How do I request free Pokemon cards or supplies for my school club?

Fill out the Request Support form on this page with details about your club, including the type of club (Pokemon TCG, anime/manga, maker space, art), number of members, and school information. Hole Heart Project reviews all submissions and supports clubs based on need and available resources.

Can I nominate a child to receive a care package?

Yes! If you know a child going through a difficult time, such as illness, foster care, family crisis, or loss, you can nominate them to receive a care package with Pokemon cards, manga, art supplies, or other hobby items. Teachers, parents, social workers, and club administrators are all welcome to submit nominations.

Does Hole Heart Project provide direct funding or cash assistance?

No, Hole Heart Project does not provide direct funding or cash. We give physical products, equipment, and resources like Pokemon cards, manga, 3D printers, art supplies, convention tickets, and more. All monetary donations we receive go toward purchasing more supplies or funding experiences for kids.

Is there a guarantee my request will be fulfilled?

Due to high demand and limited resources, Hole Heart Project cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. We review each submission carefully and prioritize based on need. We are working to scale so we can help more kids in the future.

Does Hole Heart Project support international requests?

At this time, Hole Heart Project can only support US-based submissions. We hope to expand internationally in the future, but currently all clubs and nominees must be located within the United States.

Request Support or Nominate Someone

Got a school club that could use some love? Know a kid who's having a rough go and might smile at a box of Pokemon cards or a fresh set of art supplies? We're here to help. Fill out a quick form and let us know what's going on.

A Few Things to Know: We don't provide direct funding or cash assistance. Instead, we give physical products, equipment, and resources like Pokemon cards, manga, 3D printers, art supplies, and more. Every dollar donated to us goes toward gathering more supplies or helping kids attend conventions and events. We wish we could help everyone who reaches out, and we're working hard to scale so that one day we can. For now, submitting a request doesn't guarantee you'll receive support, but we review every single one and do our best. We can currently only support US-based requests. Thanks for understanding!

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Request Support for Your Club

Running a maker club, Pokemon club, anime club, or art program at your school? We'd love to help your students get their hands on supplies they might not otherwise have access to. Tell us about your club and what would make the biggest difference.

Pokemon TCG and trading card game clubs

Anime and manga clubs

Maker spaces and 3D printing clubs

Art clubs and creative programs

Title I schools and underserved communities

Apply for Club Support

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Nominate a Child Who Could Use Some Joy

Know a kid who's going through it right now? Maybe they're dealing with a tough diagnosis, bouncing between foster homes, or just having the hardest year of their young life. If you think a care package full of their favorite hobby stuff might brighten their day, tell us about them.

Children facing illness or hospital stays

Kids in foster care or group homes

Families experiencing financial hardship

Children coping with grief or loss

Kids dealing with family crisis or trauma

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Clubs We Love Supporting

What Kind of Clubs Are We Looking For?

We're all about hobby-based clubs where kids can geek out, make stuff, and find their people. If your club sounds like one of these, we want to hear from you.

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Pokemon & TCG Clubs

Pokemon TCG, One Piece, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Disney Lorcana, sports cards, you name it.

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Anime & Manga Clubs

School anime clubs, manga reading groups, cosplay crews, and anyone who loves Japanese pop culture.

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Maker & 3D Printing

Maker spaces, 3D printing clubs, STEM programs, robotics teams, and anywhere kids build cool stuff.

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Art & Craft Clubs

Art clubs, craft programs, drawing groups, and any space where creativity runs wild.

How It Works

What Happens After You Apply?

Here's the deal from start to finish. No complicated hoops to jump through.

You Apply

Fill out our form with the basics about your club or the kid you're nominating. Takes just a few minutes.

We Review

Our team reads through every submission. We wish we could say yes to everyone, but we prioritize based on need.

We Reach Out

If we can help, we'll get in touch to confirm details and figure out what would make the biggest impact.

Goodies Arrive

We ship the supplies directly to you. Then the fun part: watching kids light up when they open the box.

Got Questions?

We've Got Answers

Who can submit a request or nomination?

Pretty much anyone! Teachers, club advisors, parents, social workers, coaches, neighbors, older siblings, club members who know a fellow member going through something tough. If you know a kid or club that could use some help, you're welcome to apply.

Can I request money or direct funding?

No, we don't provide cash or direct funding. What we do is give physical stuff: Pokemon cards, manga volumes, 3D printers, filament, art supplies, craft kits, convention tickets, and more. All the money people donate to us goes toward buying more products to give away or funding experiences like event tickets and travel for kids who wouldn't otherwise get to go.

Is there any cost to receive support?

Nope, zero, zilch. Everything we provide is 100% free to the clubs and families who receive it. That includes shipping. Our donors make it all possible.

How long does the review process take?

Usually 2-4 weeks, sometimes longer if we're swamped. We're a small team doing this with a lot of heart, so thanks for being patient with us. We read every single submission.

Why can't you guarantee every request gets filled?

Honestly? We wish we could help everyone. But we're a small nonprofit running on donations, and there are a lot of kids and clubs out there who need support. We prioritize based on need and what resources we have available. We're working hard to grow so that one day we can say yes to every request that comes through.

Do you support requests outside the US?

Not yet. Right now we can only help clubs and kids in the United States. International shipping gets complicated and expensive fast. It's on our radar for the future, but for now we have to stay focused on where we can make the biggest impact.

Ready to Apply or Nominate Someone?

It only takes a few minutes. Tell us about your club or a kid who could use some joy, and we'll take it from there.

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