Foyer Days Make It Straightforward To Make a Distinction 


By: Katie Griffith, Government Director of Over the Moon Diaper Financial institution in Savannah, Georgia 

As we chatted in his workplace, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff tilted his cellphone towards us in order that we may admire a photograph of his pretty child, Eva Beth. This was not a typical day within the lifetime of a girl who runs a small diaper financial institution in coastal Georgia. I used to be taking part for the primary time within the Nationwide Diaper Financial institution Community’s Foyer Days, an annual occasion that brings primary wants financial institution leaders to Washington. We spent Day One working intensively in a small group as we studyed the ins and outs of affecting coverage within the curiosity of the households whom we serve. In Day Two, we visited Congressional places of work the place we met with employees and typically elected officers. 

Utilizing Foyer Days to Develop Your Influence

Over the Moon Diaper Financial institution is comparatively younger (virtually 5-years-old) and comparatively small, although rising daily. To be trustworthy, I had a tough time imagining myself strolling the hallways of the U.S. Capitol and educating individuals about diaper poverty. However Georgia’s extra established diaper banks had been going and inspired me to hitch them.  

NDBN made it straightforward. There was loads of details about easy methods to share our work with Georgia Congressional places of work. NDBN even set appointments for us with these places of work. 

Although my day-to-day can get fairly stuffed with counting sleeves of diapers, returning calls from associate companies, and calculating easy methods to make the very best use of warehouse area – I’m all the time an advocate. Each primary wants financial institution chief is. Because the physique of primary wants analysis retains increasing, we now have much more proof to current to the general public and policymakers. We will show that poverty is very dangerous to youngsters. We will additionally quantify how supplying primary wants gives super advantages in well being and financial independence. What we do is a superb funding.  

Advancing Diaper Want Consciousness

Since Foyer Days, Over the Moon has hosted two visits with U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter. Congressman Carter, a pharmacist and well being advocate, was new to the difficulty of diaper want however is investing time and power into studying extra about this subject that impacts 47% of households with babies. In March, the newly fashioned Georgia Diaper Financial institution Coalition is arranging a state foyer day with the assistance of Zoey Craft and Lacey Gero – and the expertise of NDBN’s Foyer Days has significantly ready us for this effort. 

I’ll after all be at NDBN’s 2024 Foyer Days on April 9 and 10. Ending diaper want is about getting merchandise to individuals who want them. It’s also about altering coverage so that folks can higher afford all their primary wants. I really feel very lucky to do that very important work with great colleagues and encourage primary wants banks of all sizes to take part in Foyer Days. Collectively we are able to do nice issues. 

Be taught extra about Nationwide Diaper Financial institution Community Foyer Days.

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