Step 1: Click the Amazon link to select the items you wish to donate. We also gratefully accept monetary contributions. Please see the payment options listed below.
Step 2: Items are received by mail at least two weeks before the distribution date. Once delivered, they are carefully sorted and packaged for distribution.
Step 3: We recruit dedicated volunteers, with approximately 14-16 individuals participating to assist with distributions. Each month, 100 packages are handed out on the last Saturday.
LET'S DRIVE CHANGE
The Butterfly Effect Experience is a faith-based organization dedicated to serving the homeless community in Downtown Los Angeles. My mother and I started this ministry in 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. Each month, we create and distribute 50–100 "blessing bags" filled with essential items like snacks, water, and hygiene products. Every bag contains approximately 25 items and includes a sandwich lunch. Additionally, we provide optional items such as clothing, shoes, underwear, tents, sleeping bags, and bedding.
We are able to fund these efforts through the generosity of donations from our church, family, friends, coworkers, and peers. I maintain an Amazon wish list with bulk items needed for the bags and share the link via text. Monetary donations are also accepted through Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or in person. Every dollar donated is used exclusively to purchase items for the blessing bags.
Each month, volunteers assist with packing and distributing the bags, ensuring the process runs smoothly. Our outreach focuses on locations where homeless individuals lack access to services such as missions or food banks. We visit people living under or near freeways, train stations, and other isolated areas. The individuals we meet are often receptive and grateful for the support we provide.
If this ministry resonates with you and you’d like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you! Please email me to discuss how you can help.
Thank you for your support and for making a difference in the lives of those in need!
-Vanessa Smith
If you're interested in volunteering, please email us your full name and phone number. We’ll be in touch with you shortly!
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