Our Impact
Small Acts of Kindness. Lasting Change.
Since 2012, Gently Hugged has helped thousands of babies and families by providing warmth, care, and essential items when they need them most. Every donated baby item, handmade blanket, volunteer hour, and community partnership helps create thoughtfully prepared care bundles that support families across San Diego County. Together, we’re creating meaningful change—one act of kindness at a time.
Impact Insights
Bags Gifted to babies and families since 2012
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Tons of Clothes Donated and thoughtfully shared with families in need
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Volunteers powering our mission with time, care, and dedication
Handmade Items Donated crafted with love for babies in need
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Items in Every Bag to support a baby’s first year
Making A Difference
Families Find Support
Each Gently Hugged care bundle includes more than 70 essential items to help babies stay warm, safe, and supported throughout their first year of life.
Community Creates Care
Donors, crafters, and volunteers transform acts of kindness into thoughtfully prepared care bundles for babies and families in need.
Trusted Partners Connect Families
Nurses, social workers, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations help identify needs and connect families with essential support.
Every Donation Has Purpose
New and gently used baby clothes and essential items are thoughtfully shared with families in need, extending their usefulness while reducing waste.
More Than a Bag
Each Gently Hugged care bundle is thoughtfully prepared with quality baby clothes, blankets, books, handmade items, and other essential items. But what it provides goes far beyond what’s inside. For families welcoming a new baby during a difficult season, these essentials help ease stress, provide comfort, and remind them they are supported by a caring community. For donors and volunteers, every contribution becomes part of something meaningful. For our community partners, each care bundle is a trusted resource they can place directly into the hands of the families they serve. What begins as a simple act of kindness becomes warmth, connection, and meaningful change for babies and families.
Support Our Mission
Gently Hugged is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support helps us provide thoughtfully prepared care bundles with essential baby clothes, blankets, books, and other essential items for babies and families across San Diego County.
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