Organizations Filed Purposes:
Bear Givers is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of children and adults with the symbolic gift of a loveable Teddy Bear. Bear Givers believes that the altruism of some can exponentially affect the lives of many. Its programs facilitate an environment where "givers" are "empowered" by bringing joy to others and by enabling young people with special needs to feel the satisfaction of being able to give back to others.Bear Givers facilitates programs in which children, celebrities, and other adults give Teddy Bears to, and positively interact with, sick, disabled, and other disadvantaged children, with the objective of cheering and comforting the recipients of the gifts. These visits take place in hospitals, schools for special children, orphanages, and other similar facilities. These uplifting visits benefit both the givers and the recipients of the Teddy Bears in a heartwarming, positive experience.
Bear Givers created the Empowerment Program to empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other learning disabilities,and teach them about giving and receiving. Bear Givers donates Teddy Bears to schools serving children with special needs and the students decide who to give them away to. This enables them to experience the joy of giving to others they believe are in need of comfort. As these students are usually the recipients of charity,this Program also provides them with an opportunity to give back. The Empowerment Program will be introduced to more schools and facilities in future years.
Bear Givers introduced the EmpowerArt Program to enable children with Autism Related Disorders and other learning disabilities to display and sell their artwork. Bear Givers accomplished this by sponsoring Art Shows for schools serving children with special needs. These shows took place in a professional setting to allow the children to feel proud and empowered. Their creativity and talent was recognized, improving their self-esteem and sense of pride. This was furthered by the knowledge that 100% of the sale proceeds of their artwork went directly back to their school. Bear Givers intends to sponsor more Art Shows for a greater number of schools and facilities in the future.
Bear Givers facilitated programs and events in which children in hospitals were given Teddy Bears by Bear Givers representatives. These uplifting visits benefited both the givers and the recipients of the Teddy Bears in a heartwarming, positive experience. The sick children and their parents were cheered and comforted and provided with a needed respite and welcome distraction. Bear Givers plans to visit more hospitals and pediatric facilities in the future, and to invite celebrities and guests to interact with the young patients, and help with the distribution of the bears.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Kristen Dichiaro | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREASUR | 25 | $0 |
| Diane Lempert | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 25 | $0 |
| Joseph B Sprung | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN/VICE-PRE | 25 | $0 |
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