BeMoreCaring

One last hurrah! ❤️

Jes and Kevin are back, which means tonight was my last night filling in on outreach. And I couldn’t have asked for a better team for my final “fill in”run — my husband and my son.

There was something pretty special about watching two people I love step into something that means so much to me. They carried bags, walked the streets, handed out meals and supplies, and most importantly, took the time to see and connect with the people we serve.

Tonight wasn’t fancy. It was just three people showing up, carrying what we had, and making sure our friends knew they weren’t forgotten.

I say it all the time: People matter, so we show up.

Tonight, my family showed up with me. And yeah… that was pretty awesome. ❤️

Welcome home, Jes and Kevin. I’m officially handing your route back. 😂

👀 Have you ever wondered what happens behind these doors?

You see the outreach pictures. You see the Amazon wish lists. You see us asking for meals, socks, hygiene supplies, volunteers, food — and occasionally some completely random thing we desperately need by Friday. 😂

But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes?

Where does it all go?
How does a donation become something that reaches someone living outside?
What happens inside our warehouse before our teams ever pull out for outreach?

Come see it. 🧡🖤

🏠 BeMoreCaring OPEN HOUSE
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 1321 Mercedes Drive, Suites A, B & D, Hanover, MD 21076

Come walk through our space. Meet our directors and some of the people who make this crazy operation work. See The Exchange. See where we prepare for outreach. See where donations come in, get organized and ultimately make their way back out into our community.

Most importantly, come see how we put the resources YOU help make possible to work.

Ask questions. Look around. Meet some people. And maybe even discover a way that you, your family, your church, your business or your organization can get plugged in.

And yes… we might even have a few surprises. 👀

No big presentation. No fancy sales pitch.

Just an open door and an opportunity to see BeMoreCaring from the inside.

You see us show up.
Now come see what makes showing up possible. 🧡🖤

Some stories aren’t ours to tell in detail.

There are names I won’t share and circumstances that belong to someone else. But I can tell you what happened on outreach last night.

We were at our final stop of the evening. Food had been served, most of our friends had moved on, and we were getting ready to wrap up when one of our outreach volunteers started talking with a gentleman nearby.

After a while, I was called over.

He was ready.

Ready to ask for help. Ready to try something different. Ready to take a step toward recovery.

And suddenly, nothing else mattered.

We started making calls. The first number didn’t answer. We tried another contact. And another. We waited.

By then, everyone else had left. Outreach was over.

But we weren’t leaving.

Because when someone says, “I’m ready,” you don’t drive away if there’s something you can do.

Eventually, the message came back:

Bring him.

So we loaded his belongings into the vehicle, made room, and drove him to a place where help was waiting.

On the way there, he shared pieces of his story. I won’t share those pieces—they’re his. But I will tell you that I reminded him of something I hope he remembers today:

His life has purpose. His story isn’t finished.

When we arrived, members of our outreach team walked inside with him.

And I sat outside and cried.

I don’t know what today will bring. I don’t know whether he’ll stay. Recovery belongs to the person walking through it, and sometimes it takes more than one try.

But I know this:

Last night, someone said he was ready.

And people were there to hear him.

If today isn’t the day, we’ll still be here tomorrow. And if he asks us to walk beside him again, we will.

People matter. So we show up.

And today, we’re asking you to pray for this friend.

Pray that this one sticks. Pray that he stays long enough to see what life on the other side can look like. Pray that he receives everything being offered to him—the help, the support, the hope, the second chances—and that when it gets hard, he chooses to stay and take one more step.

We don’t know what the rest of his story will be.

But last night, he took a step.

Now we pray for the next one. ❤️

What an incredible Saturday at BeMoreCaring! 🧡

Today we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of North Carolina A&T State University to BeMoreCaring — and when we say they came ready to WORK, we mean it! 🙌

This amazing crew jumped in across Suites A/B and D, helping us organize our space and tackle the ongoing transformation of The Exchange as we prepare to reopen it to our community.

There is so much that happens behind the scenes to make what we do possible, and days like today remind us just how much can happen when people come together with willing hands and caring hearts.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, laughter, and hard work this group brought into our building today. You helped move us forward in a BIG way.

And we’re really hoping today wasn’t just a volunteer day — we hope it was the beginning of an ongoing partnership. 🧡

Thank you, Baltimore Aggies, for spending your Saturday with us and becoming part of the BeMoreCaring story!

