Berwick Area Transitional Services-BATS

05/30/2026

Join us for a Bike Run benefiting Beyond Violence Inc., hosted by Hog's Hollow Saloon 💜

Come together for a great ride, great people, and an even greater cause as we raise awareness and support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

📍 Hog's Hollow Saloon
📅 August 15th, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. Kickstands up

Whether you ride, donate, sponsor, or simply help spread the word, your support helps provide hope, advocacy, and resources to those who need it most.

Let’s stand together, ride together, and make a difference in our community.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Today Jason Huff & Frank Spaid assisted in transitioning clients from The Gate House PA & a motel to the Bloomsburg Boarding House

05/29/2026

In response to an emergency situation, we are seeking volunteers to aid in setting up a large-scale temporary emergency shelter in Danville off Woodbine Lane.

The exact date has not been confirmed, but it is expected to take place over the weekend or early Monday morning.

If you are interested in assisting, please respond with 'interested' and we will notify you once all plans are in place. Thank you.

Update
Monday 10:30
For those who are available & interested
Please PM for address
We'll be helping move I believe office furniture to set up cots, etc.

05/29/2026

I, Frank Spaid might need to get the truck washed.

Big Thank You to the Foundry Church. They've helped us a couple times now. Community matters!

05/29/2026

Reference to the Hope Chest comments and concerns:

I believe God has us covered. It's simply unbelievable and amazing. I was in office today meeting with a key sponsor hours before the state came in. We already talked about a plan. I do believe she talked to Tracy head of CRC.

Funny thing, Tracy Larish popped in and had walked by him leaving. I asked for her to yell/have the gentleman come back but signals were crossed.

But we CRC & BATS have a plan. We just need time to fully put it together.

We are here to support the community the best we can. Together we can make the best difference.

Thank you everyone for your support. I do believe we are being watched over. For He has a plan. His timing is what matters.

05/28/2026

Today was extremely busy and aplogize if case management office time is limited. I am working hard with catching up on Assistance Applications along with walk- in intakes, etc.

I, Frank Spaid as case manager for BATS, have been spending a lot of Street Outreach time. I've been assisting with other agencies with some emergent concerns and with case management.

We are actually seeking more volunteers to help keep doors open for the Drop In Center--ultimately part of our goal.

We would also appreciate assistance with Intake services. This would be reviewed per volunteer due to confidentiality, responsibility, & training.

If interested
We have Applications online or arrange a meet & greet to review. Also seeking members to fill committee seats, too.

05/28/2026

On the Bright side of the Day

Our blueprint prints have received the Engineered Stamp off for approval.

Next step
Zoning Hearing

05/28/2026

The Community Hope Chest Update

After two years with the Hope Chest. We recently received a visit from the Department of Agriculture regarding an anonymous complaint. While I may wonder who made the complaint, honestly, it doesn’t matter. We were already working on improvements due to previous concerns and feedback.

Moving forward, ONLY non-perishable and sealed items may be placed in the Community Hope Chest.

Fresh food services will now be moved indoors. A licensed RD/LDN has offered to sponsor food preparation and oversee food handling and serving procedures. We will be scheduling sponsored lunches in collaboration with CRC and ourselves here at Berwick Area Transitional Services.

During scheduled meal times, doors will be open for pickup or for anyone who would like to sit down and eat here. For meals, we will ask participants to complete a simple registration form. This helps us better document the need for these services and may assist with future funding opportunities and expanded community programs.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we continue working to expand services and better serve our community.

Again, the Community Hope Chest is for NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ONLY.

If this policy cannot be followed, we may have to remove the Hope Chest entirely.

Thank you all for your continued support, and thank you to Shane from the Department of Agriculture Food Safety Division for helping guide us as we work toward serving the community safely and responsibly.