Jake’s Diapers community partner Safe Haven keeps all services running while supporting basic needs for domestic abuse victims during COVID-19. She started down the right track, felt the momentum below her feet - and then COVID-19 threw her off course again. Shortly before Wisconsin went on lockdown, she had been
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On Nonprofit Partnership: Together, We Reach Those Most in Need
An elderly woman recovering from surgery, a veteran at home without food and someone made homeless by COVID-19, all getting help through a vital nonprofit partnership. The coronavirus pandemic is surrounding all of us, yet each person and family are impacted in different ways. We continue our committed partnerships with
Jake’s Packs Airplane With Hygiene Kits Scheduled for Waukesha Delivery
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today volunteer pilots are flying much needed hygiene suppliesin the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Waukesha County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) helped coordinate the donation of personal hygiene kits and diapers from Jake’s Diapers, Inc. to help address immediate needs for individuals and families currently residing in
COVID-19: A Message From Stephanie
With the Coronavirus continuing its spread across Wisconsin and the world, we’re working hard to help economically vulnerable families, especially our senior populations. They need us now, more than ever. Today I’ve answered phone calls from people worried about seniors in their lives. “My 72-year old dad is terrified to
Stop the Spread: Prevent Coronavirus from Devastating the Most Vulnerable in Northeast Wiscosin
The Coronavirus is officially declared a global pandemic, and Jake’s Diapers is taking action to prevent Coronavirus from devastating Northeast Wisconsin. With the coronavirus officially declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, Jake’s Diapers is taking action to minimize the spread of the disease to the most vulnerable
Building Dreams: Pantry Helps Woman with Cancer
Mary and her husband live in the rural areas of northeastern Wisconsin. As they grow older, they are working to fix up their cabin to enjoy together. Except, Mary has hit some health snags. She’s had recurrent bladder cancer for more than a year, which means the work on the
A Reliable Gift: Community Partnership Fuels Needed Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Green Bay nonprofit and Jake’s Diapers team up to provide victims of domestic abuse help. Anticipating the birth of a new child, even when you’re already a parent, sparks a lot of emotions. Of course, there’s excitement and joy; but we can also experience worry about how siblings will cope,
Jake’s Diapers Provides Help For Seniors.
As Heather walked down the long hallway of the independent living facility where her mother, Jane, lives, she noticed the creak of the floor beneath her. Every so often, the local news blared out an open door, a noise that distracted her even for a second from the worry on
Wisconsin Bank Supports Rural Families Via Community Partnerships
Jake’s Diapers Runs the Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank to Make a Local Difference Note: The person who provided this story wished to remain anonymous. To protect the identity of this individual, “Amelia” is a false name. Amelia loves her son. When she became a mom just 9 short months ago,
Give Local Babies Access to Basic Wellbeing
Did you know: Government support programs such as WIC do not provide families with diapers? Yet 60% of WIC recipients wear diapers. Talking about missing access to a basic need! Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8. Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require