Birth Control more expensive for Low-Income families
Our friends at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently published a study that found that prescription contraceptives are more expensive in low-income zipcodes than in wealthier areas. Cost is a leading barrier to access to birth control and contributes to unintended pregnancy rates. Low income families are also … [Read More...]
Lucy’s Loves Kids
Our thanks to Lucy's Cookies, maker of gluten-free and allergen-free cookies and treats, for supporting Help a Mother Out! Lucy’s is a company that makes cookies and brownie cakes that are allergen-free. Dr. Lucy Gibney experienced the terror of how dangerous food allergies can be when her newborn son had an anaphylactic reaction to formula. … [Read More...]
Valeria
"I would like to say thank you for thinking of others in need. The diapers help my family at the end of the month when money is low. When your son is a baby it is really hard making sure that you have enough diapers and other things that he needs. I have not eaten in order to put diapers on my son when he was younger. Thank you always." ~ Valeria … [Read More...]
Erika
"Let me just say that I'm extremely grateful for the diapers. Knowing that there is a resource to help when I'm 2 days short before my paycheck is a miracle. I'm not stressed as I have been at other times." ~ Erika … [Read More...]
Homeless Aid Relies on People and Numbers
The HUD's Point-in-Time Homeless Persons Count When we serve the needy members of our community, we like to imagine that our efforts are making a difference. Knowing that you donated the money to get a pack of diapers that will help an unemployed mom care for her baby is a good feeling. But also involved in giving aid to people on a … [Read More...]
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