The Amazen Operation Frosty

A list of 20 great items that are always needed for Operation Frosty! We would also encourage you to create some of your own care packages and distribute them in your own community! A small unexpected act of kindness can make such a difference. ❤️❄️⛄️

In 2022, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development reported about 6,785 homeless individuals.

Homelessness is more concentrated in urban areas, particularly in Baltimore City, which has the highest number of homeless individuals in the state. Other areas with significant homeless populations include Prince George's County and Montgomery County.

Common causes of homelessness in Maryland include lack of affordable housing, unemployment, mental health issues, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Economic factors, such as rising rent prices and insufficient income, are major contributors.

It's going to be a hot week! 🔥🔥🔥

Just a reminder.... while many people think about the homeless during the winter, just as much help is needed in the summer. Below is a list of some supplies you could give to a homeless individual. ❤️🤍🖤💛
- snacks
- water bottles
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- shorts
- sandals and shoes
- socks
- towels
- deodorant
- tarps
- feminine hygiene products

It's been hot...really, really hot! 🔥🔥🔥

While many people think about the homeless during the winter, just as much help is needed in the summer. Often, those who are homeless have to spend the majority of the day outside during these extremely hot days. Giving an individual just a bottle of water can make all the difference. You could also provide them with:
- snacks
- water bottles
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- shorts
- sandals and shoes
- socks
- towels
- deodorant
- tarps
- feminine hygiene products

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Awesome donation from a colleague today!
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Everyone is fighting their own battle. An act of kindness may mean so much and indeed be what is needed to be the catalyst for change.
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According to the Baltimore City's Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, approximately 1,600 men, women, and children are homeless in Baltimore City on any given night. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in Maryland there were an estimated 5,349 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Seeing the problem first hand and after meeting hundreds of homeless individuals, it would not be surprising if the numbers are higher than what is currently being reported. Thank you to each and everyone of you that continue to make Operation Frosty successful! Much love! ❤️❄️☃️

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Spring and summer are the perfect times to travel and go on new adventures! We are always searching for the hotel sized soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. While on your trip, consider collecting the ones that you don't use and donating them to Operation Frosty!

This will be our 10th year!!!!! We are so excited by the all the possible opportunities! More than anything, we are grateful for your support! ❤️

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Operation Frosty was a success! It was our 9th year and largest one yet! We were able to distribute 150 backpacks filled with supplies to the homeless in Baltimore City. For those that continue to support Operation Frosty.... THANK YOU...THANK YOU.... THANK YOU! We love you and could not have done it without you!

Getting closer to Operation Frosty day! Pics from day 2 of preparing the backpacks. We also got some last minute supplies! ❄️☃️❤️

Preparing for Operation Frosty! This is our 9th year! I am so thankful for those that have supported us through the years. You are truly amazing or "Amazen"! ❄️☃️❤️

There are so many amazing people in the world. It's an honor to know just a few of them.
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I have some of the best colleagues! Received an awesome donation today for Operation Frosty!
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Received an awesome donation from a colleague today! I am always thankful for any donation we receive, as our donors have become such a major part in the story of Operation Frosty!

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Elle, friend and colleague, stopped by the office and donated to Operation Frosty! Thank you so much Elle! ❤️❄️☃️

Picked up some great items tonight for Operation Frosty! Much of the focus was on purchasing socks and personal hygiene products. ❤️☃️❄️🤍

I hit the ground running on Black Friday to continue to collect items for the homeless care packages/backpacks for his year's Operation Frosty! Some amazing deals on food and supplies. If you are out and about this weekend and see some great deals, consider donating to Operation Frosty! It takes thousands of items to fill the backpacks. There has been so much love and support through the years from family and friends. You are truly the reason Operation Frosty is so successful!
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I hope everyone is having an amazing Friday! I wanted to share a resource with you that could be extremely valuable if you are a therapist, social worker, case manager, nurse, doctor, etc. If you are also struggling (which everyone does from time to time), you will find the website to be extremely helpful.

https://www.findhelp.org/

Put in your zip code and dozens of resources/programs become available and provides contact information. Resources are available in a number of different categories, including financial assistance, food, housing, goods/clothing, transit, medical care, education, employment, and legal assistance. For example, I put in Johns Hopkins zip code and 2,935 resources/programs are available in the area. In Hanover, PA there are approximately 2,226. I want to thank my friend Hava for sharing the website and information with me! You may have already known about it but if not, I'm sure you'll find it very useful.

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Before you know it... winter will have arrived! This will be out 9th Operation Frosty! We couldn't be more excited! We will be distributing 150 care packages/backpacks to the homeless... our largest Operation Frosty yet! There are a number of supplies that can really help those who are in need. If you would like to help, we are always looking for the following items:

Socks
Gloves
Blankets
Ponchos
Personal care items
Underwear
Umbrellas
First aid items
Winter hats
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Nail clippers
Combs/brushes
Female hygiene products
Hand sanitizer
Lotion
Body wipes
Low denomination fast food gift cards
Tylenol/aspirin
Mask and gloves

Showing a little kindness and compassion to someone who is struggling can go such a long way. Stay Amazen! ❤️💚🤍

It's really exciting to start preparing for this year's Operation Frosty. It will be the largest Operation Frosty yet. You haven't heard of Operation Frosty before!?

Throughout the year, we buy and collect thousands of supplies to create care packages for homeless individuals in Baltimore. During the winter, we hit the streets to hand out the care packages to them directly. It gives us a chance to talk with homeless individuals and truly understand their needs and concerns. They also can obtain valuable information on services that are available. What started out as five buckets of supplies has now turned into over a hundred backpacks that are distributed to the homeless each year! ❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️

This last weekend, Tiffany Keller and her daughters dropped off an awesome donation for Operation Frosty! Thank you so much! ☃️❄️❤️

This will be our largest Operation Frosty ever! Each person who has donated or volunteered their time is truly a part of this epic and amazing journey/cause. We could never have done it without you!

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Unfortunately, there are many biases against homeless individuals. Operation Frosty has given us an amazing opportunity to work with this population. Always be kind because since you truly don't know the struggles that somebody else may be going through.
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