ABOUT B.A.T.C.H.
B.A.T.C.H. is an ACCOLADE Celebrations initiative created to respond to the homeless in the local community. Bags-to-go are assembled at a BATCH site and include
basic necessities and local resource information. Bags are then distributed to homeless individuals and shelters for the homeless in the area.
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Bags-to-go include: outreach materials (e.g., free services, food/clothing banks. shelters, worship service & events) and basic necessities donated by the community (e.g., toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand wipes, tissues, socks, trail-mix, bottled water and deodorant)
HOW IT WORKS
1. SET DATEs
Timeframes set to
receive donations (1-2 Weeks)
and BATCH (4-5 hrs.)
2. advertisE
Advertise the BATCH event and request donations and volunteers
(This is an opportunity to earn PVS and community service hrs.)
3. batch
BATCH to-go-bags with resources and materials are assembled at a distribution site
4. distribute
BATCH to-go-bags are distributed to local homeless individuals and shelters in the area