more about Our Mission
Emotional Support
Forming Connections
Forming Connections
Operation Ship-A-Bear is a charitable organization hoping to give children in crisis the gift of a soft and cuddly friend to hold tight accompanied by a message of good wishes and friendship written by a school-age student.
Forming Connections
Forming Connections
Forming Connections
All around the world and whatever language is spoken, children understand a loving gesture from another child. Words of friendship and hope can make an awful and scary day feel a little better.
Offering Hope
Forming Connections
Offering Hope
School-age students learn their messages can have a positive impact on the life of another child. One short note of hope might result in a new and better day for their pen pal and new friendships can be formed.