Sometimes, four walls and a roof is a home. Sometimes, it is more. It is shelter. For women who have survived abuse, are recovering from drug and alcohol dependence, or need assistance after early life choices led them to prison, shelter can make all the difference. Shelter is security, comfort, and a place to recover - Read More -
When we talk about heroes of the human spirit, they are not superheros. They are not men and women who perform larger-than-life acts that defy the laws of gravity. They are people like Anna Nolan – a woman who welcomed a young girl into her home and raised her as her own. Anna is who - Read More -
When we received the nomination for Anna Nolan from Breanna Frysinger, it simply read: My mom is my world. She took me in when my real mother didn’t want me nor did my dad. I know she would really love this because she is very deserving, we had to know more. Having a child of your own - Read More -
We meet them everyday. They are our dear friends. They are our neighbors. They teach our children. They keep our streets, and even our country, safe. Those heroes of the human spirit – the essence of love, charity, and kindness who even in hard times can be counted on to encourage those around them. They - Read More -
The holiday season may be behind us, but here at BEARPAW, we’re still caught up in the excitement over our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday Campaign. The response has been so heart-warming that we thought we’d share some stories with our readers! Jessica Kirby (who nominated the Preston family, pictured), told us, “The - Read More -
As the final week of the BEARPAW’s Holiday Campaign “Spread the Love, Share the Comfort” comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone who participated by sending us stories of friends, family and loved ones. Hearing their stories of compassion, kindness and love was truly inspiring. The following two families (the last two) - Read More -
BEARPAW’s Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Winners week of 16 December 2011 Our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday 2011 Campaign has been truly amazing, and all the nominations have touched us during this holiday season. The more we get to know our winners’ families and their stories, the more inspired we are - Read More -
BEARPAW’s Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Winners for the Week of December 9, 2011 BEARPAW is proud to announce the winning families for Week 2 of our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday 2011 Campaign. We know their stories will inspire you this holiday season as well. The Zwolak Family Joy Zwolak is - Read More -
BEARPAW’s Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Winners for the week of December 2, 2011 BEARPAW is proud to announce the first two winning families in our Spread the Love, Share the Comfort Holiday 2011 Campaign: The Lucas Family When I spoke with Emilse Gonzalez, the Director of Program Development at the Boys & Girls - Read More -
We meet them everyday. They are our dear friends. They are our neighbors. They teach our children. They keep our streets, and even our country, safe. Those heroes of the human spirit – the essence of love, charity, and kindness who even in hard times can be counted on to encourage those around them. They - Read More -