To celebrate the YWCA homeless shelter's 3rd anniversary, Limited Brands generously donated 44,000 "Very Special" bears to be loyal friends to the agency's young clients. In December, the YWCA worked with a number of local agencies that support families to find happy homes for the toy bears.

"Limited Brands have been a long-time supporter of the YWCA's work to enhance the lives of women and families in central Ohio," says Todd Tuney, Limited Brands spokesperson. "The results the YWCA Family Center achieves by helping families find permanent housing within three weeks of entering the shelter is impressive and a vital service for our community. With this donation, we honor their outstanding work and offer them a gift to share with the community."

The YWCA Family Center shelters each year has more than 700 homeless families, including 1,500 children, and is recognized as a national model for emergency shelters. For more information about the YWCA's Family Center see www.ywcacolumbus.org.