“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”

Kathy Calvin

HBBC Charities 2023-2024

Through the efforts of our members and the contributions of Bears Fans, the Booster Club last season and throughout the playoffs donated over $85,400 to area Booster Club charities.

Below is a listing of the charitable donations made by the Club after the 2023-2024 season:

Four Diamonds Fund of Central PA - $7,500.00

Ronald McDonald House of Central PA - $7,500.00

Hershey Jr Bears - $6,400.00

Hospice of Central PA (player accomplishments) - $5,000.00

Central PA Food Bank - $4,000.00

Pink Hands of Hope - $4,000.00

Bethesda Mission - $3,000.00

Caitlin Smiles - $3,000.00

CATRA (Capital Area Theraputic Riding Assoc.) - $3,000.00

CocoaPacks - $3,000.00

Lebanon VA - $3,000.00

Perry Housing Partnership - $3,000.00

Silence of Mary - $3,000.00

Vickie’s Angel Walk - $3,000.00

Allegheny Valley School (Merakay) - $2,500.00

Janus School - $2,500.00

Schreiber Pediatric Rehabilition Center of Lancaster - $2,500.00

Kops for Cops - $2,000.00

Mighty Mehal Foundation - $2,000.00

New Hope Ministries - $2,000.00

Susquehanna Service Dogs - $2,000.00

UDS Service Dogs - $2,000.00

Hershey Heroes Hockey - $1,500.00

Hummelstown Fire Company - $1,500.00

Londonderry Fire Comany - $1,500.00

Vista School - $1,500.00

Puck Hogs (Veteran Sled Hockey team) - $1,500.00

York Polar Bears - $1,250.00

Hershey Italian Lodge - $750.00

The reason for differing amounts is that some specific funds are earmarked to certain groups.

The Club also collects can tabs and hotel soaps, shampoos and sundries for the Ronald McDonald House during the season. If you collect these items, you can drop them off at the Booster Club table during any Bears home game.

We are proud to be able to do these things, and we recognize the contributions of all our contributors - we couldn’t do this without you all!!