Mary and her husband live in the rural areas of northeastern Wisconsin. As they grow older, they are working to fix up their cabin to enjoy together. Except, Mary has hit some health snags. She’s had recurrent bladder cancer for more than a year, which means the work on the
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A Reliable Gift: Community Partnership Fuels Needed Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Green Bay nonprofit and Jake’s Diapers team up to provide victims of domestic abuse help. Anticipating the birth of a new child, even when you’re already a parent, sparks a lot of emotions. Of course, there’s excitement and joy; but we can also experience worry about how siblings will cope,
Jake’s Diapers Provides Help For Seniors.
As Heather walked down the long hallway of the independent living facility where her mother, Jane, lives, she noticed the creak of the floor beneath her. Every so often, the local news blared out an open door, a noise that distracted her even for a second from the worry on
Wisconsin Bank Supports Rural Families Via Community Partnerships
Jake’s Diapers Runs the Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank to Make a Local Difference Note: The person who provided this story wished to remain anonymous. To protect the identity of this individual, “Amelia” is a false name. Amelia loves her son. When she became a mom just 9 short months ago,
Diapers Reach Rural Wisconsin Families in Need
Did You Know: Jake’s Diapers operates a locally-based diaper bank to serve those in our region in need. Through the Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank (EWDB), Jake’s Diapers partners with other area organizations to ensure diapers reach disadvantaged populations served by these organizations. One such partner helped us reach people in
Migrant Populations Struggle in Rural Wisconsin, Diapers Create Opportunity
If you’re lucky enough to enjoy fresh produce from local farms this season in Wisconsin, remember there’s always a story behind the hands that picked the food. In Wisconsin, migrant populations often travel throughout the state as the season change in order to earn a living. “Immigrants travel with the
Hope in Green Bay
As we kick off the New Year, what goals are you looking to accomplish? For many in our local community, the answer might simply be taking another step out of poverty. In Outagamie County, 9 percent of our population struggle with poverty. That number is slightly higher in Brown County
Drop 6: Family Services – Parent Connection
As the old saying goes, it takes a village. Raising children requires a network of support, and for many parents, the default is to reach out to extended family and friends. Sometimes, though, this village is nonexistent and creates a cyclical web of struggles for families, said Wendy Schwalbe of Family
Project Update: Helping Poverty-Stricken Babies in the Fox Valley
Shame. Guilt. Depression. These are the feelings parents living in poverty are left to deal with while struggling to afford basic needs for their babies. Among those basic needs? Diapers. “We see women forgoing paying rent to have clean diapers,” said Beth Hudak of House of Hope in Green Bay.
Update: Helping Poverty-Stricken Babies in the Fox Valley
Have you turned on your furnace yet? As the weather cools off in the Fox Valley, it’s on a lot of minds: how long to wait to flip the switch and heat your home. For those struggling with poverty, heating a home during our state’s cold months adds additional financial burdens
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