PRESS RELEASE:LA Wildfire Stuffed Animal Recovery by Working Mom Notes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ashley Reckdenwald

Location: West Windsor, NJ

COMMUNITY RALLIES TO RESTORE COMFORT TO CHILDREN: THE STUFFED ANIMAL RECOVERY INITIATIVE LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE-AFFECTED FAMILIES

A grassroots effort has mobilized thousands of volunteers to help reunite children with their cherished comfort objects lost in recent wildfires. The Stuffed Animal Recovery Initiative, founded by West Windsor resident Ashley Reckdenwald, aims to ease the emotional trauma of displaced families by locating replicas of lost stuffed animals, lovies, and blankies.
"These comfort objects are far more than toys – they're essential pieces of a child's emotional security during an already challenging time," explains Reckdenwald. "Our mission is to help restore these irreplaceable sources of comfort to families who have lost everything."
The initiative connects affected families with dedicated volunteers who assist in:

• Searching for replacement original items that may still be available
• Finding close replicas of lost comfort objects
• Purchasing and shipping replacement items directly to families
• Partnering with toy companies to offer families discounts and replacement items free of charge

Families seeking assistance can submit their requests through a shared document accessible via:

• Facebook: WorkingMomNotes
• Instagram: WorkingMomNotes
• Direct link: bit.ly/3Wg8UMR

This community-driven effort welcomes additional volunteers and encourages sharing this information with affected communities. Anyone interested in supporting the initiative or requiring assistance can connect through the social media channels listed above.

Seen in:

• USA Today
• CBS News