Bears and Books Drive
Spreading Warmth and Stories to Del Valle Kids
This holiday season, help us bring joy to children in our community. Your contribution provides cuddly teddy bears or animals and inspiring books to kids who need them most. Together, we aim to support at least 100 families with the gift of comfort and imagination!
Donation Dates: November 18th -December 10th
DVCC collects books year round to help support our program. As the number of books circulate in our community, we will be offering book swaps for new and past book receivers! Please see below on how you can help us year round.
Collect Books: Donating gently used or new books for children under 18.
Collect Bears: Donating new teddy bears or stuffed animals to bring comfort to children in need.
Be a Collection Hub: Display donation boxes in your space from 11/18 - 12/10.
Current Drop Off Locations:
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DVCC Office : Call before making drop off - between 10AM-6PM
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7433 Montezuma Street, Austin, Texas, 78744
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Make a Monetary Donation: Donate below to bring joy to a child this holiday season.
How You Can Help:
Distribution Events:
December 1st - Circuit of the Americas- Peppermint Parkway Del Valle Night
December 13th - Central Health Hornsby Bend Hot Cocoa with Santa
Your Impact in Action
When you donate, you’re creating magical moments like these:
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Smiles from children hugging their new teddy bears.
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Families bonding over bedtime stories with books they love.
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The joy of knowing your gift makes a lasting difference.
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Expansion into literacy education for disadvantaged youth
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Cub Companion
Provide a bear OR a book for one child.
$10
Beary Big Giver
Comfort and inspire four children with bears and books.
$65
Little Hug Helper
Sponsor one child with both a cuddly bear and an exciting book.
$20
Storytime Champion
Provide warm hugs and imaginative stories for 10 children.
$90
Snuggle & Story Supporter
Give two children the joy of a new bear and book combo.
$35
Bear-y Generous Benefactor
Spread joy to 20 children with a bear and book set for each.
$180
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Thank You for Your Support!
With your help, we’ll brighten the holidays for children in Del Valle.