We hear stories of tragedy, struggle, and loss. It may impact us for a moment but we’re able to cuddle back into our cozy lives and carry on with every day. And while these stories can compel us to make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering,
This is Real: First-Hand Experience Paints Clearer Picture of Poverty
Do a Little Shopping to Help Babies in Need
At Jake’s, we have a lot of fun unpacking diaper donations and checking out the cute, awesome, creative and sometimes out-of-this-world designs. For example, this awesome print from the Lalabye Paper series that our co-operation manager just fell in love with. (Who wouldn’t like paper origami on a baby’s behind?)
Not All Moms Have it Easy on Mother’s Day
The month of May brings another year of celebrating mothers, and our work providing the basic need of diapers certainly means we encounter a lot of mamas worldwide — many with difficult stories to share. Like this teen mom in Uganda, exiled from her family because of her decision to
Hurricane Florence Sends Family Packing, Jake’s Diapers Loan Program Helps the Transition
“We were all stuck, just stuck.” Shortly before Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina September 2018, Alicia Lowe had packed her family and whatever essential belongings they could decide in a matter of hours, to travel to stay with her parents in Tennessee. Alicia and her husband have two children with
Family-Grown Business Benefits Children in Need of Diapers
Entering parenthood certainly creates lifestyle changes, and for many, this means reassessing finances — sometimes to make ends meet. Such was the case for Melissa Huynh, owner, and creator of Lalabye Baby cloth diapers. “I began using cloth diapers out of necessity when my first child was born,” Melissa said.
Amani Baby Cottage Provides New Hope for Kids in Uganda
Nestled near the source of the River Nile in a city called Jinja, Uganda, stories of loss fill young children’s lives. For example, 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 care
Friendly Reminder: Jake’s Diapers Solves More than Diaper Need
A simple donation of just about a dozen cloth diapers laid the foundation for the work that Jake’s Diapers does today, but a recent volunteer group acted like a big reminder about how much we’ve evolved over the years. “The name of the organization is deceiving. (Jake’s) is not all
What Can a Diaper Really Do? A Lot More Than You Think.
Things have always been tough for many in Puerto Rico, with poverty affecting nearly half the population (the current rate is 43.5 percent). Since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017, many in the U.S. territory saw their lives take a downward turn. Like one Puerto Rico family we heard from recently.
The Great CoverUp Diaper Drive
[Download the Great Coverup Diaper Drive Handout here] What is the Great CoverUp Diaper Drive?The Great CoverUp Diaper Drive is being organized by the Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank, a program of the nonprofit organization Jake’s Diapers, in conjunction with dozens of businesses and organizations in Brown and Winnebago counties. The
Money Well Spent: How Diapers Empower People Out of Poverty
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