Preparing for a new baby can bring excitement and joy - but for many families, it can also bring financial stress and uncertainty. Simple items that many parents take for granted, like a diaper bag, can quickly become out of reach when families are focused on meeting basic needs. Thanks to a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, Mary’s Helping Hands is helping parents feel supported, prepared, and cared for during their child’s earliest years.
Supporting Parents With Dignity and Care
Mary’s Helping Hands provides hope, love, and support to expecting mothers, fathers, and caregivers by helping meet children’s basic needs during the first two years of life.
For many parents, receiving a new diaper bag is about more than convenience - it’s about dignity.
We are so grateful to Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa for this incredible support. These diaper bags may seem small, but they make a big difference for our families. It’s wonderful to provide our clients with a bag they can be proud to carry while taking care of their little ones.
Tonia Martin, Director of Operations at Mary’s Helping Hands
Cassandra recently visited Mary’s Helping Hands for the first time. Her seven-month-old daughter spent two months in the NICU after arriving early, and until her visit, Cassandra didn’t have a diaper bag of her own.
Receiving a brand-new bag gave her a practical way to carry essentials for her daughter, and a reminder that her family is supported by a caring community.
Makaylah is preparing to welcome her fourth child this January and was grateful to receive several baby items during her visit, including a new diaper bag.
Having something nice to carry baby items in is really nice. Thank you to Mary’s Helping Hands and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa for the diaper bag!
Makaylah
Small Items, Big Impact
Through partnerships like this, Variety is helping families feel encouraged and supported during some of life’s most important moments.
Because sometimes, something as simple as a diaper bag can carry far more than baby essentials, it can carry confidence, dignity, and hope.
