Author: bottomsupdiapers35
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Thankful
As I type this post, I am on my way home from spending time with family. We have had a day filled with family, food, pictures, and love. Did I say food?! Lots of food. It is not lost on me that there are families who had to make hard choices this holiday. They had…
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Benefits of volunteering
Lately, I have been having a hard time coming up with captions for diaper bank pictures for our social media pages; and other ways to make Giving Tuesday posts. As I was looking through diaper bank pictures for inspiration, I noticed there were lots of pictures of my volunteers and I in action. So, I…
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Diaper Need Awareness Week 2022
Can’t believe Fall is almost here! With Fall comes Diaper Need Awareness Week. Diaper Need Awareness Week 2022 is September 24 thru October 2, 2022. Diaper Need Awareness Week is an initiative started by the National Diaper Bank Network as a way to bring awareness to diaper need in our community. 1 in 3 families…
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GREENE COUNTY MOM EXPANDS DIAPER BANK ORGANIZATION INTO TUSCALOOSA
Article about Bottoms Up’s ribbon cutting
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Ribbon Cutting
As you know, in July, we joined the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. On Aug. 18th, after six and a half years, we had a ribbon cutting to celebrate joining the chamber of commerce. The event, though small & quick, was super exciting. The cutting was attend by a few family members and a…
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Bottoms Up Updates!!!!!
Great things have been happening for Bottoms Up Diaper Bank. We have been slowly increasing the number of families that we serve as well as increased our partnerships/connections. Pop-up distributions– In April 2022, Mrs. Shaw (Forest Lake United Methodist Church) had the idea to do a pop up distribution at a local food drive. Grace…
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A year in review
This year has been one for the books. It has literally been a great year for Bottoms Up. We have formed new relationships/partnerships, received some grants, and had our largest donation to date. A year ago, I was speaking with a friend and former diaper bank parent. I explained that I wanted to do more…
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Motherhood boxes
“Motherhood” is the state or experience of having or raising a child. “Postpartum” means the time after childbirth. According to healthline.com, the first six weeks after giving birth are known as the postpartum period. This period is an intense time that requires all sorts of care for you and your baby. Becoming a mother is…
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National Diaper Need Awareness Week
National Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 27, 2021 to Oct. 3, 2021 What is “diaper need”? Diaper need is defined as, not having a sufficient & adequate supply of diapers in order to keep babies dry and healthy. Not having a sufficient supply of diaper can lead to financial, emotional, and health issues. Not having…
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