Frequently Asked Questions

EndZone Comfort is a student-led nonprofit that brings students, schools, and communities together to provide pajama bottoms and meaningful support for teenagers who are too often overlooked in child-focused giving. Our programs operate through school-based drives and volunteer advocacy.

EndZone Comfort is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The organization's EIN will be published and included on donation receipts once available.

To protect patient privacy, EndZone Comfort does not photograph, identify, or share stories about the teenagers who receive our donations. We focus on honoring the students, schools, donors, and community partners who make the mission possible.

Donations are carefully packaged and transported to Wolfson Children's Hospital to help ensure every item arrives clean, organized, and ready for distribution to hospitalized teenagers.

Our current programs include Pajama Drives, Teddy Bear Drives, Essential Comfort Kits, Encouragement Cards, and Nursing Appreciation Snack Kits. Schools and community groups can participate in any of these initiatives.

The pajama drive begins after Thanksgiving and ends the second Friday of December so donations can be prepared and delivered during the holiday season.

The teddy bear drive takes place in January and February, with an annual collection ending February 1 unless otherwise announced. All bears must be brand new with original tags attached; all sizes are welcome.

EndZone Comfort accepts brand-new items only. The primary requested item is brand-new pajama bottoms for teenagers. Other accepted items include approved blankets (new, tagged, purchased — no handmade), new teddy bears with tags, and pre-approved donated products from trusted community donors.

After participating in an EndZone Comfort service project, submit your volunteer hours using the form on the Student Ambassador Program page. Your submission will be reviewed by an administrator before hours are approved. If additional information is needed, you'll be contacted.

Schools can participate by running a pajama drive, teddy bear drive, or assembling Essential Comfort Kits, Encouragement Cards, or Nursing Appreciation Snack Kits. Visit the Start a Pajama Drive page to register, or become a Student Ambassador to lead a project at your school.

Approved volunteer hours will be documented with an official EndZone Comfort Volunteer Verification Letter sent to your email.

Yes. EndZone Comfort offers in-person and virtual educational presentations and is willing to travel. Presentations are available to children's hospitals, pediatric healthcare teams, nursing schools, medical schools, elementary through high schools, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters, HOSA chapters, and community organizations. EndZone Comfort welcomes honorarium donations that directly support our nonprofit mission. Submit a request through the Educational & Speaking Programs page.