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It is really quite simple.
Together, we can change that.
1 in 2 families are struggling with diaper need. The consequences are heartbreaking.
of families struggle.
Nearly half of all U.S. families struggle to afford the diapers their children need. This is an increase from 33% in 2010.
pediatric visits.
For children, sitting in soiled diapers leads to health issues, including painful diaper rashes, harmful urinary tract infections, and severe skin reactions.
In the U.S., it is estimated that 1 million pediatric visits each year are from diaper-related issues. Diaper rash incurs $4.3 million in medical expenses per year, and can lead to more severe secondary infections requiring pediatric hospitalizations.
of the family budget.
For some families, diapers comprise 14% of their total post-tax income.
For those struggling to make ends meet, this can lead to impossible choices.
of the need.
Despite best efforts, diaper banks, the type of charity most people assume is solving this problem, are only able to meet a heartbreaking 3% of the national need.
Our inspiration: Marion O. Donovan (“M.O.D.”), the innovative mother who invented the first disposable diaper.
Our inspiration: Marion O. Donovan (“M.O.D.”), the innovative mother who invented the first disposable diaper.
We are a movement continuing the mission of Marion O. Donovan, a mother inventor who created the first disposable diaper. Like Marion, we recognize that outdated systems need to innovate to meet modern needs.
We believe that parents–not bureaucrats or policy makers–know what works best for their family, including what type of diaper makes their child most comfortable and how quickly they need to restock.
Funded by your donations
By leveraging technology, Diaper Dollars puts power firmly in parents’ hands. Our solution is discrete, removing the stigma often felt when relying on handouts, and fits into busy parents’ schedules, freeing up time and resources to dedicate to their precious little ones.
Become a monthly donor
Parents who struggle to afford diapers often feel a deep sense of shame, sorrow, and guilt, despite nearly half of all U.S. families being in the same boat. We can change that.
Honor a loved one–a parent, teacher, or mentor–by making a donation in their honor. Print out an e-card to show their impact.
MOD Collective is looking for sponsors who can give boldly to expand the reach of Diaper Dollars and make diapers affordable for even more families in need.