BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids, Harris County, Texas

BEARing Gifts
BEARing Gifts is our annual holiday program where over 1,000 volunteers and donors have helped bring joy and holiday cheer to more than 10,000 children annually. You can host a toy drive, sponsor and shop for a specific child, or come help sort and fill requests of unsponsored children at the BEARing Gifts warehouse in The Heights!
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Evening Event
BEAR’s first-ever evening event, Stampede Under the Stars, is officially on the books for FEBRUARY 24, 2019! Mark your calendars, shine your boots, and get ready to put the FUN in fundraising at the famous Armadillo Palace in West University! Tickets to this Sunday night rodeo kickoff are on sale NOW!
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BEAR Necessities
BEAR's year round program serves 1,000 children each month by providing emergency items within multiple BEAR rooms throughout Harris County, in addition to the BEAR Warehouse. With the help of community partnerships and donation these rooms are stocked with hygiene items, formula, clothes, shoes, accessories, food and so much more.
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Annual Fund
Our Annual Fund is an unrestricted source that allows us to allocate funds to underfunded programs such as BEAR Back to School. Thanks to the help and generous support of several donors BEAR is able to fill programming gaps every year with 90% of your donation going straight to the cause.
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BEAR Graduation
Our BEAR Graduation Celebration is an annual event where we celebrate youth aging out of CPS care who have received their Diploma or GED. With help from sponsors and donors we ensure that every child leaves the event with items such as laundry items, luggage, comforter sets, dorm items, microwaves and other things needed in their transitions to pursue a trade or higher education.
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BEAR Back to School
BEAR’s Back to School program helps ensure that children currently under the care of Child Protective Services have the supplies and uniforms they need to go back to school each Fall. It makes a huge difference in a child’s grades when they have the basic supplies to do homework and participate in class.
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Clay Shoot
BEAR's Clays for Kids event took place on October 2, at the Greater Houston Gun Club. With 40 teams participating and the generosity of many community partners, over $125,000 was raised for BEAR's programs! We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts, and hope to see everyone again next fall!
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Community Partnerships
BEAR relies on its surrounding community year-round to be able to successfully provide hope and help to the abused and neglected children within Harris County. From individuals to consistent corporate partnerships, it all makes a difference.
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Current News

Attention VOLUNTEERS!

Due to the successful completion of our BEARing Gifts program, Tuesday’s (12/18) evening volunteer opportunity has been CANCELED. Please check your email for information.

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Attention BEARing Gifts donors and volunteers:

We apologize for those of you that may have tried to join us today (12/8) at our warehouse. Due to inclement weather and the possibility of continued flooding, we closed our doors for the day. We understand this was a date many were able to deliver sponsored gifts, so we have extended the drop-off deadline until FRIDAY 12/14/18.

*We will also be open Saturday, 12/15/18 from 9am-12pm, if you would like to drop off items then.

Thank you for your understanding and participation in our program!

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Check out our EVENING EVENT website for details. In February, we’re putting the FUN in fundraising…join us!
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It’s official: Clays for Kids was a HUGE success! Over 40 teams participated this year, helping BEAR raise over $130,000 for all BEAR programs! Thank you to all the participants and community sponsors that made this possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Want to make a tangible impact on those that need it most? Host a #BEARCares drive!

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Be a part of BEAR’s new beginnings by shopping on Amazon! Visit our Amazon BEAR Room Wish List today. Your purchase of items off our “Wish List” will help fill our brand-new BEAR room, which will serve thousands of children throughout Harris County.

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On May 10, 2018 BEAR Society participated in the national campaign: Thank A Youth Worker Day. Over 50 Caseworkers were served coffee, donuts, lunch, and treats, thanks in large part to BEAR’s volunteer membership program, BEAR Society. Thank you, workers, for all you do for the children we serve!

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We received a wonderful and generous contribution from TPC Group this week. Check out our Facebook page to see the whole story!

https://www.facebook.com/BEAResourceforCPSKids/

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Have you made a donation to BEAR in any form this year or last?

If so, PLEASE make sure to complete and send us your in-kind donation form!
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