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

Kathy Calvin

HBBC Charities 2025-2026

Through the efforts of our members and the contributions of Bears Fans, the Booster Club last season and throughout the playoffs donated over $70,000 to area Booster Club charities.

Below is a listing of the charitable donations made by the Club after the 2025-2026 season:

Hershey Jr. Bears (from Most of the Jersey raffles last season) - $15,000.00

Four Diamonds Fund of Central PA - $7,500.00

Ronald McDonald House of Central PA - $7,500.00

Hospice of Central PA (player accomplishments) - $4,000.00

Central PA Food Bank - $3,000.00

CATRA (Capital Area Theraputic Riding Assoc.) - $2,500.00

Janus School - $2,500.00

Allegheny Valley School (Merakay) - $2,000.00

Bethesda Mission - $2,000.00

Lebanon VA - $2,000.00

Perry Housing Partnership - $2,000.00

Pink Hands of Hope - $2,000.00

Schreiber Pediatric Rehabilition Center of Lancaster - $2,000.00

Vickie’s Angel Walk - $2,000.00

Kops for Cops - $1,500.00

New Hope Ministries - $1,500.00

UDS Service Dogs - $1,500.00

Hershey Italian Lodge - $1,250.00

Susquehanna Service Dogs - $1,250.00

Vista School - $1,250.00

CocoaPacks - $1,000.00

Silence of Mary - $1,000.00

Hershey Heroes Hockey - $750.00

Puc Hogs (Veteran Sled Hockey team) - $750.00

York Polar Bears - $750.00

Cocoa Kitties - $500.00

Londonderry Fire Comany - $500.00

The Caring Cupboard - $500.00

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!!