Cape Cod Cooperative Bank collects 2,668 diaper donations for Baby Center

Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Joel G. Crowell, President of Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, is pleased to announce a successful campaign in cooperation with the United Way of Cape Cod and other local sponsors for the “Diaper Drive” to benefit A Baby Center.

During the month of March, Cape Cod Cooperative Bank collected a total of 2,668 baby diaper donations at all of their convenient branch locations and the operations center. Donations came from employees, customers and the community. The Bank would like to thank Infor for their generous participation in the diaper drive.

Rich Brothers of the United Way extended a warm thank you to the Bank and to Catherine Oldham who coordinated the Diaper Drive for the United Way. More than 7,000 diapers have been collected so far as a result of the drive.

A Baby Center, located at 81 Willow Avenue in the Lorusso Room at the Federated Church in Hyannis was founded seven years ago by members of the Cape Cod Council of Churches. They were responding to the needs of young families who, despite having jobs, found it difficult to make ends meet. Infants and children up to 3 years old in families who meet the financial guidelines of the federal Women, Infants and Children program and who live on the Cape and Islands may receive services.

The center provides 15,000 diapers per month in addition to providing much needed formula, clothing, blankets, bottles and the occasional crib to very appreciative clients. A Baby Center also acts as a referral service for families, single parents, grandparents, and foster parents to other programs that are available such as fuel assistance, food pantries, and shelters. Presently serving more than 500 babies a month with a staff of 40 dedicated volunteers, A Baby Center has lent a hand to more than 5,000 Cape and Islands residents since opening their doors. A nonprofit program with a mission to provide at no charge, every 30 days, critical basic items for infants and toddlers they depend largely upon fundraisers, grants, and donations from individuals and businesses.

To contact A Baby Center to share your love of babies and children by volunteering or offering support please contact Mary Pat Piersons, Director; or Tish Friend, Program Assistant at 508-771-8157.

Cape Cod Cooperative Bank is an independent, mutual community bank with over $586 million in assets. Established in 1921, it is headquartered in Hyannis with branches on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, East Dennis and West Barnstable, in Sandwich at 275 Cotuit Road, in Hyannis at 695 Attucks Lane in Independence Park, and in East Harwich at their most recent location 1470 Orleans Road/Route 39.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT STEVEN E LOWELL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT 508-568-3200