COVID-19 United States Project #23239

#savethebabies: Help Children Rise out of Poverty

by Jake's Network of Hope

#savethebabies: Help Children Rise out of Poverty

Project Report | Jan 15, 2024
Year End Impact

By Jenn Harper | Development Director

In 2023, Jake's NoH successfully achieved our goal by distributing over 1,000,000 items through our core programs to aid individuals in need.

We collaborate with non-profits, schools, and faith-based organizations across eastern Wisconsin to extend our assistance. These partners can request products from us every month at no expense, enabling them to provide essential support to the people their organizations serve.

Looking ahead to 2024, each individual benefiting from our programs will receive a monthly allocation of 50 diapers, 25 training pants, 25 period supplies, or 25 adult incontinence products, depending on their specific needs.

Our primary focus for the year is to cultivate stronger relationships with all our partners. To achieve this, our Program Manager and Outreach Manager are engaging with each partner individually at the beginning of the year. This proactive approach aims to deepen our understanding of their programs, the demographics they serve, and how we can enhance our support to amplify their impact.

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Aug 1, 2023
Impact of Your Generous Support on "SaveTheBabies: Help Children Rise out of Poverty"

By Jenn Harper | Director of Development

Hello!

We hope this update finds you well and filled with the same warmth and joy that your incredible generosity has brought to the lives of countless children in need. On behalf of our entire team, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support towards the "SaveTheBabies: Help Children Rise out of Poverty" project. Your commitment and compassion have truly made a significant difference in the lives of those we strive to serve.

We are thrilled to share with you a heartwarming story that illustrates the transformative impact of your contribution. Through your generous support, we reached out to a child named Mia (name changed for privacy), living in a disadvantaged community.

Mia, a sweet and innocent 18-month-old, lives with her parents in a small shack on the outskirts of a poverty-stricken area. Her parents work tirelessly to provide for her, but the harsh reality of poverty made it incredibly challenging for them to meet even her most basic needs, including the essential requirement of clean and hygienic diapers.

Before your involvement in our "SaveTheBabies" project, Mia often had to spend her days in discomfort and distress due to the lack of proper diapers. The absence of clean diapers exposed her to a higher risk of infections and health issues, impacting her overall well-being and hampering her early childhood development.

However, thanks to your support, we were able to intervene and bring a smile to Mia's face once again. With your generous contributions, we provided her family with a supply of high-quality diapers, ensuring Mia's comfort and hygiene were no longer compromised. The positive impact was evident almost immediately as Mia's parents expressed their profound gratitude for the help they received.

Not only did Mia's health improve significantly, but her parents were also able to focus on other essential aspects of their lives, such as seeking better job opportunities and enrolling Mia in a nearby early childhood education center. Your compassion has set the foundation for Mia to have a brighter future filled with hope and possibilities.

Your support has gone beyond diapering a child; it has uplifted an entire family and community. Mia's story is just one of many such tales of hope, made possible by your continuous and generous support.

As we move forward with our mission to lift children out of poverty and provide them with a chance for a better life, we remain humbled by the unwavering commitment of donors like you. Your belief in our cause inspires us to work harder every day and achieve greater heights of impact.

Once again, thank you for being a beacon of hope in the lives of vulnerable children. We look forward to sharing more stories of success and change in the coming months.

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http://www.jakesnoh.org

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Mar 27, 2023
Basic Needs Around the World to Our Backyard

By Lyssa Schmidt | Grants Manager

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 generation families as they settle into their new homes. Providing basic needs items to these families is an important tool in enabling financial stability.

One of our partners is the Oshkosh Area School District, who is aware of refugee students and thankful to use our program to assist new families.

“As refugees arrive in our community, we are able to fill the gaps of need that arise when they first resettle,” said Ayak Deng of OASD.

Another partner, Parent Connection of Family Services Northeast Wisconsin, shared the story of an immigrant family in which both parents are trying very hard to earn enough for their needs - yet they fall short.

“One of the families that received diapers this past month immigrated to the country and has very little formal support in the area,” said Kenlin Grams, of the organization. “Dad started his own company, but has faced many financial challenges with repairs that needed to be done on his truck and ended up having to close. Mom works part-time and her schedule is very demanding. Despite their best efforts to stay ahead, this family struggles financially, so being able to provide them with a package of diapers is extremely appreciated by them!”

Winnebago Area Literacy Council is another of our partners who works directly with those who have resettled, and through our collaboration can provide basic needs items to its clients that are working to learn English.

“Poverty and literacy are connected,” said Thomas Perry of the organization. “We work with several new Afghan women who have many children they are raising. Without the assistance of Jake's these women would likely never attend English classes due to the costs associated with diapers. Additionally, period products allow these individuals to attend classes due to the ability to leave the house. We thank Jake's for the assistance in our mutual goals to end poverty and make our communities stronger.”

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