Inversehalo Projects

Hygiene Kit Operation

2010-03-19T16:22:00.000-07:00

This is a Hygiene Kit

Of the many charitable operations we've been a part of, one of the most successful and adaptable functions we've seen is the creation and distribution of hygiene kits, much like these. When you are living on the street, with no private bathroom to call your own, having a compact, secure, and easily mobile set of simple hygiene materials is a necessity. There is no absolute standard to what can go into one of these kits, but the basics generally include a Toothbrush with cap and Toothpaste, Deodarant, Shaving Razor (double or triple bladed), Mini-Shampoo, Mini- Conditioner, Lotion, Sanitizer, and a bar of Soap. Additional items may include a pair of socks, portable toilet paper, or cue-tips, it's really up to what can be found an afforded.

These bags are on display to serve 2 Functions:
1. To show you what the majority of your donations are going towards,
2. To allow you the opportunity to join the fun and make your own!

Almost everything we find we get at the local Dollar Tree. Here is our procedure:

Buy a box of Galloon Sized Zip Lock Baggies (10 bags = $1.00)
Buy 10 Tubes of Toothpaste ($1.00 each = $10.00)
2 five packs of Tooth Brushes with Caps ($1.00/pack = $2.00/ 10 tooth brushes)
10 Bars of Deodorant ($1.00 each = $10.00)
1 ten pack of double edge razors ($1.00)
3 three packs of bar soap ($1.00/ 3pack = $3.00/ 9 bars of soap)
5 two packs of Hand Sanitizor ($1.00/pack = $5.00)
10 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner Bottles ($1.00 each=$10.00 *You can find smaller bottles to seperate the big bottles into, or you can get little shampoos and conditioners from hotels*)
10 little packets of Paper Napkins ($1.00/pack = $10.00)

The total cost of this venture is $52.00 and it will make a complete bathroom kit for 10 houseless individuals, but it doesn't necessarily have to cost this much; other deals can be found at Big Lots, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or other Dollar Store and Family Dollar locations. Also, the packs you make do not have to contain everything listed here, for many of the men and women who are homeless a simple pair of socks, razor, and shaving cream are more than enough, or simply a kit for washing their hair and face, let your imagination do the work. Just consider that if you were homeless and only had a public restroom or river to bathe in, what would be useful and helpful? That's how we started, and that's the best place to start.

Thank you for your consideration and participation. If you put together these kits on your own, please let us know and you can come with us to hand them out directly to those who would need and appreciate it.

Sponsored and Endorsed by:
P.U.S.H. (People United to Stop Homelessness) - www.pushsjc.com
Inversehalo - www.inversehalo.com
Feed The People - www.feedthepeople.ning.com
You can call us at 904-292-2100 and ask for the Charity Specialist, Thank you

Christmas expansion plans 2009

2010-02-25T11:02:00.000-08:00

Outline from the Inversehalo Network:

Basic...

Bring Christmas to the outer areas of St. Augustine and St. Johns county. Serve a hot meal, cocoa, and distribute (donated) gifts to the homeless or impoverished in those areas. This allows for two strong concepts to come into focus: 1. Locations picked for Christmas, will become permanent locations for 'Lon's mobile kitchen'. 2. The community of St. Johns county will be more aware of the efforts being made to help the homeless. Which eventually sets a new standard of awareness and compassion from the 'community'.... Both of these concepts are vital for pushing forward and expanding the routine of what PUSH,FNB,Resurrection episcopal, and Inversehalo have been doing for the last 3 months. As I have mentioned before, getting to these people on the outskirts is vital to solving certain issues of health, despair, and hopelessness. Issues that everyone of us have seen while working on the census. The areas that have been chosen so far are: 1. North St. Augustine (Winn-Dixie parking lot) 2. South St. Augustine (Big-Lots parking lot) 3. 207 (across from the Epic movie theater) 4. the Main Plaza Downtown 5. Hastings (this area will be more defined after talking to the OURS center) Items that have to be thought about: Food (what kind, how much, etc) Gifts (Jenn had a good idea about getting 'churches' involved to buy particular items...) Distribution (whose really available, and where should they go?)

End Results:

1. The problem with the turn out in Hastings, is the result of us being under the assumption that their was a foundation to properly stand upon. Within the St. Augustine area P.U.S.H. and Inversehalo represent the proper foundation by which these kinds of activities have come about... I believe that the meeting next week with some of the people from Hastings will show exactly what I'm talking about...

My opinion about Hastings is that it should be taken off of the mobile kitchen list until certain "problems" are first resolved. The area is too unstable to be worked upon at this time.

2. The locations for 207+ Holmes and 312 @ Big Lots went just as planned. Although, as for a permanent spot for future feedings, the 'drop-in center' would make a better spot. I'm sure permission would need to be asked, first...

3. The Winn-Dixie Location also did well, and continuing to feed this area should start ASAP. This should also expand into the State Rd 16 area considering that many of the people who showed up to Winn-Dixie also were from the St. Rd. 16 area.

