
Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many donors, we are able to purchase seven bassinets to support safer sleep for our babies. In addition, we had a donor make an additional gift to purchase twelve pack and plays. Our social worker will distribute these pack and plays to families in need so they can provide safe sleep at home.
This support provided the new swivel bassinets for the Women and Families Unit at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital. These bassinets create a safe sleep environment while our new families are in the hospital, and increase the bonding of new mother and baby. A recent story shared with us: A young mother was in an abusive relationship and had nowhere to go after she delivered her baby. She likely will have to go to the local domestic violence shelter. She has no resources or local support as her family lives out of state. Our social worked issued her a pack & play and the look on her face was priceless, as she replied: "It's brand new!" She will now have a safe place for her baby to sleep.
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