News reports scatter with ongoing disrepair after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico two years ago. Tarps, for example, still cover many houses as what should have been a temporary roofing solution, but continue to provide shelter for residents. A program called All Hands and Hearts is actively working on “mucking
Still Rebuilding: 2 Years Post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico, Residents Await Roof Repairs, Other Aid
Better Outcomes for New Moms in Ethiopia, in Part Thanks to Diapers
In Ethiopia, a child is born – but a mother does not survive. Complications during labor met with a lack of access to medical equipment and expertise lead to this tragic start. At Hawassa Hope, orphanage staff has nurtured and raised children because of this circumstance. But, the nonprofit also
Oh, the Places We Go: AppleCheeks Partnership Serves Babies Around the World
It started as an eco-friendly option for parents to cover cheeks with their products, and now AppleCheeks cloth diapers cover bums around the world. In Villa Esperanza, Puerto Rico, a young couple welcomed a baby born just after Hurricane Maria. The storm destroyed nearly all of the homes in their
Break the Cycle: Understanding the Generational Poverty Puzzle + How You Can Help
Nestled near the source of the River Nile in a city called Jinja, Uganda, stories of loss and hardship occur on a daily basis. John‘s mother is deceased and his father is unable to care for him. Sarah’s mother passed away after giving birth, and her father was unable to
That’s a Wrap: Jake’s Diapers Co-hosts Virtual Cloth Diaper Event
There’s a lot that goes into covering baby bottoms around the world, and Jake’s Diapers team to-do list offers proof. For example, not only do we pack and prepare cloth diaper kits, but we also educate about using the products to empower people in need to use the option. We
The Bottom Line: July 2019
View this newsletter in your browser. Hello! It has been said time flies when you’re having fun, and we’re sure having a lot of fun! I can hardly believe we’ve only been at Hope Factory, our new warehouse home, for just over six months. I’d like to take a moment
Missions Aligned: Kimberly-Clark and Jake’s Diapers Spend Day Making a Difference
There is no idea too small to make a difference. That’s one big takeaway for Isabella Casoli, a volunteer with a recent group from Kimberly-Clark Corporation. “It was inspirational to me that a small idea that started in one person’s basement has become such an inspiration and game-changer for so
Jake’s Diapers Launches Adult Care Essentials Program
(Northeast Wisconsin) Jake’s Diapers has launched a new initiative: the Adult Care Essentials Initiative, with the goal of providing adult incontinence items for those in need. “Our organization began with a mission of providing diapers to parents in need; parents who have no way of being able to afford an
Migrant Populations Struggle in Rural Wisconsin, Diapers Create Opportunity
If you’re lucky enough to enjoy fresh produce from local farms this season in Wisconsin, remember there’s always a story behind the hands that picked the food. In Wisconsin, migrant populations often travel throughout the state as the season change in order to earn a living. “Immigrants travel with the
Community Remembers Carr Fire, With a Dozen Extra Little Ones in Tow
It probably comes as no surprise that we love babies here at Jake’s Diapers, and so a recent news report about the birth of 12 babies within a single fire department this year caught our attention. Nine families in Redding, California, welcomed little ones over the last year – three
