Good News Bears Seeks a New Home for Stuffed Animals to Hibernate Before Bringing Comfort When It’s Needed Most
Good News Bears Seeks a New Home for Stuffed Animals to Hibernate Before Bringing Comfort When It’s Needed Most
Local 501(c)(3) charity needs accessible storage and sorting space by Dec. 31, 2026, so donated stuffed animals can continue reaching people who need something soft to hold during difficult moments.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Livermore CA 25 August 2026 — Most of us can remember a time when holding a stuffed animal made the world feel a little less frightening—after a fall, during an illness, in a hospital room, or in the middle of an uncertain day. Good News Bears, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to sharing that kind of comfort with children and families in moments of crisis, is seeking donated or low-cost storage space as it prepares to lose its current space on Dec. 31, 2026.
Since regaining momentum after the pandemic shutdown, Good News Bears has continued rebuilding its warm circle of donors, volunteers, and community partners. The organization collects, stores, sorts, and prepares stuffed animals that are gifted through first responders, medical agencies, and social services organizations—placing something soft, familiar, and reassuring into the hands of children and families during stressful or traumatic situations.
To keep this work moving forward, Good News Bears is asking local businesses, property owners, houses of worship, civic groups, or community partners to consider offering storage and sorting space. The charity needs at least 400sf of clean, dry space, with access during evenings and weekends so volunteers can receive donations, organize inventory, and prepare the bears and other stuffed animals with care before they are shared. Livermore or Pleasanton areas.
“When someone is scared, injured, overwhelmed, or far from the comfort of home, a stuffed animal can become more than a toy—it can be something to squeeze, hold close, and trust for a moment,” said Jeanie Haigh, Vice Chair and past Chair. “Good News Bears has been gaining momentum again, and we do not want the loss of storage space to slow down the comfort we are able to provide. The right space would help us continue serving our community through the agencies and responders who place these bears directly into the hands of those who need them.”
The organization is especially interested in space that is secure, easily accessible, and suitable for volunteer sorting sessions. Community members who know of available space or who can help connect Good News Bears with a potential host are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible.
About Good News Bears
Good News Bears is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that collects and distributes stuffed animals to first responders, medical agencies, and social services organizations. Through these partners, each bear has the chance to become a small source of comfort, reassurance, and courage for someone facing a challenging circumstance.
Media Contact:
Lisa Kitzmann – Chair
Kitzmann22@yahoo.com
925-895-9394
Or
Jeanie Haigh – Vice Chair
jhaigh@webbearings.com
510-409-6754