I just found out about a wonderful organization, The Cloth Diaper Foundation. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping qualifying families all over the United States get a jump start on cloth diapering. As Miracle Diapers has grown so has the number of families they assist. In 2009, they helped over 450 babies directly, more than 100 babies through sponsorship and local distribution, and assisted other charities with the same mission as well!
Miracle Diapers was founded in Oregon in January of 2005 to fill a need. There were many families who wanted to cloth diaper their children for health, economical, and environmental reasons but could not due to financial restrictions. Due to the overwhelming response, Miracle Diapers decided to open two more chapters by the end of that year. The families receive free cloth diapers and only have to pay for the shipping costs. When they are finished with the diapers, they return them and they can then be used by another family.
Their goal is to someday have chapters all over the US and internationally. Through this they hope to not only be able to serve thousands of families in need, but to be able to educate the public on cloth diapers, therefore helping cloth become more mainstream.
I have always thought this would be a great idea and I am so happy that I found a group that has started this type of process.
They accept donations of gently used cloth diapers and diaper covers and of course, money. Right now they are getting ready for their Green Mama Benefit Auction. It is a fundraiser on Hyena Cart, set to begin on April 22nd—Earth Day. I can’t wait to see all the great things that will be for sale during the auction. Of course, I had to donate one of my custom woolies!
Go check them out!