ABOUT US
BEAR HUGS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that welcomes to the U.S. the unwanted and stigmatized refugee children of any nationality by creating hand-made bears stitched with love and stuffed with compassion. Made by American children and adults, our simple-to-make bears bring the message of compassion and love for other children, regardless of their nationality, race, and religious beliefs.
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We aim to welcome refugee children fleeing violence, war, destruction, and hate with a message of compassion and love. Our bears symbolize our unity and open arms to those who have lost everything and yet face the many challenges of integration to a new culture, learning a new language, and embracing a new life. Our goal is to give back a small piece of lost childhood and comfort.
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For Groups and Classrooms
We encourage both classrooms and other groups to take part in our project. We provide informative and engaging volunteering sessions custom designed for a particular group's needs.
What Our Events Are Like:
At Bear Hugs, our volunteers create the bears in an assembly-line-like process that takes place at a group bear-making event. We believe the communal gathering of people working and enjoying time together brings a familial, close, and inspiring atmosphere that is the life-blood of Bear Hugs.
Many Ways to Volunteer
A chance to make a difference in a child's life
Engaging and Fulfilling Volunteering Events
A chance to give back to your community
Interesting activities during the Bear-making events
Many volunteering locations
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CONTACT US
ADDRESS: 12698 New Road Wakarusa IN, 46573
TEL: 574-298-7797 | BEARHUGSFORCHILDREN@GMAIL.COM