Sadly this is the case for more moms than we like to imagine. In 2010, an estimated 22% of California children lived below the FederalPoverty Level (FPL) of $22,113 annually for a family of four with two children.
- 1 in 3 families in the U.S. struggle to buy diapers for their children
- Most free/subsidized childcare programs require parents to provide disposable diapers
- You cannot use Food stamps or WIC for diapers
- For many families in crisis this can mean being forced to choose between buying diapers or other basic needs like shelter, food, and medicine.
Help A Mother Out (HAMO), a non-profit dedicated to providing diapers for homeless and low income families, has launched a national Mother’s Day Call To Action with a goal to raise $30,000 to support the work to get diapers to families in need.
Help a Mother Out needs YOUR HELP!
Start your own fundraiser - You can join their efforts by starting your own fundraiser or holding a diaper drive for a social service in your community
Donate - anyone who donates during April 15 - May 13 can send a Mother's Day gift card as a lovely gift.
Thanks for Sharing Shelby, I can't even imagine having to make a decision whether buying diapers or paying for my gas bill. Thank you for getting the word out.
ReplyDeleteI could not either. Thank you for all your support!
DeleteSuch a wonderful cause - and it's become my new favorite baby shower & first birthday gift! Most babies I know get what they need & beyond, so it feels great to donate to another baby on these occasions, and most moms love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to give them as baby gifts! I could not agree with you more - thank you Amelia!
DeleteWHat a great cause! Diapers became a strange hobby of mine when my son was a baby (don't judge, they were cloth...okay that still sounds weird) I can't imagine not having the option of diapers period. That is not right.
ReplyDeleteHow awful to have to choose between what I consider to be essential items. I think what HAMO is doing is so wonderful
ReplyDeletewow! it's such a great cause! Thanks so much for sharing!
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