You Keep the Joy Coming!

You keep the Joy Coming!

How your support helps spread joy, even after a Hand in Paw visit has ended.

A visit from a Hand in Paw Therapy Team can be so beneficial for children! From helping a child achieve academic and educational goals in the classroom, to providing an empathetic paw to a child going through difficult physical and mental challenges - the benefits are innumerable. But how can Hand in Paw continue to provide comfort and joy to kids once a visit has ended? Well, thanks to a generous grant from VP Funds and your continued support, a fun, customillustrated Activity Book was designed and produced to help do just that!

Hand in Paw is grateful to VP Funds for making the HIP Activity Book come to life!

The Hand in Paw Activity Book has 6 engaging activities for kids to enjoy! Each activity features adorable illustrations that relate to Hand in Paw’s mission, programs, and Therapy Teams. The first round of activity books that were produced through the support of VP Funds went to our friends at Children’s of Alabama!

Kenzi helping drop off the activity books at Children's of Alabama

Mary H., Child Life Specialist at Children’s of Alabama notes the impact of the activity book after a visit with therapy dog Kenzi, “So many of my patients love spending time with Kenzi! The activity book is an added bonus as it allows them to get to know more about other Hand in Paw dogs and it gives them a keepsake to remember the precious time they spent with Kenzi.”

Mary H. with the HIP activity book

With your donations, we will be able to add new activities to this joy-filled book every year and give them to even more children and program partners! Thank you for helping spread joy even after a HIP visit has ended!

You can help fund the production of more Hand in Paw Activity Books by donating using the envelope provided or by visiting handinpaw.org/donate