November 2023 Spotlight

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Street Patrol has happily served Count, although he has moved around a bit. Meet Count and read on for how Street Patrol supports him.

Would you mind sharing any situation/life circumstance that led you to meeting Street Patrol?

{I have} pretty much {been} homeless since I lost my job and desire to progress. 

What did the support from Street Patrol mean to you?

They give me a great {deal} of support, during my time of need.

Please provide a quote for our readers. 

Life's a b%^&*, if you try to throw grits on a pimp and miss.

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Street Patrol loves our patrons. Meet Mama Dee and read on for how Street Patrol supports her.

Would you mind sharing any situation/life circumstance that led you to meeting Street Patrol?

I was on the riverfront and they came down and gave food, clothing, and personal items to us in a very nice and caring way.

What did the support from Street Patrol mean to you?

It meant a lot, knowing that people of color were so helpful in our situation.

Are there are any additional details you want to share?

K-D. & Cutts make it fun and funny at times. They make you forget about your worries for a few minutes.

"Just because you're living outside, you don't have to become an animal. Even though it's not a house, you can make a tent a home." -Mama Dee

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 Street Patrol is back at it again! Our May 2023 Cardinals Fundraiser was just as exciting as our April game, where we raised over $1400. Our time tested and valued volunteers Jenine & Bobby as well as our newest supporters Jocelyn, Jordan, & Mike joined us. Read on for their take on the Cardinals Concession Stand Fundraiser.  

 What motivated you to volunteer with Street Patrol @ our Cardinals Concession Stand Fundraiser? It is a Lot of work.

"I had a 40 volunteer hour requirement to be completed within a specific time frame. I researched volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch and chose Street Patrol because I have worked concession stands back in the day and wanted to help." - Jocelyn

"I had to find somewhere to volunteer and I liked the message behind Street Patrol's purpose. But as I volunteered, I became more motivated to do it even when I didn't have to because of the group's drive to help others and the genuine care for the community! I will definitely be back after seeing behind the scenes and Street Patrol's mission. " - Jordan

This was your first time volunteering at a Cardinals Game Concession Stand. And you did it Twice. How was it? 

"Yes, I did the Cardinals' concession stand twice. I enjoyed the first time, so I came back a second time." - Jocelyn

"I enjoyed it a lot! It is hard work but the crew we had both times made things go really smooth and enjoyable. I loved working side by side with everyone, especially for a good cause." - Jordan

Are there any additional details you want to share?
 

"If you all do the Cardinal Concession stand in 2024, hit me up. lol" - Jocelyn

"If anyone chooses one non-profit to support, make it Street Patrol. They're out here really making a difference." - Jordan

"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Jocelyn

"Motivation comes and goes. When you’re driven, whatever is in front of you will get destroyed.” – David Goggins. - Jordan

Street Patrol had the pleasure of working with several new volunteers for our Cardinals Major League Baseball Concession Stand Fundraiser.  Big ups to Applesauce, Jocelyn, Cynthia, Jenine, Jordan, Matt, and the UPSers. So, a few UPSers from Human Resources volunteered for the first time as well. They never heard of Street Patrol before, but found us on the United Way's Volunteer Center. They were quickly acclimated though. Read on for their take on the Cardinals Fundraiser.

What motivated you & your co-workers to volunteer with Street Patrol @ our Cardinals Concession Stand Fundraiser? It is a Lot of work.

"I am driven to support my community in a variety of ways. At one point in my life, I was on the receiving side of charity, and now I am able to give it back, especially with my Time. And also several years ago, I used to work in kitchens, so this was nothing new for me. Hence, how I knew to set up the sink to do the pots and pans. Lol." - Mike

"I wanted my team to volunteer for a local organization for team building, networking, and to support our community". - Kolten

"Support an organization that focuses on helping others." - Joy

This was your first time volunteering at a Cardinals Game Concession Stand. How was it? 

"I Absolutely loved it. Even though I was a few minutes [hours] late, clearly when I came in, I brought the energy. Lol. I enjoyed greeting the multitude of people and taking care of them. They were satisfied. They gave me lots of smiles. They told me thank you. And I had a return customer come directly up to me. And one lady even came up to me just to do small talk because she liked my name." - Mike

"It was a lot of work, but we had a great time. I would have appreciated more structure from the concession supervisor. I was confused about my responsibilities at the beginning of the day." - Kolten

Welcome to our world, Kolten

"It was good. A lot to take in at first but that was okay." - Joy

Are there any additional details you want to share?
 

"I thought K-D. did a great job and was also very engaged the entire event. She gave Good instructions. And we started strong and we finished strong." - Mike

"No, we really enjoyed our time with Street Patrol, and we hope to volunteer with them again." - Kolten

"It would have been helpful to swap some people around halfway through so the people in the kitchen could get some relief from the heat of the grill." - Joy
It is definitely HOT back there.

"We, as humans, tend to take on a lot of stress with life and will say something is 'impossible'. But when you put 110% in God's hands, anything is possible."  - Mike

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill.  - Kolten