The people of Puerto Rico spent a lot of time waiting in 2018. After Hurricane Maria struck in fall 2017, many areas already struggling with poverty were even further devastated — and restoration efforts for electricity, running water and other recovery would be a long time coming. For example, Jake’s
Disaster Relief & Recovery
Drop 9: The Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico
When a natural disaster strikes, we’re quick to realize the immediate impact: devastation, destruction, and displacement. As time goes on, it’s easy for those far away to forget, to continue with daily life without thinking about lingering consequences. At Jake’s Diapers, we remain actively present in Puerto Rico, supporting individuals
Project Update: Helping Children in Puerto Rico
More than a year after Hurricane Maria devastated already struggling areas in Puerto Rico, families continue to recover in the aftermath that has taken an emotional toll on the country. Crisis hotlines reported an influx of calls near the 1-year anniversary last month – nearly 600 a day. Reports list
Project Update: Hurricane Florence Impact
About a month after Hurricane Florence hit and hovered over North and South Carolina, many in the state remain displaced and struggling with access to basic needs. “We’re still dealing with feeding people that are placed in hotels,” said Jose Ortega, who had been in the area to help people
Project Update: Children’s Shelter in Puerto Rico
When Hurricane Maria hit in September 2017, Loraine’s daughter was just weeks old. She breastfed and already owned a set of cloth diapers, so she was secure in taking care of her infant despite the devastation the storm brought. “It didn’t cross my mind to think that people were having
Jake’s Diapers Named “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Jake’s Diapers has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. “We are honored to be named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” says Nicole Rayos, Marketing Manager for Jake’s Diapers. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including serving over
Support Puerto Rico Tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the 1-year anniversary of the day Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. With the recent news of a largely increased number of deaths, our local partners share progress among ongoing devastation and recovery in the area as we prepare for a big fundraiser tomorrow. Poverty was already widespread throughout the
A New School Year
Youth in Puerto Rico kicked off a new school year this month, nearly one year after Hurricane Maria left many displaced from their homes and in devastating circumstances for months to come. Displacement from your home creates a number of challenges. While many people recognize that replacing your safe shelter
Hurricane Florence: How You Can Help
As Hurricane Florence descends on the Carolinas, we keep in mind those struggling with poverty that has little options during the storm. Take Robeson County, for example, which sits about 70 miles off the Atlantic coast and on the border of North and South Carolina. Here, 44% of families live
We Love Our Volunteers! Meet Scott and Lanette
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes here at Jake’s Diapers? As a diaper bank, we collect, store, and distribute diapers locally, nationally, and globally. But what does this really look like? It means on any given day, there may be a team of volunteers performing a variety
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