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Chicago, Illinois
Joined August 2011
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🚨 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children struggle with diaper need, according to our new study The NDBN Diaper Check 2023. 🚨 Now, it's more important than ever to support diaper banks & advocate for policies to #EndDiaperNeed. Join us at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.or….
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The Red Stars and @ShareOurSpare are partnering in a Stuff Our Trunk event this Saturday. Share Our Spare is collecting gently used baby and toddler essentials. Visit shareourspare.org for more details 🤝
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We are SO grateful for our incredible partners who make our work possible, esp. @AlexianBrothers , @ChicagoHelp , @ShareOurSpare!
We and do so much more together than we can do on our own! Check out this video about our work with the Alexian Brothers!
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My team had a great time volunteering at Share Our Spare today, sorting essential supplies like diapers and wipes that will go to families that need them. This month, my district office at 4347 N Milwaukee Ave is accepting children’s book donations to support Share Our Spare.
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Members of the CRS Front Office volunteered today at our community partner, @ShareOurSpare! We helped sort donated inventory for local families in need.
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Attention SNAP households: Your SNAP benefits will be reduced in March as a result of federal policy changes. If your income has gone down or housing, medical, or childcare costs have gone up, you may be eligible for more in benefits.
#ShareOurSpare contributes to the foundation for a resilient and equitable community for the youngest Chicago area residents and their families.
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Keeping it ✨accessorized✨ with items such as infant inserts, Bundle Mes, car seat covers, baby car mirrors, and more!
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Car seats are a HUGE need. Thanks to support from the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club, we've provided more car seats this year than ever before.
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Double strollers, because our kids are going places!
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It's not just a stroller; it's the opportunity to get around safely and visit the family, get to a doctor's appointment, or explore our community!
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Studies have shown that the close physical contact of babywearing promotes attachment and bonding.
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"It's not just a high chair; it's building the foundation for a lifetime of family meals together" multiplied by 100!
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In 2022, 332 babies were provided a safe sleep option at no cost!
Why does this matter?
Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children 1 year old and younger.
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Happy International Volunteer Day, and THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! We wouldn't be able to do all that we do without you!
#DYK that 5,191 hours is equivalent to 216 full 24-hour days 😲
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A 2021 study conducted by U by Kotex®, found that 2 in 5 people have struggled to purchase period products, a 35% increase from the brand’s initial research in 2018.
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2 in 5 children are at risk of clothing insecurity.
Our clothing kits help to supplement a baby or child's wardrobe. Each kit contains a balanced combination of approximately 20 clothing items 👕👖👗🧦
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