The CNY Diaper Bank, a local, volunteer-run non-profit that collects diapers for families in need, encourages families to virtually join the organization at a live, solo Laurie Berkner concert from 6-6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.
The event is free, though a donation of $35 per family is suggested. All proceeds will go toward the CNY Diaper Bank’s diaper distribution program to keep area babies dry, clean and healthy. Families can preregister at CNYDiaperBank.org to receive a Zoom link, which will provide access to the show.
Laurie Berkner, a highly acclaimed children’s musical artist, has been dubbed “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine and “the Adele of the preschool crowd” by The New York Times. Some of Berkner’s well-known hits include “We Are the Dinosaurs,” “The Goldfish” and “Rocketship Run.”
“The CNY Diaper Bank is absolutely thrilled to announce that the one and only Laurie Berkner will be treating our supporters to a live, virtual performance featuring some of her most requested hits,” said Michela Hugo, founder of the CNY Diaper Bank. “We are grateful for Laurie’s support and for the opportunity to fund-raise for our diaper distribution program, which has doubled in the past year as more families in our area struggle to make ends meet.”
The CNY Diaper Bank works with 34 partner agencies in the area to distribute more than 185,000 diapers to over 3,500 local babies and toddlers each month. The organization has distributed more than 3 million diapers since its inception, with nearly 2 million diapers having been distributed in 2020 alone.
Half of all children under 5-years-old in Syracuse alone live in poverty, and one out of four lives in extreme poverty. Since an adequate supply of diapers for a single child can cost $100 per month, diapers become an expense many families can’t afford. Though they are an essential need for babies, diapers are not covered by public safety-net programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or by Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits.
Research shows that children left in soiled diapers are at risk for infections and can suffer from prolonged crying and interrupted sleep. Mothers who face diaper need often have heightened anxiety and stress levels and are more likely to experience depression.
The most effective way to support the CNY Diaper Bank is through monetary donations. The organization can purchase diapers for families in bulk for an average cost of 13 cents per diaper, compared with the retail price of 25-35 cents a piece.
An additional way to support the CNY Diaper Bank is by purchasing apparel online from SYR Clothing Co. at SYRClothingCo.com. The street-wear brand has a special collection for the diaper bank featuring onesies, bibs, tops and additional items. SYR Clothing Co. will donate a portion of every order received on its website in January and February to the organization, in addition to donating 65% of sales of the special diaper bank onesie and 50% of proceeds from any purchase made from the CNY Diaper Bank collection.
SYR Clothing Co. will continue to donate 50% of sales from the diaper bank collection throughout the rest of the year.
On the net: CNYDiaperBank.org.
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