Small Hands Big Hearts United

SHBHU "Serving Smiles" Compassion Mission at Oak City Cares
2026-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Oak City Cares, 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join SHBHU on the fourth Sunday of every month serving meals with a smile to those experiencing homelessness in the Downtown Raleigh area. OCC is the result of many organizations working together in an effort to help close the hunger gap! SHBHU volunteers will bring food, drinks, take home snacks and paper products to help support those in need. We typically serve about 200 meals during this time. Volunteers arrive at OCC at 12:00pm to help set up the food line and we are usually finished cleaning up about 2:30pm. Volunteers will receive an email a couple days prior with specifics on what to bring with them. Any age can volunteer and serve with a smile!

SHBHU "Sunrise for Seniors" Compassion Mission for Meals and Wheels
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Mia at info@shbhu.org.

We need donations or you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also having another Compassion Meeting in March as well to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh in March. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery Sept AT HOME!

Join us THIS SATURDAY - Presenting 7 bookshelves to Habitat for Humanity Families!
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00
Thank you to all those who have dropped books off so far for this Saturdays Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Home Dedications!

WE STILL NEED MORE BOOKS though!

So far this Compassion Mission team has built over 30 bookshelves that have not only Habitat for Humanity, but also to GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh, Jubilee Home, A Lotta Love, Read and Feed, Oak City Cares and Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club‘s Laundromat Libraries.

If you were not able to help build these awesome bookshelves, this is a great way to be part of this awesome Compassion Mission!

We have 7 bookshelves to fill this time and we want to make sure we have a wide range of books to choose from to make it customized and special for each family.

SHBHU "Serving Smiles" at Oak City Cares
2026-01-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-25 12:00 - 2025-09-30 14:00, 2025-03-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Oak City Cares, 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

SHBHU "Sunrise for Senior Citizens and their Pet Companions Breakfast Bags of Love"
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-02-06 12:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Mia at info@shbhu.org.

We need donations or you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also hopefully having another Compassion Meeting in February as well to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh in January and February. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us at info@shbhu.org if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery Sept AT HOME!

UPCOMING "Builders of Love" Compassion Mission
2025-11-24 12:00 - 17:00 | YMCA Meadowmont
“Builders of Love” Compassion Mission Team are builidng bookshelves again and collecting books!
NOVEMBER 24th 12-5pm
YMCA at Meadowmont Gazebos 310 Old Barn Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Join this team doing amazing things! They have officially built over 20+ bookshelves for our SHBHU nonprofit friends like Habitat for Humanity, Read and Feed and Gigi’s Playhouse! Ambassadors and Small Handers will also be presenting bookshelves at an upcoming Home Dedication at Habitat for Humanity as well! BRING BOOKS TO STOCK THE SHLEVES AS WELL!
Message SHBHU if your Ambassador or Small Hander is interested in this mission!

A few amazing Ambassadors have a new Compassion Mission Proposal for Note in the Pocket and Oak City Cares
2025-10-30 08:00 - 2025-12-15 17:00

Ambassador Bella is fundraising for No Woman, No Girl Initiative! JOIN HER!
2025-10-30 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
Thank you Ambassador Bella for proposing and leading a great fundraiser for a great cause, the No Woman, No Girl Initiative! Thank you Ambassador(S) Mia, Ari, Paige and Camilla for helping Bella lead and promote them at the SHBHU Kendra Scott Gives Back!

You can STILL donate to this Compassion Mission throughout November! Donate directly on the SHBHU website and 100% of your donation will go towards Ambassador Bella’s compassion mission for the No Woman, No Girl initiative! LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR AMAZING MISSION HERE!

ANNUAL SHBHU Java Jive Jog 5k 10k SEPTEMBER 13th 8:00am REGISTER TODAY!
2025-09-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Java Jive Cofee and Tea, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
We are so thankful to two of our Platinum Race Sponsors GoPlaySave Triangle! Purchase the GoPlaySave Triangle paper book for $35, mobile book/app for $30, or the paper/mobile bundle for $50. GoPlaySave will donate 50% of all sales to Small Hands Big Hearts United. SO GENEROUS! Order your book today or at the race! Books will also be onsite race day!

COMPASSION MEETING NEXT WEEK September 3rd 6-7pm ALL ARE WELCOME!
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Smith Douglas Homes
September Quarterly Compassion Meeting
We will be having a Compassion meeting on Sept 3rd 6-7pm at Smith Douglas office.
3412 Apex Peakway Apex NC All AGES are welcome so spread the word to friends and family.

We will have a service project packing breakfast bags and a COLLECTION DRIVE for OCC. See below the post they sent out of items they need desperately.
We will also be packing the race day swag bags and discussing the remaining items needed and volunteers needed for the 2025 SHBHU Java Jive Jog 5k 10k on Sept 13th. Please BRING ALL ITEMS that you have volunteered to pick up from Sponsors and Awards. We will be organizing it all that evening.

