1. Host a holiday party at your home or office and ask guests to bring a cash donation or an item for BPHI residents, i.e. new underwear or pajamas for children and sweaters and coats.
2. Leave A Legacy– make provisions in your will or estate for a bequest to BPHI.
3. Stuff holiday stockings with goodies for our homeless men and women, i.e. toiletries, comb, brush (200 adults).
4. Shop online using  www.goodshop to purchase you holiday gifts; up to 30% of every purchase will also go to BPHI!
5. Search the Internet www.goodsearch.org.  Specify BPHI as your charity of choice to raise donations with each search.
6. Sponsor a meal for the homeless in the name of you family or friends— and   invite them to come cook and serve it. 
7. Organize a benefit fundraiser, i.e. golf tournament, restaurant opening.
8. Invite BPHI’s Speakers Bureauto speak to your co-workers or group.
9. Conduct a “Drive” to collect needed items for BPHI residents, i.e. clothes, toiletries.
10. Organize a group to volunteer to complete a special project, i.e. paint

Rachel, a mother of four children ages 12 years through 18 months old, found herself in a turbulent relationship with their father. Although Rachel had steady employment with an orthopedist, she had not been able to save any money so she moved in temporarily with her aunt. Through the 2-1-1 helpline she was referred to BPHI where she participated in weekly parenting classes, the Motivated Moms support group and sessions with the Family Therapist. Rachel continued to work and saved her money until she had enough to move into her own apartment last year, just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Rachel returns each week to BPHI to attend the support group and Family Therapy sessions.

Conrad was a skilled woodworker with a serious drug and alcohol problem that led to five years in jail. Once released Conrad found his way to BPHI. With a personal commitment to improve his life, he worked with his behavioral health counselor and, through BPHI’s Workforce Development Center, found a job as a wood finisher making $22/hour. Conrad saved his earnings and moved into a transitional housing facility where he is continuing to rebuild his life.

Della became homeless when she lost her job while she was dealing with a chronic medical condition and the inability to collect on short-term disability insurance. Dental care and repair for her lost front tooth was well beyond her means. When she arrived at the Center her teeth were in a dire condition. “As they say, the first impressions make the lasting impression - especially in a job search,” Della said. “It is very hard not to be able to smile because of bad teeth. Now, with the skilled dental work provided by BPHI, I am able to smile again!”