Think about the places you spend money that could be spent elsewhere. How many of these purchase decisions do you have control over? For parents, spending money on diapers is one expense that is simply a necessity – and it certainly adds up. Jake’s Diapers operates the Eastern Wisconsin Diaper
Money Well Spent: How Diapers Empower People Out of Poverty
Diapers Bring U.S. Mom to Tears
Changing a baby’s diaper sometimes involves tears – usually from the little one who doesn’t want their tushie wiped. In the work we do, however, it’s not uncommon that a clean diaper would bring tears of joy to a parent’s eyes. For example, one mom who benefitted from our national
You’re Invited! Hope Factory Open House
We grow up so fast. And we’re not just talking about how time flies for parents, watching kids go from diapers to driving in the blink of an eye. At Jake’s Diapers, we are overjoyed at the amazing strides our organization has made since becoming official in 2013 – growing
California Startup Supports Jake’s with Buy-One-Give-One Program
She’s someone who’s been there, done that — and now she’s working to help others thrive in their parenting experience. Mari Leong started cloth diapering her own children after her grandmother’s recommendation, and quickly realized all the natural benefits of the reusable option. “As soon as I started, I learned
Cloth Diaper Education: Important Piece of Our Mission
It’s too much work. Too much laundry. Sounds complicated. These are all thoughts that may block someone from cloth diapering their children, but the truth is this approach is far from difficult — and it can be life changing. “For people who need a long term solution to diaper need,
Crying Over Cloth: Diaper Gifts Impact Furloughed Employees in Puerto Rico
When it comes to diaper changes, most commonly a baby might shed a tear or two – but in our situation, we see many adults crying, too. With the government shutdowns in early 2019, our team at Jake’s Diapers organized efforts to help individuals impacted by the situation. We leveraged
Diapers Empower Teen Moms Out of Poverty
From the beginning, Jake’s Diapers has leveraged partnerships with established organizations already serving people in need. It’s made it possible to easily connect with populations living in poverty, and create a wide-reaching impact around the world. It’s also a source of inspiration, to realize the stories that come from the
Wrapped in Love: Local Businesses Collaborate to Donate Nearly 15,000 Diapers to Jake’s
When the opportunity to help the local community surfaced, employees at Miron Construction were quick to jump into action. “Hearing that one in three parents struggle to provide diapers for their baby, Miron Construction challenged its employees and neighboring businesses to a diaper drive through the company’s Wrapped in Love
Beautiful Bums: Lighthouse Kids Emphasizes Cloth Diaper Designs + Eco-Friendly Approach
There is a lot of beauty in the work we do. Watching the impact a diaper donation can have and how it empowers these families to take steps out of poverty is amazing. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and one of our business partners has another way of
Tending to Basic Needs in Skagit County
Majestic mountains overlook a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. A powerful river flows westward towards beautiful islands and world-famous tulip fields blanket the valley in the spring. This is the picture that those living in Skagit County, Washington, experience in their backyard. But, hidden beneath the beauty