HUGS

Help Us Get Settled

Our biggest priority is finding high-impact, low cost solutions
for displaced individuals affected by conflict and disaster.

Founded in 2022 by the StayWildflower team, HUGS is focused on supporting Los Angeles based communities, with the goal to expand.

We deliver lasting impact by providing necessary resources to empower individuals and groups to become self-reliant. We partner with local public and private refugee agencies. HUGS fulfills requests to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, and helping those affected survive, recover and rebuild their lives. At HUGS (Help Us Get Settled) we are committed to supporting displaced individuals. We do this by providing emergency resources via our partnerships which foster emotional and physical healing. Our programs help empower individuals and groups to become self-reliant. We host quarterly community events to encourage awareness and motivate community participation in support of refugees.

  • We match refugees with affordable living options through vacation rental, hotel, and apartment partnerships.

  • Basic necessities include Costco runs for food, hygienic supplies, toys or any other items necessary for work, mental and physical health.

  • We aim to connect refugees (via our networks) to job opportunities that align with their skill set.

  • We assist refugee families in registering their children with local schools and day-care programs.

  • We help provide Uber/Lyft, bus pass credits, and/or assist in purchasing an affordable car.

  • We help review and assist in submitting required paperwork and/or connect refugees with legal support.

KIVA

 

Our team are big believers in karma. If we can make a small dent in the world for the better, we believe it’s all worthwhile. For every single booking we receive, we will provide a micro-finance loan to someone around the world in need.

2.8 billion people live on less than $2 per day, for those people a fantastic organization called Kiva makes it possible for people like you and I to provide loans to help them provide for themselves. A loan for $500 to someone living on less than $2 per day can radically change their life and allow them to set up a small storefront, sell their goods, and provide for their families.

We have provided 2000 micro-loans to people in 41 countries to date and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon! In times of such financial insecurity, civil unrest and a global pandemic, you have an opportunity to take place in a ripple effect on the world around you.