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Teddy Bear’s Picnic


The Peer Mentors, Peer Advisors and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (SPCC) are requesting your help with this year’s “Teddy Bear’s Picnic.”

“How can I help?” you ask. “How can I make a difference?” You can! Simply by purchasing a $10.00 or $15.00 soft, cuddly Teddy Bear or a $10.00 or $15.00 gift card from Wegman’s, or Walmart; you or a loved one can bring a smile to a child’s face.

All you have to do is drop these items off at the Peer Assistance Resource Center (PARC) in Building 3, Room 120 or the Advising and Couseling Center, Building 1, Room 221, and we will do the rest. The cost is minimal compared to the chaos the children live through every day of their tiny lives.

Our goal is to have 25 Teddy Bears and 25 gift certificates by Friday, November 30th to present to the children.

Many times when a child is removed from their home for abuse or neglect the fear is overwhelming and definitely no “picnic” for them. By having something soft and cuddly to hold on to, the transition may be a little less scary.

If anyone would like more information on how they can create a “picnic’ in a child’s life, please contact the PARC office at 292-2552.

Please help us give them a little hope and security this holiday season.

Bette Bovenzi, Orientation Coordinator
Campus Center
11/12/2007