Channel 94.1 Radio has launched its 23rd Annual Diaper Drive to collect over a million diapers to benefit Open Door Mission/ Lydia House (opendoormission.org). Lydia House provides shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness and women fleeing domestic violence. The diapers will also be given out as part of homeless prevention programs through Open Door Mission in its Outreach Centers.
The drive is Dec. 12 & 13 at the Linden Market HyVee at 132nd and Dodge Streets in Omaha. Semi-trucks provided by Werner will receive diaper donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 5p.m. on Saturday. Diapers of any size are welcome donations, but sizes 4, 5, and 6 are most needed.
“We need all sizes of diapers, but sizes 4, 5, and 6 diapers are urgently needed to serve our families experiencing homelessness and poverty,” said Candace Gregory, President/CEO of Open Door Mission. “Sometimes potty training is interrupted or delayed for children experiencing homelessness so the larger sized diapers help our families finish that important process with dignity for everyone involved. We are so grateful to Channel 94.1 and their generous listeners for helping to supply our Diaper Depot so these families can get the diapers they need.”
If you can’t make it to the drive, but still want to help, you can make a financial gift to Open Door Mission or drop off diapers at donation drop off locations. For more information, visit opendoormission.org.