Bear Necessities Week   November 13-17 

Bear Necessities was started in 2001 by five Oregon City High School Students and a partnership with Danielsons. The five students were OCHS students, Gerry Blakney, Ben Suzuki, Tiari Goold, Amy Ferguson, and Steve Trone. The purpose of Bear Necessities is to raise money towards clothing, books, and personal items for families in need within our community. The program was designed by kids to help other kids.

The program aims to raise money to help Oregon City High School students who need assistance to make their holiday season a little brighter. Bear Necessities is an “all school” fundraiser. The Mr. and Ms. OC Pageant also raises money for Bear Necessities. 

So, what does the money you donate do?

Helps your classmates who are less fortunate with the daily essentials they need

  • Clothing

  • Food

  • School Supplies

  • Etc.

  • Helps students at other schools in the OC district with those same essentials

  • Helps keep the Pioneer Pantry stocked and providing for your classmates for the remainder of the year

  • Helps provide small gifts to children of families that can’t afford to buy gifts during the holidays

  • Keeps kids from having to go without food when school is not in session