It has been estimated that babies use between six and ten diapers per day, or about 2,800 diapers, during their first year. Families with financial challenges face not only the cost of diapers but also all the other expenses associated with a newborn.
To help low-income families in need, the Rotary E-Club of the Willamette Valley/South Salem Rotary Foundation is hosting a collection event called the “Community Baby Shower.” Gifts or financial donations will be accepted on Sat., May 4, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Willamette Vital Health Memory Garden at 1015 Third St. NW, Salem, OR 97304.
The Rotary Club hopes to collect items primarily for newborns, especially diapers and new or handmade clothes, blankets, and quilts. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and other agencies working with parents and children will distribute these items to low-income families and parents in crisis.
Event coordinator and Rotarian Marcy Crenshaw said, “These donations make a difference to those in need throughout our community. The families deeply appreciate the items they receive. It touches their hearts that strangers cared enough to give them items for their babies.”
Donations via credit/debit or PayPal are accepted on the club website at rotaryeclubwillamettevalley.org. Checks can be mailed and payable to South Salem Rotary Foundation, c/o Marcy Crenshaw, 1537 Meadowlark Dr. SE, Stayton, OR 97383. Items can also be purchased from the Amazon Wishlist by searching for Rotary Club Baby Shower Wishlist. For more information, contact Marcy Crenshaw at (503) 507-4770
The Eclub of the Willamette Valley meets each Tuesday on Zoom. For membership information or to visit as a guest, visit https://www.rotaryeclubwillamettevalley.org.