With the Coronavirus continuing its spread across Wisconsin and the world, we’re working hard to help economically vulnerable families, especially our senior populations. They need us now, more than ever. Today I’ve answered phone calls from people worried about seniors in their lives. “My 72-year old dad is terrified to
COVID-19: A Message From Stephanie
Stop the Spread: Prevent Coronavirus from Devastating the Most Vulnerable in Northeast Wiscosin
The Coronavirus is officially declared a global pandemic, and Jake’s Diapers is taking action to prevent Coronavirus from devastating Northeast Wisconsin. With the coronavirus officially declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, Jake’s Diapers is taking action to minimize the spread of the disease to the most vulnerable
Collaboration Benefits Victims of Tennessee Tornadoes
After the destructive effects of recent Tennessee tornadoes, Jake’s Diapers has been called into action to help supply basic needs to those affected by the tornadoes. Jake’s Diapers, a basic needs bank of Northeast Wisconsin, is partnering with the Community Resource Center Nashville for disaster relief efforts for Davidson, Wilson
Car Seat Donation Solves Crucial Need for Families Living in Poverty
This is a guest post, originally appearing on Good360. Did you know we provide more than diapers and period products? You betcha we do! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a new pilot initiative, My Neighbor, providing critical essentials to those in need. Many thanks to Good360 and Walmart for partnering with
Introducing Daylan
Hello Friend! It is a joy to introduce you to Daylan, one of the children who call our Diaper Drop Sarah’s Covenant Homes home. Daylan just celebrated his 13th birthday! Sarah’s Covenant Homes shares this about Daylan: “Daylan has a way about him that easily captivates every person he comes into
Building Dreams: Pantry Helps Woman with Cancer
Mary and her husband live in the rural areas of northeastern Wisconsin. As they grow older, they are working to fix up their cabin to enjoy together. Except, Mary has hit some health snags. She’s had recurrent bladder cancer for more than a year, which means the work on the
A Reliable Gift: Community Partnership Fuels Needed Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Green Bay nonprofit and Jake’s Diapers team up to provide victims of domestic abuse help. Anticipating the birth of a new child, even when you’re already a parent, sparks a lot of emotions. Of course, there’s excitement and joy; but we can also experience worry about how siblings will cope,
Cloth Diaper Makers Important Piece of our Impact Puzzle
Over the last three years, Jake’s Diapers distributed more than 70,000 cloth diapers around the world to babies in need, via partnerships with other nonprofits working to help those youth trapped in poverty situations for a variety of causes. At $20 retail value, that’s $1.4 million in cloth distributed –
2019 Year in Review: Tales from Puerto Rico Families in Need
Wow, what a year! Our awesome supporters really helped us make a splash in the lives of Puerto Rico families in need, facing adversity for a variety of reasons. There many people are still living in homes destroyed by Hurricane Maria more than 2 years ago, tarps the only protection where
Hope for Vulnerable Toddler in Uganda
The doctors warned that the child’s outcome was grim. As a 15-month-old toddler, Akoba weighed less than 10 pounds — less than half the average weight of a healthy child his age. His mother and twin sister participated in a feeding program through Good Shepherd’s Fold (GSF), a nonprofit that