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Bears for Badges and friends We hand make and donate Teddy Bears for First Responders to use in crisis situations with children.

This was a nice delivery day. Thank you Captain Palmer, Officer Hunter and all your team for supporting our bear program...
10/09/2026

This was a nice delivery day. Thank you Captain Palmer, Officer Hunter and all your team for supporting our bear program by using them is so many ways. As I say, Everyone needs a hug.

Thanks to Susan. She stopped by San Miguel station 21 with a nice surprise of more bears. Firefighters Chris and Chris ...
09/14/2026

Thanks to Susan. She stopped by San Miguel station 21 with a nice surprise of more bears. Firefighters Chris and Chris were very happy to have more as you can see their smiling faces. Again we’re making their jobs a little easier. Great job girl.

A very special Carlsbad PD CSO officer today. Thank for understanding our mission. Also thank you LT for passing it on.
08/06/2026

A very special Carlsbad PD CSO officer today. Thank for understanding our mission. Also thank you LT for passing it on.

I wanted to give a big shout-out to my Bear buddies here in Ramona. 🌟Even though they can’t attend the PEW work day, the...
08/02/2026

I wanted to give a big shout-out to my Bear buddies here in Ramona. 🌟
Even though they can’t attend the PEW work day, they’re incredibly busy making bears for me to pick up every month.

They’ve been with me since the beginning—like Susan, who started with me in 2019—and they’ve continued encouraging me, helping me, and adding to the team of bear helpers so we can get as many hugs as possible out each month.

Ana (with her daughter, Sandra): stuffs the bears and closes the backs
Mary Alice: sews the bears together
Sandra: sends me the cutest photos when they’re ready, so I know they’re available for pickup

Thank you, gals, for being a part of all of this. I’m so thankful for ALL of my helpers—none of this would be possible without you. ❤️🐻

Every time we stop by Broad Street Dough Company, we're reminded why it's one of our favorite places. Not only do they h...
07/21/2026

Every time we stop by Broad Street Dough Company, we're reminded why it's one of our favorite places. Not only do they have the freshest, most delicious donuts, but they also make every customer feel special. You're always greeted with warm smiles, friendly faces, and a team that truly wants everyone to leave happy.

While chatting with the two wonderful ladies at the counter, I learned that they also work with the San Diego Sheriff's Department at special events. Since we do as well through our Bears for Badges & Friends program, I was honored to give them one of our special teddy bears. They were kind enough to place him alongside their Sheriff's Department award, and it was such a heartwarming moment.

Thank you, ladies, for your kindness, your outstanding customer service, and the care you show every person who walks through your doors. Keep up the fantastic work—you make a difference, one smile and one donut at a time! 🍩🧸❤️

We had a great time meeting our new San Marcos SDSO Captain Crysler. Nice meeting you and having your support for our Be...
07/09/2026

We had a great time meeting our new San Marcos SDSO Captain Crysler. Nice meeting you and having your support for our Bear Mission. We look forward to NNO and working with you in the future. Enjoy your bear. Thank you Carolina for making this happen.

We we did it! Bear #7,000 ready for a hug. Thanks you all for the encouragement to keep mine and Ernies mission going. ...
07/07/2026

We we did it! Bear #7,000 ready for a hug. Thanks you all for the encouragement to keep mine and Ernies mission going. God Bless you all. Now we’re off to buy more fabric to keep it going. 🧸❤️

Thank you SDSO Ramona for this nice post. Always a pleasure stopping by. Hoping to make another 7,000 bears and bring mo...
06/30/2026

Thank you SDSO Ramona for this nice post. Always a pleasure stopping by. Hoping to make another 7,000 bears and bring more hugs.

Jeannie Stratis, founder of Bears for Badges stopped by our Ramona Substation with another delivery of her beautifully crafted teddy bears.
This latest drop off marks an incredible milestone: 7,000 bears made for law enforcement and partner agencies like CalFire and CHP. Her husband, a retired Deputy, inspired her mission to bring comfort to children in need or those experiencing crisis.
Thank you, Jeannie, for the care, compassion, and comfort you bring to our community!

Our bears made ine little girl very happy. Thanks Cal Fire Deer Springs for sharing.
06/20/2026

Our bears made ine little girl very happy. Thanks Cal Fire Deer Springs for sharing.

Another day of giving hugs. Thanks Susan for helping. This is SDSO Alpine, SDSO Ramona and CalFire Station 80 Ramona.
06/08/2026

Another day of giving hugs. Thanks Susan for helping. This is SDSO Alpine, SDSO Ramona and CalFire Station 80 Ramona.

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