The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation provides $1,000 Grant

WICHITA, Kan. – From now until September 31, Catholic Charities, Inc. Diocese of Wichita and The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is teaming up to benefit the Community CounselingProgram.  The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation has granted Catholic Charities $1,000 towards therapeutic toys for use in play therapy sessions with children.

 The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets, who are in need of a helping paw.  With the sale of each Champ-A Champion Fur Kids- a special furry friend available in all Build-A-Bear Workshop stores, one dollar is donated to children’s health and wellness causes.  Funds are available to qualified non-profit groups in the United States and Canada through the foundation’s grant process.  Visit www.buildabear.com or contact Matt Oldani, Foundation Bear, at matto@buildabear.com for more information. 

 Established in 1943 as a social service outreach of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Catholic Charities has served the community for more than 65 years. Since its beginning, Catholic Charities has helped people of all faiths and backgrounds, “demonstrating the Gospel values of love and justice through service, education, advocacy, and collaboration.” Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), Catholic Charities works to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of its program – striving for quality, while being good stewards of our earthly resources. Catholic Charities has made an assertive effort to become more energy efficient and resource conscious. Learn more about this and other Catholic Charities efforts at www.catholiccharitieswichita.org.