Outreach & Advocacy

“Social justice concerns the social, political and economic aspects and, above all,
the structural dimension of the problems and their respective solutions.”
– Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church no. 201

The Outreach and Advocacy Committee is a group of people from our church who get together to address the needs of the marginalized in our community. To learn more,  please email  [email protected].

ADVOCACY

When we make a donation, we help a small group of people. When we change laws or policies, we can make an even bigger impact. How do we do that?

Our representatives in government need to hear from us. A few letters or emails can make a big difference. The Outreach and Advocacy Committee is forming an email network of people to become informed about and advocate for social justice-related bills in the Maryland General Assembly.

Starting in January, as significant bills are introduced, you’ll get an email with information about the bill, and how to contact legislators if you would like to support or oppose the bill.  There is no obligation to act on any bill.  Please contact Amy Mason at [email protected] for more information and to join the network.

WHERE CAN I DONATE MY STUFF

FURNITURE:

New Life Furniture

Hunt Valley Church
13015 Beaver Dam Rd.,
Hunt Valley Maryland, 21030

https://www.huntvalleychurch.org/new-life-furniture/

The Resource Exchange

A Program of the St. Vincent De Paul Church Social Action Committee
Baltimore, MD

https://www.stvchurch.org/justice-service/the-resource-exchange/#homefurnishing

KITCHEN ITEMS:

The Resource Exchange

A Program of the St. Vincent De Paul Church Social Action Committee
Baltimore, MD

https://www.stvchurch.org/justice-service/the-resource-exchange/#starterkit

WOMEN’S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES:

Ruth’s Closet

Ruth’s Closet, an upscale resale boutique specializing in new & gently worn, fashionable women’s clothing and accessories, is a social enterprise of House of Ruth Maryland and profits support services and programs for victims of intimate partner violence and their children.

They accept donations of new and like-new freshly cleaned women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories at their warehouse location on Fridays from 12:00-5:00 PM only. No appointment necessary. The location for Ruth’s Closet donations is 11400-D Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, 21117 (rear door).  (410) 581-9780

https://hruth.org/ruths-closet/

MEN’S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES:

Christopher’s Place

Christopher Place Employment Academy is a resident employment academy. The program invites men to engage in a process of change that moves men from being homeless to permanent stable living that prepares men to obtain and maintain full time employment, that empowers men to live a life free of drugs.

Drop items off at Our Daily Bread located at 725 Fallsway Baltimore, Maryland 21202.  Donations are accepted daily between the hours of 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

https://cc-md.org/programs/christopher-place-employment-center/

MEDICAL, HEALTH AND BEAUTY ITEMS

Shepherd’s Clinic

Items in need are blood pressure cuffs (if being purchased, OMRON are the best),  heating pads, knee braces, wound supplies, canes and walkers, aquaphor and eucerin skin cream. To learn more,  please email  [email protected].

Amazon wish list : https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SKBNKRVGJBS1/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

CAMPING ITEMS