Jake’s Diapers builds more community partnerships as COVID-19 numbers rise. Here’s a look at how we’ve helped out with Thompson Centre on Lourdes in Appleton. With COVID-19 numbers again on the rise, we live with increased uncertainty about the future of the virus and a pending return to normal. The
A Focus on Holistic Wellbeing as COVID-19 Numbers Rise
NorthShore Care Supply Partners with Jake’s to Give More Essentials to Individuals with Incontinence During COVID-19 Crisis
NorthShore Care Supply launched with a mission to restore dignity for seniors with incontinence, a perfect match for our nonprofit mission. “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” – Fred Rogers Hygiene products are something every human uses to improve health and overall
Continuing Support for Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19
Jake’s Diapers community partner Safe Haven keeps all services running while supporting basic needs for domestic abuse victims during COVID-19. She started down the right track, felt the momentum below her feet – and then COVID-19 threw her off course again. Shortly before Wisconsin went on lockdown, she had been
COVID-19 Volunteers: Crafty Opportunities During Stay-At-Home Times
Establishing social distancing policies changes things up for COVID-19 volunteers. With increased needs for our ongoing COVID-19 response alongside orders to stay at home and socially distance With increased needs for our ongoing COVID-19 response alongside orders to stay at home and socially distance, we’ve had a need for hands-on
On Nonprofit Partnership: Together, We Reach Those Most in Need
An elderly woman recovering from surgery, a veteran at home without food and someone made homeless by COVID-19, all getting help through a vital nonprofit partnership. The coronavirus pandemic is surrounding all of us, yet each person and family are impacted in different ways. We continue our committed partnerships with
Serving People in Need While Preventing COVID-19 Spread
With social distancing key to prevent COVID-19 spread, drive-thru distributions and virtual support become the new normal. As we continue with daily life while abiding by best practices to avoid COVID-19 spread, we’re all experiencing major shifts in communication. Instead of gatherings with family and friends, many have turned to
Jake’s Packs Airplane With Hygiene Kits Scheduled for Waukesha Delivery
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today volunteer pilots are flying much needed hygiene suppliesin the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Waukesha County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) helped coordinate the donation of personal hygiene kits and diapers from Jake’s Diapers, Inc. to help address immediate needs for individuals and families currently residing in
Cloth Kits Help Families Displaced by Australia Fire
Jake’s Diapers partnership supports families impacted by Australia fire crisis. An average American middle class family seems like a group of people who would generally experience a quality life in our developed, modern country. Yet, news reports continue to show time and again that many people in this bracket struggle
How Cloth Will Help Us Through Coronavirus Pandemic
Reusable items can reduce financial strains that people living in poverty will feel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Parents strolling the baby aisle at many stores across the U.S. are running into limited options and even empty shelves as the world continues its fight against COVID-19. This scene impacts society
Coronavirus resources: Learn about community impact and where to get help
We’re working diligently to provide help to people in need during this difficult time. Read the stories about people who need help, as browse our links to coronavirus resources. News of school and other local closures last week provided a glimpse at the real impact the coronavirus will have on