SHBHU "Sunrise for Senior Citizens and their Pet Companions Breakfast Bags of Love"
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-09-30 12:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Mia at info@shbhu.org.

We need donations or you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also hopefully having another Compassion Meeting Sept 3rd to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh in September. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us at info@shbhu.org if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery Sept AT HOME!

US Veterans Buddy Poppy Campaign Small Handers and Ambassadors needed! We love our Veterans!
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00
Saturday May 24th or Sunday May 25th – US Veterans Buddy Poppy Campaign helpers needed! – We need Small Handers and Ambassadors to stand SIDE BY SIDE and assist Veterans in distributing the little red flowers to raise funds for our post relief fund at 3 local Walmarts and 1 Sams Club. We love and are so thankful to our Veterans and friends at VFW Post 10999!

Skylar's Striders Volunteers needed! It's our favorite day of the year!
2025-05-17 07:00 - 2025-07-07 11:00
Saturday May 17th – SKYLAR’S STRIDERS volunteers for the Triangle Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – North Carolina Chapter Raleigh Office Great Strides Walk in Fenton in Cary! NEW LOCATION! We need volunteers to help get the team tshirts prepared, FUNDRAISE, volunteer and walk on May 17th! Our favorite day of the year! Thank you to all who have helped with this for the past 10 years!
REGISTER HERE!

SHBHU Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society MARCH 23rd!
2025-03-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Tiki Brewing in Downtown Cary
SHBHU Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society March 23rd 2025 @ The Beach House by Tiki Brewing in downtown Cary$50 per Team16 Teams Single Elimination Bracket
Register by 3/21 and put your Team Name in the “What’s this for” box on Venmo.
Get to our Venmo via the QR CODE on the flyer above or click here to go right to it!
CHECK IN @ 1:30pm BAGS FLY 2pm-6pmCASH PRIZES for 1st and 2nd PLACE!
All are welcome and a family friendly event!Ring Toss, Spike Ball, Giant Jenga and Hollywood Tacos Shop food truck ON SITE!Longest Backward Cornhole Shot Contest!
Make an additional donation when registering and be automatically entered into the SHBHU Raffle with more amazing prizes!Prizes including:
-Cary Yoga Collective FREE MONTH-Chick-fil-A gift cards-Stitch prizes for the kids-Kristen Roumanis Malibu C Professional TRIO set-Gourmet Food Basket gift card and MANY MORE!

SHBHU "Sunrise for Senior Citizens and their Pet Companions Breakfast Bags of Love"
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-02-28 12:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Mia at info@shbhu.org.

We need donations or you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also hopefully having another Compassion Meeting in FEBRUARY to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh WEEK OF JANUARY 27th. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us at info@shbhu.org if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery JANUARY AT HOME!

Warming Helpful Hearts BUILD DAY for Habitat for Humanity Compassion Mission FEB 22nd 2025!
2024-12-01 08:15 - 2025-02-22 11:30
The SHBHU Warming Helpful Hearts AMBASSADORS 16 and older OFFCIALLY have a Habitat for Humanity of Wake County BUILD DAY on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 8:15am-11:30am We are also hoping to have the opportunity again for the younger Ambassadors and Small Handers to be able to pass out muffins, coffee and hot cocoa to the volunteers in the morning like in the past! The link BELOW says we have 5 RESERVATION SLOTS BUT once we begin filling those we fill definitely add more.
Location: Old Poole Place (4425 Dedication Dr, Raleigh, NC)

ALL AMBASSADORS 16 and older, parents and friends use this link ONLY for the SHBHU group bulid day registration:
CLICK HERE

Please review the following thoroughly: If you have not volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County previously, you will first need to create an account in our system. Please ONLY use this link above and not register directly though the Habitat Wake website.

Building Bookshelves of Love in Chapel Hill with East Chapel Hill Ambassadors! All are welcome!
2024-11-25 12:00 - 16:30 | YMCA Meadowmont

Holiday Compassion Missions!
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00
Holiday Service Opportunities for your Ambassadors and Small Handers! Let us know if you can help in any way. Message below or email us at info@shbhu.org. Accessible SHBHU drop locatiions available for donation drop offs!

Winter Hat and Gloves Collection Drive for our neighbors in Western NC and Serving Smiles at Oak City Cares in downtown Raleigh Please drop off before Dec 15th at any SHBHU drop off location. Message for addresses.

Please donate heaters and new or gently used hats and gloves before December 15th.

Holiday Angel Tree Gift Boxes for Western NC
SHBHU has been given the name of 5 brothers ranging from elementary to high school ages who experienced great loss during Hurricane Helene. They need some kindness over the holidays. Please consider donating any items these brothers have specifically asked for before December 3rd. Preferred new but will accept gently used as well. Message us for list ot items.

