“When roots are deep, there is no need to fear the wind.” refugee and recipient diapers from Jake’s programs Moving to a new home is exhausting and overwhelming. In many circumstances, relocation is forced and unexpected – adding to the challenges. Recently, Jake’s has been able to help a refugee
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Traveling Closet Opens ‘Door to Better Future’
As kids went back to school and colder temperatures snuck in, Community Clothes Closet of Menasha noticed an increased demand for clothing and personal care products. Inventory was turning quickly, and the nonprofit wanted to do more to fulfill its mission of free clothing to all people in need. At
Sharing Smiles all Season Long
Jake’s Network of Hope, Good360 and Toys for Tots teamed up this summer to distribute toys, books, and games to families in need in Northeast Wisconsin. This partnership empowered kids to Unplug & Play this summer. About 30% of all families across this region live in income-restricted households, unable to
Partnerships Boost Rural Resources for Families in Poverty in Green Lake County
Jake’s partners with community nonprofits to distribute hygiene products, including diapers, to people in need. This is a rural area pilot project in Green Lake County. People living in poverty in rural areas typically face unique challenges due to a lack of resources and inability to reach existing resources. Recognizing
There’s Another Way We Help Families Via our Parent Connection Partnership, and It’s Not Diapers
Jake’s provides hygiene products for free to our partner agencies, including diapers, period products and adult care essentials. Can you help keep it that way? The first human services agency to serve Green Bay (starting in 1899!), Family Services is now a diverse organization solving complex community problems one program at
Jake’s Fuels Majority of Northeastern WI Food Pantry Distributions
Jake’s and Kingdom Come continue their effort to reach Northeastern WI residents in need in Oconto County, serving at least 150 households each month. They know the weight of hardship, yet it hasn’t stopped them in their tracks. Many who visit Kingdom Come arrive with a smile despite the change
Crisis Closet Shifts Citation Situation to Impactful Encounter
Jake’s and the Oshkosh Police Department team up to provide basic needs items through the departments Community Crisis Closet. No one enjoys paying fines. For families living in poverty, a citation can add a devastating blow to an already tricky financial situation. The Oshkosh Police Department recognizes hardship requires community
Families Finding Joy: Northeast WI Partnership Meets Family Basic Needs
Jake’s shares nonprofit success stories and widespread hope as partnerships fuel important basic hygiene needs, especially amidst a pandemic. Please consider a Giving Tuesday Donation this December 1. All eligible donations on Giving Tuesday will receive bonus funds from GlobalGiving, so every gift is stretched further. Raising young children without
National Diaper Need Awareness Week Highlights “Silent Crisis” That COVID Made Worse
National Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept. 21 – 27, 2020) shines a light on how many children lack this basic necessity – and on the many nonprofits across the US working to change that, including us here at Jake’s Diapers. We’re excited to share that five local counties have joined
Jake’s Provides ‘All the Smiles’ Via Quality Basic Needs Donations
As a Good360 community redistribution partner, Jake’s Diapers acts as an essential resource to supply basic needs to local organizations and individuals facing economic crisis because of COVID-19. As shelters and other basic needs services reopen operations since shutting down for COVID-19, the organizations need to adjust to changing needs