Overall, the entire venture went as planned (of course). There are some specific jobs that need to be set in stone, such as someone to monitor all the sites. Also, there needs to be a reliable list of volunteers that will control each site.

Our FINAL ANALYSIS:

we created 'FEED THE PEOPLE' : to visit click here

St. Johns County Homeless Census

2009-11-18T09:07:00.000-08:00

Members of the astute organization P.U.S.H. (People United to Stop Homelessness) asked for our assistance in the St. Johns county pilot census for homeless people in St. Augustine and the surrounding areas. This pilot census will provide accurate data and eventually helpful assistance for everyone in need living in the St. Augustine area.

To view the results of the Homeless census visit PUSH's website here

INVERSEHALO: R.C.O.V. - Survival Packs

2009-08-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

This is a perpetual project found in our R.C.O.V. department; which is specialized as an outreach and advocacy group for the homeless. These bags contain materials necessary for people to 'survive' in our urban areas. Each 1gallon Ziploc bag includes (but is not limited too):

-Hand Sanitizer
-2 different size bandages
-High protein snack foods
-Vitamin supplements
-A bottle of water
-Deodorant
-A piece of paper and pencil
-An Inversehalo:R.C.O.V. pamphlet on urban survival

These bags are individually $5.00 to create and are worth every penny. If you would like to donate funds or materials please see our main web page for details.

Anti-Vaccination Campaign

2009-08-19T16:06:00.000-07:00

Started August 1, 2009

The U.S. government along with FEMA, the CDC and the World Health Organization are "staging" a mass pandemic of Swine Flu (H1N1). According to reliable sources, the 'powers that be' will make it mandatory that anyone and everyone must be vaccinated.

This incredulous decision is UN-warranted and UN-constitutional. Therefore, our campaign is set up as an awareness tactic - informing the public on what dangers there are, what the chemical make-up of the vaccines are, and a nice reminder of the Thalidomide incident of the 1950's and 1960's.

Project Orion

2009-08-12T09:02:00.001-07:00

Begins - June 2009

The order of Inversehalo's major project against Human Trafficking, Kidnapping, Human Sacrifice and Targeted Abuse. This project will reach out into many areas such as West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ocala, Orlando, Daytona and Lake City. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness on how NOT to become a victim of these crimes, as well as locate and destroy the criminal organizations behind these particular crimes.

Participants can sign up on meetup.com!

Distribution Solutions

2009-08-12T08:59:00.000-07:00

Distribution Solutions - started June 5, 2008

Recycled cans = T-shirts for the Homeless. This project was deemed "ongoing" because the homeless are always in the need of clean and suitable clothing.

Visit our link to Distribution Solution

Rezoning Areas

2009-08-12T08:58:00.000-07:00

Rezoning Areas - started March 2008

In order to combat against the corrupt City Council of St. Augustine as well as strive against other sinister organizations, these stickers (on your left) are left at various locations around the cities of Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

The idea of an area being "re-zoned" inversehalo style, promotes our right to display our free artwork. Even though they are just promotional displays, the idea of what they say must speak loudly to anyone who receives these stickers.

At least were not spray painting with stencils... well, just for now anyways...

Project Pythos

2009-08-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

started July 4, 2008
ended December 14, 2008

Designed to combat Abortion in Jacksonville, FL, project "Pythos" derives it's name from the ancient greek story of Apollo killing the serpent Pythos. The goal of this project is to close down all abortion facilities within the Jacksonville area. Activities and actions are coordinated with the 40daysforlife campaign as well as with other Pro-Life groups within the region.

Project pythos also includes sub-projects to help pregnant women find medical help as well as get free supplies such as cribs and clothing.

of course this project did draw the attention of Homeland security and the FBI who are actually pretty nice guys.

Project Baby Abby

2009-08-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Project Baby "abby" started - September 2007
ended - December 2007

As the first pro-life project done by Inversehalo, baby "abby" was aimed at improving social awarness on the atrocities of Abortion. The name, Abby, was picked because it's the word, baby, misspelled. Signs with Abby were posted in front of the Nombre De Dios, during the 40daysforlife campaign as well as being displayed in suburban locations around the Jacksonville area.

Project Quarantine

2009-08-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

In the beginning Inversehalo was known as the "Zetetic" group. Our first project was to look into the pollution of the St. John's river and to find the source of contamination. Our findings led us to infiltrate an island in the middle of the river called "Quarantine". This island was one of many sources of contamination which resulted in the Blue Algae scare in 2006. Amongst other main contributors of pollution are JEA, Jaxport, Georgia Pacific, and the local city government. Our data and findings were turned over to the proper authorities and articles were run in the local newspaper.

Unfortunately, the result of our investigation led to a raise in taxes for the local public in order to deal with "waste clean up".

It was under the direction of the Myriad Order, that Zetetic was redesigned and instituted as the Inversehalo Organization.