π§Έ BEAR..BE A Resource is improving lives by providing hope and help for at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area.
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of service and justice. At BEAR, we remain committed to supporting children and strengthening our community. ππ§Έ
π§Έπ We are incredibly grateful to ExxonMobil for selecting BEAR as this yearβs recipient of their $100,000 Chairmanβs Gift. This support helps bring holiday joy to thousands of children in CPS care through our BEARing Gifts program.
π’ Please note: BEAR will be closed Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 2nd, for a professional team-building day. Weβll resume regular hours on Wednesday, September 3rd.
Thank you! ππ§Έ
Families, caregivers & community champions - this is for you! π
Check out our Greater Houston Permanency Collaborative Events Calendar for workshops, adoption/foster info sessions, resource fairs & more. Stay informed & connected!
π Visit: https://t.co/NJivVgMVoK
As we celebrate the freedom and independence our country holds dear, we remain committed to ensuring that every child in crisis has the freedom to feel safe, supported, and cared for. β€οΈπ€π
From all of us at BEAR ~ wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July! πΊπΈ
Weβre proud to share that our Executive Director Tammy Hetmaniak has been named one of Houston Business Journalβs 2025 Most Admired CEOs! π
#MostAdmiredCEO#HBJ
Happy Fatherβs Day! π Today, we honor the dads, father figures, and mentors who show up for children. At BEAR, we see every day how the presence of a steady, caring adult can change the entire trajectory of a childβs life.
Thank you for being that kind of person! π§Έ
Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. β€οΈπ€π
From all of us at BEAR ~ your courage, sacrifice, and love for our nation will never be forgotten. Thank you.
#BEAResource#BEARHouston#MemorialDay2025#HonorTheFallen
π¨ We're Hiring! We're looking for a Heart Gallery Outreach Coordinator to help raise awareness & find forever families for children legally available for adoption.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below!
β‘οΈ Learn more & apply: https://t.co/lGFcJarFAF
#NowHiring
This March, 3 Brothers Bakery is donating 50% of ALL proceeds to our Heart Gallery of Greater Houston program!
Stop by or order online - your sweet tooth can be a force for good! β€π§Έπ‘
π Visit any of their 4 locations: Braeswood, Memorial, Tanglewood, or Washington.
Are you a young professional looking to make an impact? π Join Young Professionals of BEAR (21+) to support at-risk & CPS-involved children in the greater Houston area through philanthropy & volunteerism!
π§Έ Learn more: https://t.co/nqhy2ffWPK
#YoungProfessionalsofBEAR
Behind every childβs success is a dedicated caregiver.
Today, on #NationalCaregiverDay, we celebrate the quiet heroes who:
π Offer comfort & safety
π Show up with open hearts
π Make dreams possible
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every child knows they matter! π§Έ
π¦· Small Items, Big Impact! π¦·
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and many children in crisis lack essentials like toothbrushes & toothpaste. Every donation - big or small - helps create healthy smiles!
Join us in making dental care accessible for all! ππ§Έ
π’ Happening in 2 days!
Join us Friday, Feb. 21, at 12 PM CST for our Virtual Foster Care & Adoption Info Meeting!
π Register now: https://t.co/aJFbRPSkDs
β Questions? Contact BEARβs Community Partnership Coordinator, Kendall Pierce, at [email protected]
BEAR is proud to partner with Houston reVision to give at-risk youth the chance to enjoy two unforgettable weeks at summer camp!
π Help make camp possible! Shop the Amazon Wishlist at: https://t.co/JKPST9iiU8
π Learn more about reVision: https://t.co/MO7bM0Ob4q
π¨ Save the date! π¨ BEAR's Clays for Kids 2025, presented by NextEra Energy, is set for May 1st at the Greater Houston Sports Club!
Join us for a day of sporting clays, camaraderie, and giving back. Led by BEAR supporters Colt Clary, Jerrid Gunderson, & Cecil Wattingney!