Holiday Hope Tip #5: Volunteering for Existing Holiday Hope Efforts

If you are interested in participating in a current effort underway for the holidays - we have a great list for you! Below you will find organizations and individuals who are currently organizing projects in their community to provide hope to families of critically ill children. Would you like your project added to our list? Email us at info@projectsweetpeas.com. We would be glad to add you! California Project Sweet Peas -...

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Holiday Hope Tip #4: Fundraising

So you've decided how you would like to give back to your local ICU but how do you make it happen? Will you need to raise funds? Host a volunteer day? Spread the word? Our next three Holiday Hopes tips will cover these topics! Holiday Hope Tip #4: Fundraising  Host an item drive: Host a fundraiser to collect specific items!...

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Holiday Hope Tip #3: Deciding What to Donate to Your Local ICU: In-Hospital Events

Many people associate the Holidays with good food and good company. When experiencing a ICU stay, parents rarely are able to have home cooked meals and their interactions with loved ones are limited. Consider donating your time to providing meals, a crafting event or other in-hospital event to your local ICU to bring some cheer in time for...

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Holiday Hope Tip #2: Deciding What to Donate to Your Local ICU - Holiday Gift Items

Once you are cleared to deliver at the hospital (See Advice Tip #1), be sure to ask if there are any restrictions on items that are included or check their website. After you know your hospital's policies, you are ready to start. But what to donate?If you are interested in donating items make sure to keep it simple, but donate something...

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Holiday Hope Tip # 1: Contacting Your Local Hospital, Medical Care Home or Housing Facility

Holiday Hope Tip # 1: Contacting Your Local Hospital, Medical Care Home or Housing Facility One thing we hear a lot is "I want to donate, but I don't know how to go about doing it". That's why we created this event! To help you help others this holiday season! Contact your hospital's Child Life Department, Volunteer Services, Chaplin,...

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Holiday Hope - Bringing HOPE to families with critically ill children during the holidays

Holiday Hope Thousands of families across the country will spend the holidays in the intensive care unit this year – with all in need of some form of comfort. Consider paying it forward and providing hope to these families this year in time for the holidays! Holiday Hope is an initiative in which families nationwide are encouraged...

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