For every donation over $25 to Friends with Dignity, FurTastic Friends by Bocchetta Plush Toys will donate a Plush Buddy to a domestic violence child survivor.
Plush stuffed animals help young children work through their emotional feelings. A stuffed animal is not just a toy, it is a friend and confidant. By listening to how children interact and talk with their new friend, parents and counsellors are able to get insight into how children are processing the trauma.
Something about the program we are supporting and raising money for
Little Friends Requests are filled for children in refuge or that have already settled in their new homes. The family may have just arrived in the refuge and need some nappies for their baby, school items, extra-curricula equipment or fees paid. This could include:
- A bicycle to help a little friend get to and from school
- School fees and book lists, including BYOD
- A formal dress for a little friend to celebrate the end of her schooling with her friends
- Baby items to set up a nursery for a mum who was eight months pregnant and just left an abusive relationship
…and the list goes on