Because no child should face a crisis alone.
Riverfront Broadcasting is teaming up with Rapid City Auto Cares for our first-ever Bears for the Brave Teddy Bear Drive—collecting new teddy bears and new blankets for local first responders to give to children during moments of trauma or crisis.
Whether it’s a house fire, car accident, or domestic situation, a comforting teddy bear can mean the world to a scared child in the back of a squad car or ambulance. These small gestures bring big comfort—and you can help make it happen.
🗓️ Donations Accepted Through: June 29, 2025
We’re looking for:
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🧸 NEW teddy bears (or any new stuffed animal)
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🛏️ NEW blankets
Every donation stays right here in the Black Hills, going directly to police, fire, and emergency crews, who will carry these comfort items in their vehicles, ready to offer warmth and reassurance when kids need it most.
Please note ALL stuffed animals and blankets donated for the Bears for the Brave Teddy Bear drive MUST be NEW and, if possible, in store packaging.
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
Riverfront Broadcasting studios
- Rapid City (1116 Jackson Blvd.)
- Spearfish (2827 East Colorado Blvd.)
Belle Fourche
- Pete’s Clothing/Hodge Bootery (500 State St.)
- Wareing Motors (30 5th Ave.)
Rapid City
- 1st Stop Repair (2017 SD-44 Suite 31)
- A&W Restaurant/Corner Pantry (501 Deadwood Ave.)
- Al’s D & I Auto Repair (3483 Sturgis Rd.)
- Great Western Tire (340 3d St.)
- J & J Truck & Auto Body (1513 E Philadelphia St.)
- Minuteman Federal Credit Union (301 E North St.)
- NAPA Auto Parts (814 E Omaha St.)
- Orchard Meadows Family Dental and Denture Clinic (2606 Elderberry Blvd)
- Sumners Automotive (1807 S Valley Dr.)
- TMA – Tire Muffler Alignment East (1508 E Saint Patrick St.)
Spearfish
- False Bottom Containers and Storage (4425 East Colorado Blvd)
- Mitchell’s Barber Shop (727 N 12th St.)
Sturgis
- Wareing Motors (1 Ford Place)
❤️ Want to do more?
We’re exploring options for online donations to help purchase additional bears and blankets—check back soon for updates!
Let’s rally together for the little ones in our community. Help us bring hope, hugs, and healing—one bear at a time.
