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Bal2more Bay6 (Baltimore basics)
A small and newly formed project with the aim of helping the Baltimore homeless population by providing them with essentials and a little bit of kindness. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page)
I personally hate being asked to make donations to a charity and/or helping out in general. To further compound this dislike I typically feel annoyed and disgusted by the average panhandler, so you're probably wondering why I am putting any time or effort into this project (and I will most likely be providing the bulk of the time and potentially the funds). The reason is that others should not have less just because of my own personal shortcomings so in an effort to balance all of the aforementioned issues I am putting together an effort to provide those with very little some things that will change their immediate world.
I'm not asking you for anything. This project is something that I plan on doing myself and this is only an invitation to those that would like to join in (with no hard feelings for those who do not). Originally I did not plan on telling anybody what I was going to do but then I came to the realization that if I did let others know there might be people who wanted to join in and if they did that only meant more of those in need would get some help.
Along with Financial donations (%100 of the funds donated will go towards helping the homeless in Baltimore and please we're not looking for large amounts, I'd much prefer somebody just gave what wouldn't change their week) we can use the following items.
Time - we already have some volunteers but could always use an extra hand for cooking, organizing, prep, handing out items to the homeless (or just keeping an eye on things while we are in the city) The more we get in donations the more hands we will need to help out.
Clothing - especially weather resistant and cold weather garments. (High end and expensive clothing is not Recommended. (I'd just end up keeping that for myself)). Socks and underwear are always important.
Food - prepackaged items that are small and soft. Think healthy not sweets! (But still tasty or they'll end up trash)
Backpacks - the stronger the better but not to big.
Toiletries – small travel sizes only.
Feminine hygiene products Or Body wipes
Blankets - not your standard blanket from your bed but think more of an army or camping blanket. Small lightweight and durable.
Donation items should be items that you already own or are getting from other individuals. If you don't feel comfortable donating money we completely understand it's just that we would rather purchase the items that we are missing instead of trying to relay that information to those who would prefer to donate items. If you feel very strongly about this please contact me directly and I can let you know what items would be most beneficial.
Currently January 24th is the date I hope to get this all accomplished. Donations need to be received by the 23rd and should be mailed unless you know me personally and want to drop them off. (Email me for the address) Also if you have any questions, concerns or want to donate your time please email me directly. Wepay is the donation format for this page but you can pay pal the email below if you prefer
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Damien
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