Learn About Us
Bear Market Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, supporting caregivers, and strengthening communities through creativity, education, and compassion. We create accessible arts-based programs that help young people grow, regulate emotions, and discover their voice, while also offering resources, workshops, and supportive spaces for the parents who guide them.
Our programming is intentionally designed for both parents and their children, fostering shared learning, connection, and healing across generations. Rooted in the belief that creativity can heal, connect, and restore, Bear Market Cares works to ensure that every family, no matter their background, has access to opportunities that nurture well-being, encourage personal rest, and inspire lifelong learning.
Together, we’re building a community where youth can thrive and caregivers can rest.
Our Mission
Bear Market Cares empowers youth and supports caregivers through arts-based education, restorative programming, and community-driven resources. We create spaces where young people can grow emotionally, creatively, and confidently while providing parents and caregivers with the tools, support, and rest they need to thrive alongside them.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every child has access to creative opportunities, every caregiver has space to breathe, and every family can grow together in confidence, connection, and well-being. Through the healing power of creativity and compassionate support, Bear Market Cares strives to build stronger, more resilient families and a more empowered generation of the future.