Diaper bank partner able to provide newborn cloth kit to family in need. A baby is born, but she doesn’t come home. This is the reality that parents of newborns with medical issues face. Whether premature or another serious condition, these children spend the first weeks or months of their
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Diapers Promote Self-Sufficiency for Mom in D.C.
A mother and daughter were stuck in a cycle: though enrolled in a program that provides childcare and support for the mother to work towards self-sufficiency – the two attended only sporadically. The pair began receiving diapers from the Greater DC Diaper Bank, one of Jake’s Diapers Diaper Drop partners.
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
Nobody Likes Being on a Wait List – How Diaper Drops Can Help
Life is a balancing act, and as a parent, there is often an overwhelming number of balls to juggle. This is the way for many young moms in Stanwood, Washington, a diverse community about an hour north of Seattle. Julie Fowler started as a young mom herself and remembers the
Fleeing Domestic Abuse Victims Served with New Jake’s Diaper Drop Partnership
More than half of those trapped in domestic abuse situations in Brown County are at risk of being killed by their abusive partner. That’s according to a 2018 assessment by Brown County authorities responding to domestic abuse situations, as reported on WBAY.com. It’s no surprise that someone would want to
This is Real: First-Hand Experience Paints Clearer Picture of Poverty
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,
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
Change For Charlie
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, February is sure to be one of those heart-filled month as we keep in mind all the people we love. Of course, this includes family. What’s up for debate is how we define family, certainly something that is different for each individual. For example,
Project Update: Helping Poverty-Stricken Babies in the Fox Valley
As the old saying goes, it takes a village. Raising children requires a network of support, and for many parents, the default is to reach out to extended family and friends. Sometimes, though, this village is nonexistent and creates a cyclical web of struggles for families, said Wendy Schwalbe of
Drop 11: Puerto Rico
Poverty isn’t a limited experience. People across the world experience the pains of this devastating scenario due to various circumstances – whether ongoing or unexpected, such as a natural disaster. In Puerto Rico, the people we serve struggle with both. While poverty has been a long-term struggle in the U.S.