What is the Blanket and Beanie AppeaL?
Imagine this. It’s the middle of winter. It’s midnight and it’s freezing cold. There is a cool breeze blowing. You’re alone, outside, with nothing to keep you warm. The sad truth is that this is the reality for not just 1 person, but 1000’s of people across Sydney and Parramatta.
To make a difference, schools all over Sydney are uniting to help the homeless this winter. The Blanket and Beanie Appeal (BABA) is run throughout the Month of May each year in local schools in the Hills. You can bring in blankets, beanies, scarves, mens pants & women’s sanitary items to your participating schools donation box.
The BABA originated from Baulkham Hills Baptist Church. In 2016, the appeal started at Pennant Hills High School. In 2017, William Clark Collage was involved. The appeal grew, expanding to 6 schools, then 12, then 14, 20 & in 2024, operated in 22 local High Schools & Primary Schools in the Hills. Since its inception, the BABA has collected & distributed over 12500 items to the homeless in Sydney. Together, united, we can make a difference. Will you join us?
Where do donations go?
Our amazing BABA volunteers collect donations from each school & deliver them to a sorting location, where over 80 volunteers sort through, count & box up the donations ready for distribution.
We partner with amazing charities that distribute the donations amongst their networks, ensuring that the donations end up in the hands that need them most. These include: Mission Australia, Hope Street & Living Hope.
how can i get my school involved?
We want to work with primary & high schools in the Hills, Sydney! If you would like to get your school involved in this years appeal, reach out to us on our contact page, or send us an email admin@blanketandbeanieappeal
Child Safety & Safeguarding Statement
The Blanket & Beanie Appeal (BABA) is committed to the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in its activities. BABA operates in alignment with the NSW Child Safe Standards and has clear policies and procedures in place to:
Promote child-safe practices
Maintain professional boundaries
Ensure transparent and accountable communication
Respond appropriately to concerns or incidents
All BABA Volunteer Team Members are required to comply with strict communication, conduct, and safeguarding guidelines. Student engagement occurs only through approved channels and under defined oversight arrangements. Concerns relating to child safety are taken seriously and managed in accordance with BABA’s Child Safety and Safe Communication Policy. All team members have a valid WWCC. If you have any concerns, you can speak with our safe ministry coordinator via admin@blanketandbeanieappeal.com
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