<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Big Hugs for Little Hearts ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providing children that have been abused, abandoned, or neglected in the United States with essential items they need to thrive.]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:21:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Spark Change: Make Your Own Move Your Way® Teen Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristin Leest Are you passionate about promoting physical activity among your peers? The Move Your Way® campaign invites you to be a...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/spark-change-make-your-own-move-your-way-teen-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66460082326b8ddb71c6bab3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:50:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b920f5b1dd02482490069e53d60f90fe~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Things to Know About the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristin Leest The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based recommendations for adults and...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/top-10-things-to-know-about-the-second-edition-of-the-physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6645fa83af83603cf9e26228</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:25:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b8463af340c9472bad30f32927f81497~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristin Leest Hosts Exciting Garage Sale Event with Auction and Charitable Contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kristin Leest Residents of North Charleston are in for a treat this weekend as the vibrant neighborhood of Salamander Creek Lane N...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/kristin-leest-hosts-exciting-garage-sale-event-with-auction-and-charitable-contributions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662fdac5face2a7f0f70766e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a19cbacc968f45deae5b3f7d0d7c0901~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Octoberfest -Big Hugs Motorcycle Silent Auction! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Hugs for Little Hearts is having one of their most exciting events October 28th 2023 and you are invited! Thanks to some amazing...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/octoberfest-big-hugs-motorcycle-auction-10-28-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65255626eecaa02cd3700398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df42e2_1e6efdddda0647b79d8772246d5f664e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_774,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: 2022 Annual Trunk or Treat!]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 16, 2022 Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween!! We are excited to share we are planning our 2022 annual Trunk or Treat event! It...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-2022-annual-trunk-or-treat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63253c390075308ef83f34e0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 03:24:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a7b7aa0d3194445aaedd71938e19758b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: 2022 Annual Thanksgiving Kit Distribution Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[2022 Annual Thanksgiving Kit Distribution Event]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-2022-annual-thanksgiving-kit-distribution-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63253732e7a89a2e84dcc6e0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:59:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3d64886a9d461194f59f833a6d933a.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kristin Leest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Wreaths and Wrapping Holiday Event ]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 1, 2021 We are super excited to share we will be hosting a wreaths and wrapping holiday event in North Charleston. We hope that...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-wreaths-and-wrapping-holiday-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a3aae29a3182001692ead0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_19aa0055bb954520aaf9b1eb1ac08c76~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Our Annual Donate A New Unwrapped Gift (Toys for Kids Campaign)]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 1, 2021 December 1st marks the beginning of our holiday season. We are looking for donations of new unwrapped toys and gifts to...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-donate-a-new-unwrapped-gift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a12c55eaff8b00303c3aa7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:53:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce6919db96a2bf13034cea3b10e72f19.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Our Annual Thanks for Giving Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 1, 2021 November 1st marks the beginning of our Annual Thanks for Giving Campaign. For every donation received in November we...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-our-annual-thanks-for-giving-campaign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a12947ad61dd0016375009</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:47:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Annual Trunk or Treat! Happy Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 29, 2021 Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween!! We are excited to share we are planning our annual Trunk or Treat event for 2022!...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/annual-truck-or-treat-happy-halloween</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a124400de2950016cd2087</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:20:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contact us if you are interested in purchasing windmills for your family or organization. Place the pinwheels in the front of your...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-april-is-national-child-abuse-prevention-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604b897b8afe1c00578d6377</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Child Abuse Prevention Month Tool Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. On behalf of Big Hugs for  Little Hearts, we invite you to join us in raising awareness...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/child-abuse-prevention-month-tool-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604b86da336ce300573b2706</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:21:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Covid-19 Heightened Risk of Abuse and Neglect ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Covid-19 amongst us and more children participating in home school we have seen an increase in abuse and neglect. Below is a...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/covid-19-heightened-risk-of-abuse-and-neglect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604b85a80f25220015420cd7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:17:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f172d3435f154276aec286a764ae5c5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: DSS Annual Progress Report Released for 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below is a copy of the Department of Social Services Progress Report for Child Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina. 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If you are interested in supporting Big Hugs for Little Hearts...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-purchase-a-t-shirt-to-raise-money-for-big-hugs-for-little-hearts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604544e619793200157f3029</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:27:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Nominate a child in need for Resources from Big Hugs for Little Hearts. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are currently accepting nominations for children in need of resources from Big Hugs for Little Hearts. To qualify: Your child must...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-nominate-a-child-in-need-for-resources-from-big-hugs-for-little-hearts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60453a9bcb50b80015c3f342</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:24:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_33368aec630f4750ba05fd3c187db2dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Volunteer to accept donations for children in need. Ask us how!]]></title><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/chapter-news-volunteer-to-accept-donations-for-children-in-need-ask-us-how</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60453a403b465c0041c374f9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:41:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df42e2_a5b75d50a9db485aa0e54dd237ccb555~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_428,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Release: Contact Free Drive Thru Donation Event March 20th 2021]]></title><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/press-release-contact-free-drive-thru-donation-event-march-20th-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604539f265e2ab002b7d404e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:40:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df42e2_a0b8066b0f014eee85073409b3efddac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_505,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapter News: Welcome to Big Hugs for Little Hearts! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Big Hugs for little Hearts and thank you for visiting us on our website. We are excited to welcome you! We are a new...]]></description><link>https://www.big-hugs-for-little-hearts.org/post/how-to-deal-with-big-changes-in-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ccf8f8f56222009e5e5528f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2019 20:12:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>