HURRICANE SANDY AND BSM!

For many of us, Hurricane Sandy is already a memory. Although our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are continuing to get their lives back in order after such a devastating storm, for most of us, the power is back on, the debris has been cleaned up, and life is quickly going back to normal.  For our guests who live outdoors in the city, life is anything but normal.  Perhaps the only thing worse than being cold is being cold and wet.   We at BSM are doing our best to respond to this situation.  Our response includes continuing to offer warm hospitality to our guests, as well as replenishing some of the personal items that they need to be less uncomfortable in their day to day lives.  One implication for us is that we are rapidly depleting our inventory of personal care and clothing items. 

And this is where you come in. We are once again asking those of you who have faithfully supported BSM to rise to the occasion and help us meet the needs of these vulnerable people.  Below is a list of items that represent the urgent needs we have.  So there are three ways you can help: one way is, while you're shopping to buy an extra package or two of new socks and underwear.  Another way is to look through your closets and see if there are any winter clothes that you will not be wearing this year.  And the third way is to donate money to our personal care program so that we can do the purchasing for you. Below is a list of urgent needs for the upcoming months.  For more information and to schedule a time to drop off donations, please contact our Personal Care Coordinator, Sarah DeSilva at 215-735-4847 or sarah@broadstreetministry.org.

BSM Needs:

Men's clothing: 

-Hooded sweatshirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

-Winter Jackets/Coats/Inclement Weather Jacket (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

-Jeans/Corduroys/Sweatpants (size 28-50)

-Long Sleeve Pullover Shirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

-Button Down Flannel/Warm Shirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

-T-shirts (good for layering) (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

-Shoes (Boots, Sneakers, Rainboots) (size 7-13)

Women's Clothing

-Hooded Sweatshirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

-Winter Jackets/Coats/Inclement Weather Jackets (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

-Jeans/Corduroys/Sweat Pants (size 4-30W)

-Long Sleeve Pull Over Shirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

-Button Down Flannel/Warm Shirts (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

-T-Shirts (good for layering) (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

-Shoes (Boots, Sneakers, Rainboots) (size 5-11)

Underwear

-NEW Mens' Boxers or Briefs (S, M, L, XL)

-NEW Women's Cotton Briefs (S, M, L, XL)

Socks

-NEW Men's (high socks, white, grey, black)

-NEW Women's (high socks, white, grey, black)