Whitley County Community Foundation staff excited about second annual diaper drive for Day of Caring
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The staff of the Whitley County Community Foundation announced this morning that they will be conducting their second annual diaper drive to benefit B.A.B.E. as their 2010 United Way Day of Caring project.
"Thanks to the public’s enthusiasm and generosity, almost 6,000 diapers were collected last year," said September McConnell, executive director of the Whitley County Community Foundation. “Many local families continue to feel the effects of a stalled economy. The need for assistance is especially strong in Whitley County."
"We hate to think that parents could be pressed into changing their babies less often because diapers are costly. With this in mind, we hope to top last year’s success,” added McConnell.
All sizes of diapers are needed from infant through toddler. Any brand will be accepted as well.
Anyone interested in donating to the Diaper Drive may drop off packages of diapers at the Whitley County Community Foundation now through September 22.
The foundation office is located at 400 North Whitley Street, right next door to Columbia City High School, and open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Questions about the Diaper Drive can be directed to the Foundation by calling 244-5224.
The Beds & Britches, Etc. / B.A.B.E. program was established in 2001 as an incentive program for pregnant women and families to try to deter the high incidence of low birth weight babies that were being born in Whitley County. B.A.B.E. provides incentives for pregnant women & families to consistently participate in programs and services provided that benefit the health and well being of infants and young children to ensure that the children are given the best possible start in life. For additional information about B.A.B.E., call 244-2820.
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The staff of the Whitley County Community Foundation announced this morning that they will be conducting their second annual diaper drive to benefit B.A.B.E. as their 2010 United Way Day of Caring project.
"Thanks to the public’s enthusiasm and generosity, almost 6,000 diapers were collected last year," said September McConnell, executive director of the Whitley County Community Foundation. “Many local families continue to feel the effects of a stalled economy. The need for assistance is especially strong in Whitley County."
"We hate to think that parents could be pressed into changing their babies less often because diapers are costly. With this in mind, we hope to top last year’s success,” added McConnell.
All sizes of diapers are needed from infant through toddler. Any brand will be accepted as well.
Anyone interested in donating to the Diaper Drive may drop off packages of diapers at the Whitley County Community Foundation now through September 22.
The foundation office is located at 400 North Whitley Street, right next door to Columbia City High School, and open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Questions about the Diaper Drive can be directed to the Foundation by calling 244-5224.
The Beds & Britches, Etc. / B.A.B.E. program was established in 2001 as an incentive program for pregnant women and families to try to deter the high incidence of low birth weight babies that were being born in Whitley County. B.A.B.E. provides incentives for pregnant women & families to consistently participate in programs and services provided that benefit the health and well being of infants and young children to ensure that the children are given the best possible start in life. For additional information about B.A.B.E., call 244-2820.