As we continue growing at Jake’s Diapers, we’re learning the many ways that meeting hygiene needs to overcome poverty struggles is not a one-size-fits-all solution, especially for special needs children in Puerto Rico. There are barriers many families face. Recently, we supported a special needs child in Puerto Rico who
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Ship It! Puerto Rico Diaper Kits Carry Extra Cost to Reach People in Need
We’re happy to say we’ve comfortably settled into our home at Hope Factory, our warehouse in Little Chute, WI, where we have plenty of space to sort, prep and pack cloth diaper kits and other hygiene products for people in need around the world. Seriously, we move a lot of
Still Rebuilding: 2 Years Post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico, Residents Await Roof Repairs, Other Aid
News reports scatter with ongoing disrepair after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico two years ago. Tarps, for example, still cover many houses as what should have been a temporary roofing solution, but continue to provide shelter for residents. A program called All Hands and Hearts is actively working on “mucking
Cloth Diapers Free Mother’s Anxiety: ‘I Don’t Have to Worry About Diapers’
The Sandwich Generation refers to an individual who is caring for aging parents alongside raising children. It’s understandably a taxing scenario to act as a caregiver to dependents on both ends — and sometimes a little outside help is the only answer. We recently bumped into a Puerto Rico mom
Avocado Print Serves Puerto Rican Families in Need
We know by now that avocados are good for our health, but this year we found out they’re good for Jake’s Diapers, too! Our long-time business buddy, Nicki’s Diapers, launched an exclusive line in early 2019 with sales directly benefiting Jake’s Diapers efforts in Puerto Rico. “Puerto Rico has had
Crying Over Cloth: Diaper Gifts Impact Furloughed Employees in Puerto Rico
When it comes to diaper changes, most commonly a baby might shed a tear or two – but in our situation, we see many adults crying, too. With the government shutdowns in early 2019, our team at Jake’s Diapers organized efforts to help individuals impacted by the situation. We leveraged
The Importance of Frequent Diaper Changes
Much of the work we do at Jake’s Diapers is a story that unfolds between the lines. We look beyond the obvious poverty problems that drive global health issues to understand true needs that contribute to the overall quality of life. While poverty has been a long-term struggle in Puerto
Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts in 2018
The people of Puerto Rico spent a lot of time waiting in 2018. After Hurricane Maria struck in fall 2017, many areas already struggling with poverty were even further devastated — and restoration efforts for electricity, running water and other recovery would be a long time coming. For example, Jake’s
Drop 11: Puerto Rico
Poverty isn’t a limited experience. People across the world experience the pains of this devastating scenario due to various circumstances – whether ongoing or unexpected, such as a natural disaster. In Puerto Rico, the people we serve struggle with both. While poverty has been a long-term struggle in the U.S.
‘Tis the Season For Giving Back
‘Tis the Season for giving back, and with #GivingTuesday upon us, we’d like to celebrate the ways our community partners have supported us. Loraine, a Puerto Rico mom of three (ages 9, 3 and 1), has been a vital piece of our support puzzle to connect with those in need