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Get InvolvedWe believe that all children have a right to live. Your financial contributions enable us to change the lives of thousands of hurting children. You can help us make a difference. Donations to the HUGS Foundation are processed securely through PayPal. The HUGS Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and your contributions are tax-deductible.
The HUGS Foundation |
Our Founders
Though originally just a handful of concerned individuals, thousands of children's lives were saved. Eleven years ago, HVIN Ministries was created to expand their outreach.
A few years ago, the Center in Mindanao merged with HVIN Ministries, forming the HUGS Foundation — "Helping-U-Grow-Strong" — a non-profit, non-governmental, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt, humanitarian organization. |
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During the Vietnam War Era, Ken Small was a member of the U. S. Marine Corp.'s elite
Force Troops. Witnessing children's plight in third world and war-torn
countries, he solicited help from friends to provide aid.
On the other side of the world, Teresita (Tessie) Martinez, established a humanitarian
center in Mindanao, Philippines to provide free medical assistance to physically
challenged children living in remote jungle mountains and city landfills.