๐Ÿงธ 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.

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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. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงธ
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๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŽ We are incredibly grateful to ExxonMobil for selecting BEAR as this yearโ€™s recipient of their $100,000 Chairmanโ€™s Gift. This support helps bring holiday joy to thousands of children in CPS care through our BEARing Gifts program.
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of our community. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงธ
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๐Ÿ“ข Please note: BEAR will be closed Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 2nd, for a professional team-building day. Weโ€™ll resume regular hours on Wednesday, September 3rd. Thank you! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงธ
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Families, caregivers & community champions - this is for you! ๐Ÿ“… Check out our Greater Houston Permanency Collaborative Events Calendar for workshops, adoption/foster info sessions, resource fairs & more. Stay informed & connected! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit: bit.ly/UpcomingEvents_GHPC
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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. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ From all of us at BEAR ~ wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Weโ€™re proud to share that our Executive Director Tammy Hetmaniak has been named one of Houston Business Journalโ€™s 2025 Most Admired CEOs! ๐Ÿ† #MostAdmiredCEO #HBJ
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Reflect. Understand. Commemorate. Honoring Juneteenth โค๏ธ #BEAResource #BEARHouston #Juneteenth
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Happy Fatherโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’™ 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 childโ€™s life. Thank you for being that kind of person! ๐Ÿงธ
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Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ From all of us at BEAR ~ your courage, sacrifice, and love for our nation will never be forgotten. Thank you. #BEAResource #BEARHouston #MemorialDay2025 #HonorTheFallen
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๐Ÿšจ 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! โžก๏ธ Learn more & apply: indeedhi.re/3QJBLpt #NowHiring
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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! โค๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿก ๐Ÿ“ Visit any of their 4 locations: Braeswood, Memorial, Tanglewood, or Washington.
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โœจ Join us for our ๐ˆ๐ง-๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง Foster Care & Adoption Info Meeting on Thurs., March 13th! Get insights on foster care & adoption in the greater Houston area. ๐Ÿ•” 6 - 7:30 PM CST ๐Ÿ“ United Way of Greater Houston ๐Ÿ”— To register or learn more visit: bit.ly/FosterCare_Adoption_Iโ€ฆ
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Are you a young professional looking to make an impact? ๐Ÿ’š Join Young Professionals of BEAR (21 ) to support at-risk & CPS-involved children in the greater Houston area through philanthropy & volunteerism! ๐Ÿงธ Learn more: bit.ly/YPOBEAR #YoungProfessionalsofBEAR
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Behind every childโ€™s success is a dedicated caregiver. Today, on #NationalCaregiverDay, we celebrate the quiet heroes who: ๐Ÿ’š Offer comfort & safety ๐Ÿ’š Show up with open hearts ๐Ÿ’š Make dreams possible Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every child knows they matter! ๐Ÿงธ
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๐Ÿฆท Small Items, Big Impact! ๐Ÿฆท 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! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿงธ
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๐Ÿ“ข Happening in 2 days! Join us Friday, Feb. 21, at 12 PM CST for our Virtual Foster Care & Adoption Info Meeting! ๐Ÿ”— Register now: bit.ly/FosterCare_Adoption_Iโ€ฆ โ“ Questions? Contact BEARโ€™s Community Partnership Coordinator, Kendall Pierce, at Kendall.Pierce@harriscountytx.gov
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BEAR is proud to partner with Houston reVision to give at-risk youth the chance to enjoy two unforgettable weeks at summer camp! ๐Ÿ• Help make camp possible! Shop the Amazon Wishlist at: a.co/4nnDccE ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about reVision: houstonrevision.org
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๐Ÿšจ Save the date! ๐Ÿšจ 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!
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