Getting kids into skates, into rinks and into games. Kids helping kids play ice hockey. Charity. Nonprofit. 501(c)(3). Bringing hockey to kids in low income neighborhoods and more diversity to ice hockey The Giving Dogs was formed to provide assistance to underprivileged children who want to play ice hockey. The founders and current Directors of the Organization are avid skaters who want to help children share in their joy of ice hockey. The Giving Dogs raises money to purchase hockey equipment for children who cannot afford such equipment. We also help provide instruction and ice time. In these challenges stay at home times, we are reaching out to the same kids with virtual programs such as Lets Stick Together ... Apart and In the Box.