4th #BABJholiday collects clothes to help Baltimore’s homeless

December 16, 2016

The 4th Annual #BABJholiday Warm Clothing Drive kicked off December 7, 2016 at

Flight American Fusion Restaurant and Lounge. About 30 people attended the “party with a purpose” in Govans to enjoy spicy comfort foods, classy cocktails, fellowship and fun.

Among the festivities, members played a “BLACK Elephant” game based of the holiday poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Prizes ranged from reporter themed wine glasses, t-shirts, earbuds, phone chargers, mini “spirits” and even a BABJ “crystal ball.”

The giveaway swag was sponsored by various media companies, journalism/public relations academic programs and news services.

BABJ members and party guests donated 87 coats, hats, scarves and more to the Charm City Warmth Drive. This Baltimore non-profit works with shelters, food pantries, clothing donation and homeless advocacy groups around the city.

Here is a complete itemized list of the 2016 #BABJholiday donations:

16 – hats

16 – sets of gloves (all sizes and ages)

11 – scarves

8 – women’s shirts

7 – children’s coats

6 – women’s sweaters

5 – mens coats

5 – women’s coats

2 – women’s dress slacks

2 – sets of mens socks

4 – skirts

1 – women’s business suit

1 – blouse

1 – blouse and skirt set

1 – women’s thermal long johns

1 – kids sweater

BABJ’s donations will go to help The Transformation Center‘s Food & Clothing Distribution Center based in southwest Baltimore’s Brooklyn community. http://www.streetlite.com/get-involv…/transformation-center/ . They have a children’s event Saturday Dec 17th and then an adult warm clothes giveaway event in January 2017.