NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Comfort in Stitches is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so donations are tax deductible
About Us
Comfort in Stitches is a nonprofit driven by a
heartfelt mission. Our founder, Riyaben Bhakta, a
passionate crocheter with a deep love for crafting,
envisioned a world where everyone, no matter the
circumstances, could experience the warmth of a
handmade stuffed animal while also understanding
that there is somebody who cares about them and is
there for them. Inspired by her own experiences and
the profound impact that supporting words and a
simple stuffed animal brings, she established this
nonprofit to bring smiles and solace to those in
need.
Donating in
Our Mission
Comfort in Stitches is a nonprofit that is
dedicated to giving back to our community
through the art of crocheting. Our Comfort
Boxes, which are what we donate, aim to
bring warmth and joy to individuals facing
challenges, brightening their lives as much
as possible. Each stitch, crafted with care
impossible to replicate by machine,
symbolizes our commitment to spreading
hope, healing, and love. One stitch at a time,
we foster a sense of connection and support
for those in need. Through our work, we are
determined to leave a positive impact in many
lives.
Impact so far...
Donated
900
Comfort Boxes
Raised
$4000+
in funds
Have
50+
Volunteers involved
$3000+
Our Comfort Boxes get donated to Orphanages, Homeless Shelters, and Hospitals.
13
Donated to
Different Organizations
Volunteers From
8
Different States
Donating in
2
Different Continents
and States
Comfort in Stitches is a nationally and internationally spread nonprofit.
Arizona, Florida,
Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, North
Carolina, California,
Alabama, and New York
United States of America
Arizona & California
United Kingdom
London
Arizona
Sunshine Acres Children's Home, Phoenix
Children's Hospital, Central Arizona Shelter
Services, Happy Acres Children's Home,
Dignity Health Foundation, Family Promise of
Greater Phoenix, the Foster Alliance,
Arizonans for Children, Helen’s Hope Chest,
and Friends of Children.
California
El Camino Health and Stanford Medicine
Cancer Center
London
Shepherds Bush Families Project
A Comfort Box Includes...
A letter of encouragement
a handwritten letter that
is meant to uplift and
inspire the recipient. Each
letter contains words of
support, motivation, and
reassurance, written with
genuine care and
thoughtfulness.
A crocheted animal + animal card
A special crocheted stuffed animal
designed to bring comfort and
cheerfulness. Each handcrafted piece is
a symbol of our personal desire to
appreciate each receiver and remind
them that they are truly valued and
never alone. The stuffed animal comes
with a mini card that explains what trait
that animal represents and a quote
explaining the trait.
A flower
An undying flower with the
intent to remind those of
their own everlasting
beauty inside and out while
also symbolizing hope. The
flower embodies the
message of care, providing
emotional comfort and a
sense of connection.
Creating our comfort boxes takes
several different parts. The
handwritten letters, crocheted
stuffed animals, and overall
assembling of each box takes a
selfless dedication of time. If any of
these actions are of interest to you,
get involved to start making a
difference. For the application link,
click the underlined "Volunteering".
Comfort boxes require various
items to be complete. Among
these supplies are yarn and
filling for the crocheted
animals, cardstock for the
letters, flowers, boxes,
stickers, etc. with this being
said, monetary donations are
appreciated. For the donation
link, click the underlined
“Donating”.
Get Involved
Spreading the word
sharing, reposting, and
generally spreading the word
about our nonprofit is
incredibly helpful as it
increases awareness of our
mission and expands our reach,
enabling us to provide support
and comfort to more individuals
in need. Through sharing our
story, we can build a stronger
community of supporters,
amplifying our overall impact.
Meet The Team
Riyaben Bhakta
Founder
Executive Director
Katarina Perry
Director of
International
Operations
Eden Sells
Co-Director of
Arizona
Operations
Tanisha Maiti Patra
Co-Director of
Arizona
Operations
Gabriella Pagni
Co-Director
of Arizona
Operations
Elizabeth Shamgin
Co-Director of
California
Operations
Aadya Vadrevu
Co-Director of
California
Operations
Secretary of
California
Operations
Sara Kalangi
Eliza D’Aguanno
Marlee Williams
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Manager
TikTok
Manager
(480)-653-5133
Phone
social
comfortinstitchesorg@gmail.com
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