🚨 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.org/the-ndbn-diape….

The Red Stars and Share Our Spare 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 🤝

We are SO grateful for our incredible partners who make our work possible, esp. Alexian Brothers , Chicago Help Initiat , Share Our Spare!
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.

Members of the CRS Front Office volunteered today at our community partner, Share Our Spare! We helped sort donated inventory for local families in need.

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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Cheers to a healthy Chicagoland!

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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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