BEARing Gifts
Volunteers are needed during the month of December to sort gifts for over 5,000 abused and neglected children under the care of Child Protective Services in Harris County.

A drab warehouse turns into Santa’s workshop as over 15,000 gifts are received and sorted for each child. It is the goal of BEAR to provide each child with three gifts. If a child’s wishes are not filled, volunteers will select gifts from a well-stocked supply in order to meet these goals.

Activities like this make such a huge difference in the lives of children. This last year we heard a particularly poignant story of an adult who spent her pre-teen and teen years in CPS custody. She shared with us that she remembered filling out her wish list and her joy at receiving the watch that was on her list. She went on to say that she still had the watch and would always treasure it as a symbol of caring.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Michelle at (713) 295-2794.

*Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older. Volunteers who are 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. A waiver must be completed and returned to BEAR by the legal guardians of children under the age of 18 who participate in BEARing Gifts. Volunteers over the age of 18 must also complete and return a waiver prior to participation.

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