Something as simple as a stuffed animal can be reassuring to a child in an emergency.

The Friends of Teddy Adoption Drive during May is collecting lightly loved stuffed animals. The stuffed animals will be cleaned and donated to local charities that have expressed a need, including the Idaho Youth Ranch.

Some of the donated stuffed animals will benefit children at Hays Shelter Home in Boise.

Hays Shelter Home is the only emergency shelter for unaccompanied children in southwest Idaho. It provides a safe place to stay and counseling to boys and girls ages 9 to 18 who are abused, neglected, have runaway, are homeless or in crisis.

The Friends of Teddy Adoption Drive is sponsored by REE-Construction disaster recovery service.

Please visit REE-Construction’s locations webpage for information on locations and contact information to arrange a pickup or go to Friends of Teddy Adoption Drive on Facebook.

The Idaho Youth Ranch operates three residential homes that are in need of household goods and other items. If you would like to donate these items, please click on the home in your area to view the needs list. If you have questions, contact the home directly or call our main office in Boise at 877-817-8141. Thanks for your support!

NEW PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS

The Idaho Youth Ranch Business Contributions Program gives Idaho businesses the opportunity to support at-risk youth and their families by contributing cash and/or non-cash donations. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact our Business Contributions Representative Stacey Moody at (208) 954-3573 or smoody@youthranch.org