What is a JereBear?
JereBears are cute and cuddly keepsakes that find a home with every child that stays at Jeremiah's Place. When a child stays with us our goal is to create a home away from home - that's where our JereBears come in! These hand-sewn variations of the classic teddy bear are gifted to every child who walks through our doors.
Because every single JereBear is handmade and donated by our community, they are all unique and help serve as a core memory to a visit at Jeremiah's Place.
How Do I Make a JereBar?
JereBears are great, but they don't make themselves!
These invaluable mementos are donated to us by the talented members of our communities. If you're good with a needle download our instructions. We'd love for you to donate JereBears to the children and families that rely on our emergency childcare services.
Crochet Pattern Credit: Riley Konesky @crayoncrochetcritters
Where Are JereBears Going?
Every child who stays at Jeremiah’s Place receives a handmade JereBear during their first visit, a special reminder that they are cared for, welcomed, and supported. This beloved tradition is made possible by generous knitters and crocheters across the country who share their time and talent to lovingly craft and send JereBears to children at our center. Explore the map below to see where our JereBear friends come from!
