Friends Of Bear Inc.

Friends Of Bear Inc. Friends of Bear began as a group set up to organize the Bear's Toys For Tots. It is now growing into a non-profit to support our community

Our cause started out 15 years ago by a man named Gene “Bear” York. He organized a motorcycle ride to collect toys for our local toys for tots. He continued this event until his passing in 2008. A small group of his friend decided to keep this great cause going in his honor. With the communities help we have been able to grow every year. In the past three years we have donated over $40,000 in toys

(mostly bicycles) to our local toys for tots. Last year alone we were able to donate over $15,000 in toys which included 250 bicycles. To further or cause in 2015 Friends of Bear Inc. became a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Over the years of being involved with charity work I have found that there are a lot of hard working people who don’t have a lot but want to help others. The problem is they are afraid their hard earned money want be used as it should be or they don’t think the little bit they can afford to give will make a difference. We give people an opportunity to come together and do great things for people in need. We are an all-volunteer organization who believes that by working together we can make a difference in other people’s lives. Our plan is to keep supporting toys for tots but to also to help other organizations and individuals with unmet needs throughout the year. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in the past and appreciate any support you could give us in the future.

Time is running out get your tickets while they last. This is a great show for a great cause!
06/02/2026

Time is running out get your tickets while they last. This is a great show for a great cause!

05/30/2026

Don’t forget to get your ticket ASAP. It is going to be a great show.

11/24/2025

Still looking for trucks and trailers to help deliver bicycles on Sunday. Going from Walmart in Gulf Breeze to Pensacola. Let me know if you can help.

11/17/2025

It is that time of the year again when I ask for everyone’s help. On Sunday 11/30 at 10AM we will need help loading and delivering Bicycles to Pensacola. We will pick up 362 bikes and Walmart in Gulf Breeze. This is the most we have ever bought so we needs as much help as we can get. Please let us know if you are available and if you have a trailer. Thanks in advance for your help!!!

11/03/2025

Sorry I have not let everyone know the total for the event on Saturday. Thanks to everyone’s generosity we raised $14,500.

Please spread the word. Just a little over a week till our poker run
10/22/2025

Please spread the word. Just a little over a week till our poker run

All the stops are confirmed so here is a complete flyer.
10/03/2025

All the stops are confirmed so here is a complete flyer.

Address

5780 Gulf Road
Milton, FL
32583

Telephone

(850) 736-5777

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