APRIL NEWSLETTER

 

From the Executive's Desk

We are slowly working towards fully re-opening! The Sharing Center is NOW OPEN for in-person shopping Tuesday nights 5-7pm in April. We are hoping to open for Saturdays in May, but that means we need committed volunteers each "Open Hours" to make sure things run smoothly! Please be sure to check out the opportunities listed below and sign up for a spot. 

We are still offer curbside pick-ups as well for Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings for clients that wish to utilize that service. 

Keep an eye on the evening news later this week as News3 will be running a story on our new space and opening!

Last month we distributed a record-breaking amount of 27,365 diapers to our clients and partner agencies. The need keeps increasing- especially for size 5, 6, pullups 4-5T and baby wipes. 

HAPPY SPRING!

Brenda Collins ~Executive Director

info@pregnancyhelpline.net 

 
 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Now that we are open on Tuesday nights for in-person shopping we need a minimum of 4 people each Tuesday night, people to help stock the shopping area each week before Tuesday night and someone to help clean the center each week (vacuuming, window washing, wiping down high touch areas, taking out garbage/recycle, and cleaning the bathrooms) The link to volunteer at the Sharing Center is below.

We also need delivery drivers and phoneline volunteers. Those inquires can be sent to info@pregnancyhelpline.net  

 

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is celebrated April 18-24. We love and appreciate all of our wonderful volunteers and couldn't do what we do without them! Watch our social media pages to see highlights of just a few of our awesome volunteers. Here is one story to kick it off! 

"We like to volunteer because it makes us feel good inside. We specifically picked the sharing center/diaper bank because we received help from them when we needed it most and we like to give back to those who have helped us. Thank you for all you do!" ~ Chanise and Calio

 
 

March Impact

228 - SHARING CENTER CLIENTS SERVED -

BABY CARE PACKAGES DELIVERED - 8

17 - SAFE SLEEP PACKAGES DELIVERED

PHONELINE CALLS ADDRESSED - 65

27,365 - DIAPERS DISTRUBUTED!!! 

VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED - 441

 

Host a Diaper Drive!

Help us restock our shelves for size 5 and 6 along with baby wipes by hosting a diaper drive at your school, group or office. 

To host a drive, email diaperbank@pregnancyhelpline.net 

Thank you Madison Reading Project
Madison Reading Project donated 100 board books and tons of adorable bath book sets for our Baby Care Packages! 

Amazon Smile is now available on the app! Make sure to check your settings every six months to make sure it is turned on and that Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is selected! 

 

April Wishlist

TOP 5 ITEMS NEEDED THIS MONTH

1. BABY WIPES - Our goal is to provide families with a package of wipes each month. That's over 250 each month! 

2. Industrial-sized Food Film - we use this to wrap our diaper bundles and we are expecting a huge donation that will need to be wrapped before sending to our partner agencies. This item can be found on our Amazon wishlist.

3. Diapers size 6 - While we accept all sizes, size 4-6 are the sizes we go through the most and size 6 is getting low. (Why do we go through so many larger size diapers? Yes, when babies are younger they go through a few more diapers in a day than when they are older, but typically babies are only in those sizes for a few weeks or a few short months. Babies in sizes 4-6 can be in those sizes for up to a year for each size!)

4. Paper Grocery Bags - Each family that visits the sharing center can fill up a bag with items. We go through over 250 bags each month.

5. Metal Shelving Racks - We are looking to utilize more open space in the warehouse to make our sorting process more efficient and clean. We could use 16 of these racks. 

View our website for a list of all items accepted/needed.

Items can be brought directly to the center or shipped to

1974 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716

 

 

Pregnancy Helpline Inc. of Madison
PO Box 5261  | Madison, Wisconsin 53705
608-222-0008 | info@pregnancyhelpline.net

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