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Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of the World


  • Mission

    The Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of the World has special feelings for children and the elderly and know how a teddy bear helps soften the harshness of this world. Our mission is to put the comfort of a teddy bear into the arms and hearts of traumatized children and lonely adults.

    About Us

    We meet on the second Thursday evening of each month. Our purpose to to make money to buy teddy bears to give to children and lonely adults in trauma situations throughout the year. We also accept donations of pre-loved teddy bears and stuffed animals. We participate in craft and teddy bear shows where we sell teddy bears and related merchandise to make money. Pre-loved animals are sorted according to suitability to be gifted or sold. They are given a new ribbon. All proceeds from sales are used to purchase new teddy bears for our "Bear Bank". Any organization in need of teddy bears to be distributed to children or lonely adults is considered in our gifting program.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Seniors & Retirement
    • Volunteering

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