Project B.E.A.R. has many exciting things in the works.
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Important Updates
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new bears!
To better support grieving families, we now offer 8" and 12" Pouch Bears! These bears are designed in the same style as our Baby Loss Bears but have a discreet zipper pocket in the back, making them ideal for holding keepsakes or adding weight for comfort.
8" Pouch Bears are available free of charge to our hospital and community partners and can also be purchased by individual families in our online shop.
12" Pouch Bears provide extra space for keepsakes or added weight and are available for purchase exclusively through our website. Hospital and community partners interested in receiving 12" Pouch Bears by donation can contact us through our form.
Each Pouch Bear is partially stuffed and shipped with an empty pouch, giving families the option to customize their bear in a way that best supports their grief journey.
Our Early Loss Bears are now 6 inches instead of 5 inches for individual families who have experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. Hospitals and community partners will continue to receive our 5" Early Loss Bears.
We will continue to provide our fully stuffed 8" Baby Loss, NICU, and Infertility Bears to families and community partners.
Individual Free Requests:
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Due to an overwhelming number of requests, there will be a longer-than-usual wait time for individual free bears. We appreciate your patience as we work as quickly as possible to fulfill each request with care.
If you would like to receive your bear sooner, and you have not yet received a free bear from Project B.E.A.R., consider expediting your request for priority shipping.
Due to the recent increase in tariffs, the cost of importing our bears has risen significantly. In order to preserve our current supply and ensure we remain operational while we work to finalize our next large bear order, we will be slowing down the rate at which we send out bears.
Please know: we are not ending our free bear program. Your comfort matters deeply to us, and our mission to support grieving families remains unchanged. This adjustment will allow us to continue fulfilling that mission sustainably.
If you are in a position to help, every donation, no matter the amount, goes directly toward getting bears into grieving arms. We are so grateful for your understanding and continued support during this time of transition.
Project B.E.A.R.'s Timeline
Pouch Bears
September 2025
Project B.E.A.R. now offers Early Loss Bears for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.
Early Loss Bears
November, 2024
Project B.E.A.R. now offers Early Loss Bears for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.
NICU Bears
November, 2021
Project B.E.A.R. now offers NICU Bears for families with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
New Office
July, 2021
Project B.E.A.R. now has an official address in North Wales, Pennsylvania!
Bereavement Cards
July, 2021
Project B.E.A.R. now offers a variety of Bereavement and sympathy cards n our shop.
Infertility Bears
July, 2021
Project B.E.A.R. now offers Infertility Bears to those facing infertility or difficulties expanding their family.
Online Shop
July, 2021
Project B.E.A.R. now has an Ecwid storefront on our website.
Non-Profit Status
April, 2011
Project B.E.A.R. officially became a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.
Project B.E.A.R. Began
September, 2009
Project B.E.A.R. officially began sending free bears to grieving families.
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