Our Beneficiary
As with all BearWatch events, a portion of profits generated from BearWatch 10 go to charity. This year is no exception, with our beneficiary being HATCH , check them out - they do good work. HATCH is dedicated to empowering Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) adolescents, ages 13-20, to become responsible citizens and positive contributors to society by:
- Providing a safe, affirming social environment for GLBTQ youth.
- Offering role models and peer support.
- Providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) drug and alcohol abuse and suicide prevention.
- To host a variety of helpful and affirming programs for GLBTQ youth.
- Sponsoring educational and community outreach opportunities on issues and problems effecting GLBTQ youth for school counselors, teachers, administrators, mental health and medical professionals, social service, and law enforcement organizations.
Think HATCH is doing a providing a good service - Donate to HATCH - they can use every penny.
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