BEAR officially launched the start of its BEAR Back-to-School Program on June 23 with the first volunteer group of the season.
Employees from J.M. Huber Corporation, joined BEAR at our warehouse to help prepare for one of the organization’s busiest and most impactful times of year. During their volunteer time, Huber also presented BEAR with a $35,000 check to support its work providing essential resources to children who have experienced abuse, neglect or crisis.
It was such a special way to begin the season!
Each year, BEAR’s Back-to-School Program helps ensure children served through DFPS – Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) have the supplies they need to start the school year with confidence. For many children, a new backpack, school supplies and basic essentials are more than items on a list. They are reminders that their community sees them, supports them and believes they deserve to walk into the classroom prepared.
Huber employees spent the morning volunteering inside BEAR’s warehouse, where donations are sorted, organized and prepared for children and families across Harris County and surrounding communities. The group also took part in a check presentation celebrating the company’s $35,000 grant to BEAR through Huber Helps, J.M. Huber Corporation’s global philanthropic initiative.
“We are grateful to J.M. Huber Corporation, the volunteers who are giving their time to support BEAR and Jim Klein, the Huber employee who first nominated our organization for this meaningful grant,” said Tammy Hetmaniak, Executive Director of BEAR. “This generous support will help us continue providing dignity, comfort and essential resources to children who have experienced abuse, neglect or crisis. When companies and employees step forward in this way, it makes a direct difference for children and families across our community.”
The grant comes through Huber Helps’ Impact Your Community funding program, which allows employees to nominate nonprofit projects that can create long-term community benefit. BEAR was selected as a grant recipient thanks to the nomination and support of Jim Klein, a Huber employee who helped bring our mission to the company’s attention.
For BEAR, the timing could not have been more fitting. The start of the Back-to-School Program marks the beginning of weeks of preparation, volunteer support and community giving. With Huber serving as the first volunteer group of the season, BEAR began this effort with momentum and a powerful reminder of what happens when companies and employees choose to invest in children.
BEAR is grateful to J.M. Huber Corporation, Huber Helps, Jim Klein and every Huber volunteer who helped make the morning so special!
As BEAR continues preparing children for the new school year, community support remains essential. Click Here to learn more about how to get involved with BEAR’s Back-to-School program.
