Donations to Dr. Bear’s Closet
The Volunteer Services Department manages Dr. Bear’s Closet, which is named after the Children’s National Hospital beloved mascot, Dr. Bear! Dr. Bear’s Closet includes donated toys, games, clothing and personal care items for patients and their families. Donating to Dr. Bear’s Closet is a great way to give back and make a lasting impact on a child’s visit to the hospital. View our current wish list and guidelines on this page to make a donation to Children’s National today.
Dr. Bear's Closet Holiday Wish List
Donations are essential year-round, and especially during the holiday season. Children’s National Hospital accepts brand new toys, books, games, clothing and more for Dr. Bear’s Closet during the holidays!
Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating and supporting Children’s National Hospital this holiday season! We are accepting holiday donations from December 2 -December 23. Your donations will be given to patients and family members during their hospital visit to provide comfort, offer distractions and to normalize the hospital setting during the holidays. Please carefully review our holiday wish list, donation guidelines, and FAQs below.
In-Kind Donations to Dr. Bear's Closet
Online Donations
Online Holiday Wish List
You can donate toys and games directly to Dr. Bear’s Closet through our online holiday wish list! Items will be directly shipped to the Volunteer Services office and utilized for the holiday season.
Dropping Off or Mailing Donations
Brand new items purchased with recommendations from our Holiday Wish List can either be dropped off via donation appointment or shipped/mailed directly to the Volunteer Services office at the address below.
Donor Interest Form
Please complete our online Donor Interest Form for more information and guidance regarding scheduling a donation appointment or mailing donations to the hospital.
Holiday Drop-Off Deadline
Please note that the last date to schedule a drop-off appointment for the holiday season is December 23.
Mail In Your Donation
If mailing your donation, please also print and complete our In-Kind Donation Form to include with your donation and ship to:
Children’s National Hospital
Attn: Volunteer Services Office, Suite 1180
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
Monetary Donations to Dr. Bear’s Closet
Making a monetary donation to Dr. Bear’s Closet allows us to purchase highly requested items for patients and families as well as the programs we support.
Monetary Donation By Check
Please make checks payable to Children’s National Medical Center or CNMC with “Dr. Bear’s Closet” in the memo line and mail to:
Children’s National Hospital
Attn: Volunteer Services Office, Suite 1180
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
Contact Us
Have a question that is not listed here? Please email us or call 202-476-2062.