Operation Bear Hug 2022

Spreading Christmas Comfort for over two decades.

Operation Bear Hug spreads Christmas comfort to residents dwelling within retirement facilities and local care centers. Throughout November and December, new teddy bears are collected, tagged with a note, and hand-delivered to individuals who need them most. Parishioner Lisa Walsh invites you and your family to participate in this year’s operation in the following ways.

Order Bears

Volunteer

Donate

Please order or drop off bears by December 15^th.
We need your help to collect and deliver 300 teddy bears this year. Questions? Reach out to Lisa Walsh via email or telephone at (215) 518-3316. Thank you for spreading the spirit of comfort and generosity. Learn More: 6ABC’s Hometown Heroes segment about Operation Bear Hug aired on December 23, 2020. Read the full article here.

Order bears via the Amazon Wishlist. Important: At check out, be sure to select the shipping address: Lisa Walsh’s Gift Registry Address.
Purchase bears at local stores. Drop them off at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Maple Glen Tuesday through Friday when the office is open (919 Tennis Avenue, Maple Glen, PA)
Volunteer to tag or distribute bears via Sign Up Genius.
Print this flyer and post it in your workplace, school, or community center.
Donate funds to the Operation via Tithe.ly online donation

We need your help to collect and deliver 500 teddy bears this year. Please order or drop off bears by December 15^th. Donations made after that date will be used for Operation Bear Hug 2023.

Questions? Reach out to Lisa Walsh via email or telephone at (215) 518-3316. Thank you for spreading the spirit of comfort and generosity.

Learn More: 6ABC’s Hometown Heroes segment about Operation Bear Hug aired on December 23, 2020. Read the full article here.