Around the world, populations face a multitude of challenges that have caused millions to immigrate or take refuge in a new place. This is nothing new, and neither is the fact that this transition is often difficult. In northeast Wisconsin, we work with various partners who support refugees and first
Disaster Relief & Recovery
Partnership to Bring Basic Needs to Local Refugees
Jake’s Network of Hope partners with other 501c3 nonprofits, school-based and faith-based groups who directly serve vulnerable people in our communities. This means our work supports diverse community needs, from foster care to afterschool programs, family needs and domestic abuse shelters, refugee work, poverty support, health programs and more. These
Donations Headed to Afghan Refugees in Wisconsin
With more than 8,000 Afghan refugees at Wisconsin’s Fort McCoy, there is high demand for many basic needs items to support those individuals who fled the Taliban takeover of Kabul. Due to the nature of these evacuations, the individuals arrived with little to no additional possessions. There are some reports that the refugees
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
Cloth Kits Help Families Displaced by Australia Fire
Jake’s Diapers partnership supports families impacted by Australia fire crisis. An average American middle class family seems like a group of people who would generally experience a quality life in our developed, modern country. Yet, news reports continue to show time and again that many people in this bracket struggle
How Cloth Will Help Us Through Coronavirus Pandemic
Reusable items can reduce financial strains that people living in poverty will feel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Parents strolling the baby aisle at many stores across the U.S. are running into limited options and even empty shelves as the world continues its fight against COVID-19. This scene impacts society
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
Collaboration Benefits Victims of Tennessee Tornadoes
After the destructive effects of recent Tennessee tornadoes, Jake’s Diapers has been called into action to help supply basic needs to those affected by the tornadoes. Jake’s Diapers, a basic needs bank of Northeast Wisconsin, is partnering with the Community Resource Center Nashville for disaster relief efforts for Davidson, Wilson