Put A Smile On (PASO) Bears®
Bears for children in crisis, provide comfort, reassurance, and a sense of security,
during difficult moments.
Four hundred Teddy Bears are provided to emergency services and organizations to help calm and give comfort to children in traumatic situations.
El Paso area first responders have a cuddly friend tucked away in their vehicle for when a traumatic situation arises, and the PASO Bear is ready to go to work.
Paso Bears are Looking Forward to Putting a Smile
on a Child’s Face.
Agencies Bears are Distributed to each Year
- El Paso Police Department
- Horizon City Fire Department
- West Valley Fire Department -Vinton
- PCT. 6 Constable Office -Clint
- El Paso Child Crises Center
- El Paso Fire Department
- El Paso County Sheriffs Office
- Ronald McDonald House
- Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
- La Posada House
Since 1988, Assistance League of El Paso’s members have provided comfort bears to children in our community who are experiencing crisis or trauma.
Through partnerships with local agencies these bears are placed directly into the arms of children facing difficult and often frightening situations.
This simple gesture offers reassurance, comfort, and a sense of security when it is needed most.
Every Body Loves a Cuddly Bear
