The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 Annual Spring Diaper Drive
All donations raised benefit the women and children served by the incredible people of Mercy Hospice and Legacy of Life Foundation, located right here in the City of Philadelphia.
For mothers in need, diapers are often a heavy financial burden. Food stamps and WIC do not cover diapers, and babies need up to 12 diapers a day to stay clean, dry and healthy. The Knights of Columbus asks you to join them in addressing this need for Philadelphia mothers and their children.
We have 2 ways to donate:
1) Monetary Donations: our primary way to donate. Donations raised will be used to purchase cases of diapers needed for the children of the women served at Mercy Hospice. You can donate through our website HERE!
2) In-Kind Donations: we will be collecting donations of NEW baby diapers (Sizes 1-4) and wipes at our collection locations. We will also be collecting NEW baby bottles, pacifiers, baby shampoo and baby lotion and diaper cream, as well as NEW and LIGHTLY USED baby clothing. (baby formula, strollers, shoes, and towels WILL NOT be accepted).
Donation Drop Locations:
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish - 1121 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
St. Paul Parish - 808 S. Hutchinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia - 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
This ministry is vital for many women and children in our Philadelphia community, and they need our help to sustain the services they provide. Thank you for your generosity!
Mercy Hospice
"Mercy Hospice is a community grounded in faith and service where single women and mothers with children, experiencing homelessness and in recovery can find opportunities for new beginnings."
Mercy Hospice has been a vital part of the social safety net in Philadelphia for over 35 years. They offer a range of residential services to assist homeless women in recovery, with the mission of alleviating the poverty and family instability caused by serious addictions, associated trauma and mental health issues. Mercy Hospice fulfills an essential ministry of the Catholic Church by reducing poverty, restoring and strengthening families, and promoting the integral health and well-being of those struggling to break the bonds of addiction.
For more information on Mercy Hospice you can visit their website at: www.mercyhospicephilly.org
Legacy of Life Foundation
The purpose of the Legacy of Life Foundation is to inform, engage, and inspire like-minded individuals who believe in the beauty of life in order to fully fund the operations of our Women's Centers
When a woman is faced with an unplanned pregnancy, she is scared, feels totally alone, and thinks abortion is her only choice. She needs a safe, non-judgmental place where she can confirm her pregnancy, get true information, and get the help and support she needs to choose life for her baby - and for herself.
After a woman chooses life, the work is far from finished! She needs the ongoing support of a community of women who will help her with her decision and lead her to believe in her own strength as a woman and a mother.
Women in crisis pregnancies are often faced with a multitude of other crises in their lives. Our centers give them the voice they need, to make sure they take full advantage of the recourses available to them to help them move from fear and desperation to hope and security.
Our STAR (Self-Transformation and renewal) program seeks to fill in the gap left in her heart by providing her with a community of women who will be her sisters and support her in her ongoing journey of life, regardless of the pregnancy outcome. The women who come through our centers are offered to enroll in our STAR program, which helps build community and fosters a family dynamic that will help the woman navigate the difficulties of parenthood - some with many children, others mothers for the first time. The women meet several times a week to learn life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and nutrition. Furthermore, they are formed as persons in painting, sewing, group sharing, and service programs. They learn how to communicate with their children, and our yearly themed calendar gives them the opportunity to participate in family traditions that so many of us take for granted.
When they come to these events, they earn "stars" that they then redeem at our "Baby Boutique", giving them the dignity of earning for their children and providing new clothes, clean diapers, and nutritious formula and food for their babies. As one of our mothers put so well: "it is not just a hand out, it is a helping hand up!"
For more information on Legacy of Life Foundation you can visit their website at: https://www.legacyoflifefoundation.org/
