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December 17, 2019

The 7th Annual Baltimore Association of Black Journalists’ #BABJHoliday party kicked off December 16, 2019 at Granny’s Restaurant in Owings Mills, Maryland.

This year’s BABJ “party with a purpose” helped collect coats and toiletries for New Vision House of Hope, Inc. transitional housing services in Baltimore.

This was also a chance for BABJ members to catch up, fellowship and have a great time for a good cause.

Among the festivities, members played a Black Journalism Jeopardy quiz game for prizes.

Everyone left the event with a game prize, #BABJHoliday stickers and candy.


2019 #BABJHoliday for New Vision House of Hope

BABJ members and party guests donated more than 80 items to New Vision House of Hope.

Here is a complete itemized list of the 2019 #BABJHoliday donations:

 

#BABJHoliday New Vision House of Hope Donation Inventory

  • 6 scarves 
  • 6 hats
  • 1 pair of gloves 
  • 3 men’s blazers (gently used)
  • 2 men’s winter jackets
  • 1 men’s lightweight jacket
  • 12 pairs of men’s socks
  • 6 washcloths 
  • 9 bars of soap
  • 3 bottles of hand sanitizer 
  • 20 pairs of women’s socks 
  • 1 tube of toothpaste
  • 2 toothbrushes 
  • 1 bottle of mouthwash 
  • 1 pack of facial wipes
  • 1 pack of cotton swabs 
  • 3 travel-size dental hygiene kits
  • 2 travel-size deodorants 
  • 1 each travel-size lotion, body wash and shampoo
  • 2 blankets (leftover from 2017). 

Those who were unable to attend can make a tax-deductible donation at any time by going to the website, newvisionhouseofhope.com. 

New Vision House of Hope responded to the donations with this thank you letter.

 

Our BABJ Holiday Hangout History

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists started in the fall of 2013 and immediately jumped into a holiday tradition of having a “party with a purpose” to help Baltimore-area charities and efforts while supporting Black owned businesses. Here’s a growing list of the #BABJHoliday efforts over the years.

2013 – In 2013 we celebrated the beginning for BABJ at Silo .5% (View photo gallery). We also teamed up with Philanthropix to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. (Read more)

 

2014 – Our second #BABJholiday in 2014 BABJ collected gifts at Teavolve for the “It’s Kindertime” Toy Drive. (Read more and view photos)

 

2015 – We hosted our 2015 #BABJHoliday at Flight American Fusion. BABJ continued the season of giving tradition with a coat and toy drive to benefit the Penn-North Kids Safe Zone in Sandtown. Several members also “adopted for the holidays,” 3 girls ages 8 and 11. (Read more and view photos)

2016 – In 2016 we teamed up with Charm City Warmth Drive to help get winter protective gear to those weathering the winter on the streets. (Read more and view photos/video)

 

2017 – The 2017 #BABJHoliday yielded nearly 80 items to 2 Save Souls Records and Spirit 2 Spirit Ministries’ 2018 blanket drive during our party at  13.5% Wine Bar. (Read more and view photos)

2018 – BABJ collected more than 120 clothing items and toiletries for teens at the Loving Arms – Maryland youth shelter during our party at Flight American Fusion. (Read more and view photos)