Aggies + BeMoreCaring = a pretty great team. 🧡💙💛

Just wanted to say 👋🏼 hello from Brazil 😁
Kevin and I are playing hookie this week to celebrate his 50th birthday in Rio, see the Christ the Redeemer statue, and cheer on the Ravens as we beat the Cowboys tomorrow!

Thank you to all of the peeps who are covering our BMC duties while we’re checking something off our bucket list! 🫶🏼

🥳5️⃣0️⃣ 🇧🇷😈🐦‍⬛🏈

We’ll see you guys when we get back! 😘
Jes & Kevin

🧡 SAVE THE DATE! We’re opening our doors! 🖤

We’ve been doing a LOT around here, and on Saturday, October 17 from 11–3, we want you to come see it!

If you’ve volunteered with us, donated, supported us, partnered with us, shopped with us, prayed for us, or even if you’ve just wondered what in the world we actually do in this building 😂 — come see us!

We want you to see BeMoreCaring in action. Come walk through our space, meet our team, see what’s changed, learn more about our outreach, food access, recovery connections and volunteer opportunities, and check out the newly relaunched BMC Exchange.

And if you’re part of another nonprofit, church, recovery program, business or community organization, please come! Some of the best things we do happen because people and organizations connect, figure out where our work overlaps, and decide to do something together.

There’s no big formal program and you don’t have to be here at exactly 11. Drop in anytime between 11 and 3. Come hang out, ask questions, shop, meet some people and see what we’re all about.

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 BeMoreCaring
1321 Mercedes Dr., Suites A, B & D
Hanover, MD 21076

Come see what’s changed and be a part of what’s next. 🧡🖤

And please share this so we can get the word out!

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DESPERATELY NEEDED FOR MONDAY NIGHTS

's WEEKLY MONDAY NIGHT VOLUNTEER WAREHOUSE CREW meets TONIGHT from 5:30 - 7:30/8:00pm.

Message Sabin Swickard if you want to join the MONDAY NIGHT TEAM. She would LOVE to have you on board.

That's right, our incredible WEEKLY MONDAY NIGHT WAREHOUSE TEAM is in need of approximately FIVE more dedicated members willing to commit their time on a steady and consistent basis. We especially encourage men, as their strength would be invaluable in assisting the women with lifting and organizing donations. Together, we can make a significant impact.

The warehouse is located at our headquarters
1321 Mercedes Drive
Suite A,B & D
Hanover, MD, United States, 21076

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WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED

The time slots are as follows:

Mondays
1 PM - 3 PM
3 PM-5 PM
5:30/6 PM - 7:30/8 PM

Wednesdays
1 PM - 3 PM
3 PM-5 PM
5:30/6 PM - 7:30/8 PM

Fridays
5:30/6 PM - 7:30/8 PM

PM Sabin Swickard if interested (or respond to this thread). Let her know the day and time you'd like to commit to on a weekly basis.

Bemorecaring is looking for YOU........yes YOU....the incredible individual reading this post!

We are urgently seeking dedicated warehouse volunteers who can commit to just "one" two-hour time slot each week on a consistent basis. Our goal is to recruit approximately ten volunteers for each of the seven available time slots, which means we need around 70 compassionate souls to join our mission.
As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in our warehouse, engaging in essential tasks such as sorting, preparing, and organizing weekly donations. This crucial work enables our outreach teams to effectively distribute resources to those in need on the streets. Additionally, you'll help maintain an organized and clutter-free storefront, ensuring a steady rotation of inventory for our exchange.

The warehouse is located at our headquarters
1321 Mercedes Drive
Suite A,B, & D
Hanover, MD, United States, 21076.

By dedicating just two hours a week, you'll find yourself immersed in an environment filled with positive energy, and like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others. Not to mention we blast some pretty great music to sing and dance to while sorting.

This opportunity not only allows you to contribute to a cause that goes beyond personal interests but also offers a profound sense of fulfillment and connection to the community. The experience promises to enrich your spirit and provide a sense of purpose that far exceeds the time you invest. Join us in making a meaningful impact—your involvement can truly change lives for the better....including your own. It's also a great way to network.

Nights will be spent with me, Sabin Swickard while the days are led by the wonderful Carol Wilson