The Student Alumni Association is excited to announce the second annual Bears that Care teddy bear drive! The purpose of the drive is to provide children in need with a furry friend for the holiday season. Every child deserves to have a smile on his or her face during this season and we would like to help make that happen.

New and unwrapped teddy bears and other furry friends will be collected starting on November 1st and ending December 11th at 5:00pm. There will be a drop box in the Student Alumni Association office in 101 Memorial Hall (between Herter Hall and the Old Chapel).

However, if you unable to get to Memorial Hall, we will gladly come and pick up your teddy bear or you may mail us your bear. Non-tax deductible donations will also be accepted and a bear will be purchased for you.

This year, the drive will benefit the children at Northampton Hallmark Development Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Amherst Survival Center, Safe Passage and Grace House.

Teddy Bears & Furry Friends may be dropped off or mailed to:

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at saa@stuaf.umass.edu or call at 413-577-1390.

We thank you in advance for your donation!!