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Every week in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, an average of 69 babies are born prematurely, putting them at greater risk for lifelong health, developmental and cognitive problems. Another 50 infants are born with dangerously low birth weights, which threaten their very survival.
As part of Heart of Florida United Way’s focus on healthy children and families, we’re partnering with local companies to support at-risk mothers and infants through a community-wide baby shower. With the holiday season just ahead, this is a great way to get involved and give back.
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Host Nov. 11 - Dec. 8
Join with co-workers and friends to host a baby shower for infant-care supplies between Nov. 11 and Dec 8. United Way has a great tool kit that includes invitations, helpful ideas, artwork and other resources that make it easy to incorporate a supply drive with holiday parties and other activities.
All donated items must be dropped off at Heart of Florida United Way between Tues., Dec. 6 and Thurs., Dec. 8. from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Wish list of items:
Newborn diapers
Wipes
Formula
New "Onesies" infant apparel
New Blankets
Books for children (0-2 years old)
Click here to view our
Target Baby Shower Registry.
Please only purchase items from this list. By limiting our request list, we hope to provide new mothers with all the “basics” they’ll need for their newborns. |
Baby Shower Tool Kit: |
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To learn more, please contact Shari Orr, Manager of Community Participation at Shari.Orr@hfuw.org.
Volunteer Opportunity:
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Fri., Dec. 9
Sorting: 1 - 3 p.m.
Deliveries: 3 - 5 p.m.
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Volunteer with co-workers and others to sort and deliver baby items to United Way partner agencies that serve local mothers and children in need.
BENEFITING AGENCIES:
BETA Center, Children’s Home Society, Community Health Centers, Harbor House, Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families and Orange County Healthy Start Coalition
(Due to space constraints, only companies donating supplies can participate in this event. Volunteers are limited to five per company.) |
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