Giving American Girl® dolls to girls in need.

Madison's Hope, Ic. was incorporated in 2007 by Shari (Hansen) Kovarik in the State of Colorado out of a love for dolls and a desire to give back to families less fortunate who couldn't afford to purchase one on their own. Shari built her mission to be the collecting, refurbishing, and donating American Girl® dolls because of the positive message and image each doll represents.

Fast forward to 2014, unknown to Shari 500+ miles North, her grand niece Lindsey (Hansen) Rokusek and her young daughter Alivia were developing a passion for the American Girl Doll story themselves.

As Shari looked to retirement, she and Lindsey discussed succession options and in 2023, Madison's Hope, Inc. was transferred to South Dakota. Shari started shipping dozens of boxes containing American Girl® dolls and accessories to Harrisburg. The mission of Madison's Hope continues for another generation (or two). Lindsey and Alivia are grateful for the opportunity and appreciate the "heavy lifting" Shari has done to bring Madison's Hope to life. It's their desire to build on the success of Madison's Hope and reach more children with the message of hope, all things are possible, and the positive self-image that American Girl® stands for.

Madison’s Hope, Inc. is entirely non-profit and has the objective of distributing American Girl® dolls and accessories to young girls in need. There are no restrictions as to who can receive the dolls. Church organizations, school counselors, social workers, foster parents and members of the community identify candidate girls. A committee consisting of the Director, other board members, and volunteers determine who receives the dolls without regard to race or creed. Although financial need of the family is a consideration, other factors will be considered such as family situation or extenuating circumstances.

Why American Girl® dolls?

1. The dolls are not available to many people because of their high price.

2. The books and stories that accompany the dolls are excellent for their content.

3. The stories tell of girls who are strong in difficult situations, providing positive role models.