JUNE NEWSLETTER

 

From the Executive's Desk

In light of the county mask and capacity orders lifting this week, there is so much hope in the air! We are, however, airing on the side of caution and will still require masks inside the building. 

We are thrilled to share that our re-opening of in-person shopping is going well and we are seeing tremendous growth in the amount of people utilizing our services. Offering clients the option of both in-person shopping and curbside pick-ups, requires extra work to make sure things run smoothly and we need a few extra "hands on deck".  See the Volunteer section below for more information on how you can help. Please consider commiting to a shift once a month!

Thank you to ALL of our volunteers! This past month we have had several NEW volunteers in each program step up and jump right in and we are so happy to have you on our team!

ENJOY the WARMTH!

Brenda Collins ~Executive Director

info@pregnancyhelpline.net 

 
 

THIS Saturday! ~ Biking for Babies

Join us at the Sharing Center to welcome the Biking for Babies team and guests this Saturday, June 5th. (1974 S. Stoughton Road, Madison)

We will begin at 4pm by sharing more about the Biking for Babies organization as well as the work we do here at Pregnancy Helpline. Tours of our Center will also be available!

After that, those biking will leave for a fun 8-mile bike ride.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Now that we are open on Tuesday nights AND Saturday mornings for in-person shopping AND curbside pick-ups, we need

  • a minimum of 4 people each "Open Hours" to help in various lead roles
  • additional volunteers each "open hours" to help sort donations and bundle diapers
  • people to help re-stock the shopping area each week before each "Open Hours"
  • people to help clean the center each week (vacuuming, window washing, wiping down high touch areas, taking out garbage/recycle, and cleaning the bathrooms... can arrange flexible times)
  • people to help bundle diapers, sort and organize donations throughout the week.
  • Delivery drivers (email info@pregnancyhelpline.net) 

The link to volunteer at the Sharing Center is below.  

 

DIAPERDASH Event

 We are hosting our 7th Annual 5k Run/2 mile Walk & Kids' Dash on Saturday, September 25 at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg. SAVE THE DATE! 

Become a DiaperDash Sponsor!

Would your business, or the business you work for, be interested in supporting our mission to keep babies clean, dry and healthy? AS WELL AS receive some great publicity?

Learn more about the event and sponsor benefits below

 
 

MAY Impact

360 - SHARING CENTER CLIENTS SERVED -

BABY CARE PACKAGES DELIVERED - 14

22 - SAFE SLEEP PACKAGES DELIVERED

PHONELINE CALLS ADDRESSED - 60

22,733 - DIAPERS DISTRUBUTED!!! 

VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED - 383

 

"I am so glad I found this organization! I wasn't going to keep my baby, but when I found out about this resource and the support that is out there, it made me realize ~ I CAN do this! Thank you for all you are doing to help!" ~ Cheryl

"This place is awesome! As a single mom they're helped us for three years straight. I love the clothes they provide that are clean and sized right. I was able to receive toys, books and everything else. I love it here and hope I can continue to shop here." ~ Cinderria

"I absolutely love this place! The Sharing and Caring Center has been amazing help. Without these wonderful souls my family would really be struggling." ~ Kristina

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! 

 

June Wishlist

TOP 5 ITEMS NEEDED THIS MONTH

1. DIAPERDASH SPONSORS - Our goal is to collect over $10,000 in sponsorships. If your business or place of work would be interested in supporting our event and cause, please email info@pregnancyhelpline.net

2. ADDRESS LABELS - (Avery 5160 or equivalent) we use these to label items that we donate to partner agencies. 

3. TODDLER SUMMER CLOTHES - 2T-5T We run low on these items and could use more. If you are out shopping rummage sales, keep your eye out for these sizes

4. BABY WIPES - Our goal is to provide families with a package of wipes each month. That's over 350 each month! 

5.Diapers size 4-6 and Pullups 4T/5T - While we accept all sizes, size 4-6 are the sizes we go through the most and size 6 is very low and Pullups size 4T/5T is empty! (Size 6? Shouldn't babies be potty-trained by then? Only about 50-60% of children are fully potty-trained by age 3 and if there are special needs or experiencing stressful circumstances it will more-than-likely be even later)

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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