A group of us set out to raise much-needed supplies for new mothers and children cared for at ChesPenn, a Federally Qualified Health Care Facility in Chester, PA, one of the poorest cities in the USA. We worked with the doctors at the clinic to create a list of items including diapers, clothing, nasal aspirators, breast pumps, diaper cream, home knitted hats, thermometers and more. We named the project "A Better Start for Babies". Each mother gets a colorful bag of supplies worth more than $70. These mothers are in great need; many have no English language skills, most have no insurance or financial resources, and are cared for without charge by the clinic. The doctors go over the contents of the bags with the mothers to know what to do with their newborns.
We have no private business sponsors. To date, we have worked with donations from individuals and we have received a grant from a local public foundation.