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, at the Armadillo Palace was an immense success with over $295,000 raised for BEAR's programs! We appreciate all of the incredible support, and ask you to please save the date for another pre-rodeo event in 2020!
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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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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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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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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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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 2019 at the Greater Houston Sports Club was a great success! With over 45 registered teams and the generosity of many community partners, it was an incredible event to support BEAR's programs! We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts, and hope to see everyone again next fall!
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Current News

The International Risotto Festival is a gourmet strolling event highlighting delicious Italian foods and wonderful wines. There will be samplings of antipasti, tastings of all risotto entries submitted by some of Houston’s top chefs, Italian music and entertainment, exotic cars on display, activities for kids, designer showroom tours, and a silent auction. Since its founding in 2000, this popular charitable event has raised more than $750,000 for worthy causes. BEAR is extremely excited and grateful to be involved in this year’s event as the CHOSEN CHARITY!

Click HERE for more information regarding sponsorship and ticket opportunities.
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Tickets are NOW LIVE for our 2020 event! Mark your calendars for March 1 at the Armadillo Palace. It’s going to be another FUNdraising boot-scootin’ bash for BEAR!
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Clays for Kids 2019 was a success, raising over $115,000! Stay tuned for more details and the 2020 date!
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We are thrilled to finally announce that BEAR was selected to receive the #CommunityOutreach grant graciously offered by the Texas Business Travel Association (TBTA)! The primary focus of this grant is to support 501c(3) organizations like ours where contributions of financial support and hands-on involvement will significantly impact the local organization.

We are overjoyed to partner with #TBTA and to share our mission with all of their dedicated members. Thank you for this meaningful opportunity and for enabling us to #DoMore for all of the beautiful children we serve!

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B stands for BEAR..AND Better Business Bureau! Did you know that BEAR has officially received an accredited charities seal from BBB? Click the photo below to learn about why this seal is so important!

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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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