Prayer Bears

Providing Local Police with Teddy Bears for Children They Encounter

JOY FM Prayer Bears have now been delivered to local Police Departments who are planning to station them in their patrol cars! Read More

Bringing Hope to Children in Homeless Shelters

Thanks to you, JOY FM Prayer Bears have handed out to thousands of children in the St. Louis area, including local homeless shelters. Read More

When Comfort Finds a New Home in Foster Care through Prayer Bears

JOY FM had the privilege of delivering Prayer Bears to the team at Angel’s Arms, a gift that will soon meet many new children entering foster care. Read More

Prayer Bears Head to the Police Station to Help Kids in Crisis

From hospital rooms to foster care facilities, JOY FM Prayer Bears have already been showing up where kids need comfort most. What began as… Read More

You Won’t Believe What a Stuffed Bear Meant to These Teens in Guatemala

She asked me to write my name on her bear’s shirt because she never wanted to forget that someone cared. That moment is still etched… Read More

A Soft Reminder of God’s Love at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

In moments of crisis when a child arrives at the emergency room, scared and overwhelmed comfort can come in unexpected forms. Sometimes, it looks like… Read More

Bringing Comfort Through Prayer Bears with JOY FM and Hoyleton Youth and Family Services

When children are placed into foster care, it’s rarely under easy circumstances. Many are navigating fear, loss, and uncertainty—often without anything familiar to hold onto. Read More