9th ANNUAL Holiday Dove Bags for Dove Youth Development Center
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-07 17:00
9th annual Holiday Bags of Love fo Dove Youth Development in Dominican Republic
SHBHU has received 156 specific names and ages of children At Dove Youth Development who could also use some kindness over the holidays. Please help us fill any number of these holiday bags with any of the suggested items below before December 7th Thank you to one of our Platinum Sponsors Carimus for helping us with shipping cost this year! Love our community.

-Toothbrush/ Toothpaste
-Craft Items (i.e String bead bracelet kits)
-Deck of Cards / Pack of dice
-Sun Catchers / Cross Stitch
-Fun multi color pens
-Small Journals / /Mechanical pencils only
-Cool Sunglasses
-Candy
-Games / Toys / Deck of card/ Inflatable balls
-Hair accessories, lotion, nail polish

Quarterly Compassion Meeting Nov 20th - All are welcome!
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:00
Quarterly Compassion Meeting TONIGHT!

ALL AGES WELCOME!
Nov 20th 6-7pm
Starts promptly!
Location: In Kind Sponsor Smith Douglas Homes Office 3412 Apex Peakway Apex NC

Compassion Meeting Activites:
-Heater Collection Drive for Western NC families
-Sorting and filling Holiday Hearts Western NC Angel Gift Boxes
-Sorting and filling 9th ANNUAL Holiday Dove Dominican Republic holiday bags
-Decorating and packing Holiday Sunrise for Seniors and their pets Breakfast bags of Love

Presentation by Ambassador Teens on:
-Holiday Bookshelves of Love BUILD DAY for Read and Feed
-Serving Smiles for OCC
-Flip out for Skylar

All are welcome!

SHBHU "Sunrise for Senior Citizens and their Pet Companions Breakfast Bags of Love" Copy
2024-11-15 08:00 - 12:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Mia at info@shbhu.org.

We need donations which you can order at the SHBHU AMAZON wish list link below, you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also hopefully having another Compassion Meeting in November to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh second week in November. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us at info@shbhu.org if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery in November as well to the MOW headquarters in Raleigh.
AMAZON WISH LIST
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aTW7tg5?ref_=wl_share

SHBHU "Bookshelves of Love" Compassion Mission
2024-10-10 08:00 - 2025-01-09 17:00
SHBHU “Bookshelves of Love” Compassion Mission

The SHBHU Ambassadors have now built20 bookshelves!!! They are interested in building MORE bookshelves during 2025 for our compassion mission with Habitat for Humanity and Read and Feed. We are waiting to hear back from Habitat for Humanity on the dates of the next home dedications. Read and Feed has ALSO now received 8 bookshelves as well and is very excited to partner with us in compassion missions in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting mission! Let us know if you want to help continue to grow this mission as well over the upcoming holidays and into 2025!

SHBHU "Sunrise for Senior Citizens and their Pet Companions Breakfast Bags of Love"
2024-10-01 08:00 - 12:00
SHBHU “Breakfast Bags of Love”

Ambassadors would like to know if y0u can help pack and decorate these breakfast bags for our Senior Citizens in need and their pet compasions in our community.

Did you know that ¼ of Senior Citizens live alone with their pet as their only companion? Animal companionship is proven to be a powerful relationship that prevents depression and loneliness. However, as people age, caring for an animal can become more difficult physically and financially. These bags we call “breakfast bags of love” not only include food to start their day but also include food for their pet companion. When Senior Citizens are looked out for and receive proper nutrition, they can care for their animal companions in the way they deserve. Each of these bags (and donations for their pet companions) contained a morning meal that hopefully takes a little pressure off these Senior Citizens in need. This community is often overlooked and often does not want to be a burden. It can be easy to think a Senior Citizen is doing fine when they are not. While a colorful snack bag can’t solve all the problems the elderly are facing, it can put a smile on their face and assure that they are seen and that someone cares for them. If you are interested in helping with this Compassion Mission please contact Ambassador Isabella at isapease@gmail.com.

We need donations which you can order at the SHBHU AMAZON wish list link below, you can volunteer to pack and decorate bags in your own home or you can volunteer to deliver the bags to Meals on Wheels when they are completed. We will be packing all month at home and also hopefully having another Compassion Meeting in Septemebr to pack and decorate bags as well. We also need a Delivery Family to volunteer to bring bags to MOW in Raleigh first week in October. Please contact us if interested at info@shbhu.org

SHBHU Meals on Wheels Route in the works! Email us at info@shbhu.org if interested in helping out with this route. Your Small Handers and Ambassadors can deliver the Breakfast Bags of Love DIRECTLY to our Senior Citizens.

Let us know if you would also be able to pack, decoreate or make the delivery in September as well to the MOW headquarters in Raleigh.
AMAZON WISH LIST
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/aTW7tg5?ref_=wl_share

Western NC Relief Effort COMPASSION MISSION!
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-10-05 17:00
Ambassadors and Small Handers are helping the US Veterans Corps collect much needed items for our friends in need! See the list below for various cleaning and hygiene items we are collecting. Message us if you can help make these kits and/or drop off any of the items at the multiple SHBHU drop off locations near you!
