Compassion Bag - Information
How to make a St. Mark’s Bag of Compassion
Suggested items
- Travel size hygiene items
- Crew Socks
- Mittens
- $5 Winco gift cards
- Individually wrapped granola bars
- Individually wrapped candies
- Individual pack of Wipes
- Four large black trash bags, rolled together in a rubber band
- Tooth brush
- Deodorant
Place the items in bag similar to the illustration, or a gallon sized Ziploc bag.
When you share your bag of compassion
Pray Before you go, while you go, for the people you encounter
Don’t be in a hurry It’s okay to slip it out your window to someone on a street corner or freeway ramp. But prayerfully consider taking time to park the car and hand-deliver it.
Smile This person probably gets ignored by hundreds of people every day.
May eye contact It shows that the person matters.
Be available to talk Some people won’t want to talk so be sensitive. Others will be delighted to tell you their story. Simply introduce yourself and ask their name.
Offer Resources There is a card in the bag that offers resources. Let the person know it is inside.
Be Wise The majority of men and women experiencing homelessness are not dangerous-they’re people just like you. But it’s smart to go out with a friend or spouse to share your gift of compassion
Inspire others Share your bags of compassion story with us. Send a note about your experience to alittle@stmarksboise.org
How to make a St. Mark’s Bag of Compassion
Suggested items
- Travel size hygiene items
- Crew Socks
- Mittens
- $5 Winco gift cards
- Individually wrapped granola bars
- Individually wrapped candies
- Individual pack of Wipes
- Four large black trash bags, rolled together in a rubber band
- Tooth brush
- Deodorant
Place the items in bag similar to the illustration, or a gallon sized Ziploc bag.
When you share your bag of compassion
Pray Before you go, while you go, for the people you encounter
Don’t be in a hurry It’s okay to slip it out your window to someone on a street corner or freeway ramp. But prayerfully consider taking time to park the car and hand-deliver it.
Smile This person probably gets ignored by hundreds of people every day.
May eye contact It shows that the person matters.
Be available to talk Some people won’t want to talk so be sensitive. Others will be delighted to tell you their story. Simply introduce yourself and ask their name.
Offer Resources There is a card in the bag that offers resources. Let the person know it is inside.
Be Wise The majority of men and women experiencing homelessness are not dangerous-they’re people just like you. But it’s smart to go out with a friend or spouse to share your gift of compassion
Inspire others Share your bags of compassion story with us. Send a note about your experience to alittle@stmarksboise.org