By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
One month ago, October 8th, was a day that many in Calfornia will never forget. It was the day the worst wildfires in California history began. Over 6,000 families lost their homes, and many more were forced to evacuate.
Cara, a military veteran and loving Mom in Santa Rosa, was evacuated from her home. When she and her family left, they had no idea if they'd have a home to return to.
She's a long-time supporter of Jake's Diapers, and we reached out to her almost immediately to see if she was ok. Her response was "We're ok, but there are thousands of others who are not. What can I do to help?"
With no federal safety net programs (like WIC or foodstamps) covering the cost of diapers (same with federal disaster relief), diaper need is a desperate, yet often overlooked, basic need.
Together, we established a plan. We are now providing Cara with cloth diaper kits to distribute to wildfire survivors, which may include veteran families. She's on a mission to help her community with long term relief and recovery, and we're right there by her side. So far, she's distribued six kits, and she's only just begun.
"We lost our home and my husband's job. Thank you for helping." ~ Tubbs Wildfire Survivor
The simple gift of a complete supply of diapers is a gift of hope, and love amidst the tragedy. By having diapers, these families are saving precious financial resources to find permanent housing. It's just a diaper, but so much more than a diaper.
Thank you for the joy you bring. I encourage you to reach me at stephanie@jakesdiapers.org with any questions. I'd love to hear from you.
~ Stephanie Bowers
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