Feeding Those Impacted by COVID
Denver Civil Unrest Cleanup
BEFORE AFTER
Especially during COVID “Safer at Home” Colorado Baptists are Bringing Help, Hope & Healing.
Beginning April 1 through May 21 CBDR volunteers along with Community of Grace Church (COG) volunteers had a full day of set up, 14 days of feeding and one full day of clean-up and tear-down. During this time 4,205 meals were served to those that were being effected by the pandemic. 212 Bibles (English & Spanish) and 50 Jesus Films were distributed as well. It was exciting to see the COG volunteers talking, taking prayer requests and praying for people as they waited inside their vehicle for their a meals.
In the midst of this some of the food prep tents were damaged due to a wind storm. But God graciously provided a substitute tent so that the outreach could go on.
The COG volunteers stood out in the sun and heat directing traffic and ministering to people. Since the pandemic restrictions kept us from being able to provide housing for our CBDR volunteers, we had to limit the volunteers to those who lived within a 2 hour commute. So many of the same volunteers were there almost every day working non-stop.
June 3 and 5 another team of CBDR volunteers responded to the request for graffiti and trash clean-up during the civil unrest in downtown Denver. They cleaned one very large wall and the very next day that same wall had been graffiti-ed again but the team persevered to clean it again. The business owners were very appreciative.
How To Deploy:
- Do NOT self-deploy. You must be a part of a CBDR deployment team.
- All Volunteers must provide proof of health insurance. A copy should be given to your CBDR Blue Hat (Supervisor) heading up the deployment team.
- All Volunteers must have a current year Personal and Medical Information packet. Once completed scan/email to LSachitano@cbgc.org or fax 303.771.6272 attn: Lauren.
Training Checklist:
- Picture ID (i.e. Colorado Driver’s License, passport etc.)
- proof of online payment OR check/cash (Note: we can NOT accept credit cards at training)
- notepad and pen (optional)
- hat and suntan lotion for outside trainings is recommended
- You must wear hard-soled, closed-toe shoes-NO sandals-there will be field training
- Work boots are needed for Chainsaw training (not offered at all trainings).
- Completed DR Packet: download (see Home page), please print and bring with you to training. This will shorten your time at the registration desk.
- New volunteers and those needing to re-credential, fill out the full downloadable packet.
- If you are current on your credentials and are coming to refresh or add units, fill out the “adding units” packet. (go back to DR home page)