On Wings of Love is an Arizona-based non-profit foundation established in September, 2003. It was founded on a single idea by James Meade, Msc. D. and his wife, Phyllis Meade, M.A., a kindergarten teacher. They discovered collectible teddy bears left over after Christmas 2001, and set to work creating “The Lost Bears Club”. This club began the roots of what has become a growing organization -- On Wings of Love Foundation -- based upon the premise that love and compassion are the most fundamental needs of humanity.

Early in 2003, Dr. Meade and a core group of people started to formulate the basic concepts and guidelines of "On Wings of Love Foundation". In September of 2003, non-profit status was granted by Arizona Corporation Commission. Today, the foundation has an 8 member board of volunteers. It is because of their dedication, operating expenses are less than 2% of all contributions collected. In addition to the Arizona parent organization, state chapters are being established in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and New York, with anticipated growth throughout the US.

On Wings of Love is also looking forward to creating a youth outreach chapter to provide energetic efforts in hands-on community projects and fundraising for On Wings of Love activities.

If you are interested in the youth outreach chapter or establishing a chapter in your state, please contact us at amandababcock@onwingsoflove.org.