500 Bears Donated as Part of Local Charitable Effort

More than 500 bears have been collected as part of the Wee Care Bear project, organized by The Greater Newtown Exchange Club, the Council Rock School District and the Northampton Township Police Department.

The effort to collect teddy bears was launched earlier this month. The bears, which were collected at Holland Elementary School, will be distributed to children involved in trauma situations such as accidents, family disputes and abuse situations.

“The bears these students have collected will be put to work in a very special way and the parents of these young people can be very proud of their remarkable efforts,” said Greater Newtown Exchange Club President Scott Harp.

Students, faculty and members from the Greater Newtown Exchange Club will sort and pack the donated bears during two events next month. 

Project co-chairs are Council Rock School Superintendent Mark Klein, Holland Elementary Principal Andrew Sanko, Greater Newtown Exchange Club President Scott Harp, Northampton Township Police Chief Michael Clark and retired Northampton Township Police Chief Barry Pilla. 

Honorary Co-Chairs include former Newtown Police Chief Martin Duffy and retired police department member Shirley Milnor.  

The Greater Newtown Exchange Club is a member of the National Exchange Club, whose core mission is the prevention of child abuse. For more information on the Wee Care Bear Project, call 215-469-1466.