Babybox….The mission is simple: Helping expecting single mothers and families in need! As Christians, we are all about the pro-life movement and always count it as a victory when a mother chooses life over abortion. It wasn’t until I came across an article and heard some real life stories that my core was shaken as I realized that many times after the “victory” is where our involvement ends. It’s like we say “Yay, a baby was given chance at life” and then walk away. In reality, some of the reasons a mother even considers abortion as an option is because she is scared, ill-prepared, low income, etc. Once she gives birth to the baby, a whole new world of struggles and stress (and yes, joy amongst all that too) is about to begin. So Christians, where are we after the baby is born? Why should our involvement end at the decision to choose life? Baby Box is a simple and tangible way to show Christ’s love to struggling mothers and families who are expecting or have a new little one in their life. Our goal at Babybox is to deliver to individuals as well as local Pregnancy centers and other organizations boxes that are filled with essentials for a new baby. Each box will include items such as diapers, toiletries onesies, blankets, and more. Also included will be a letter or some form of encouragement in Christ. Now, this is not just a “Christian” issue or a “pro life” issue. This is an issue of human life and need. This is an issue of humanity. By no means do you need to be a religious person to be involved with Babybox! There are so many dreams and plans that we would like to achieve through Babybox but for now, as we are literally in the baby steps (no pun intended), of getting this started we need to keep things simple. The current goal is to be able to provide 20 boxes a month; the breakdown is 15 boxes to the Pregnancy Center and 5 to individuals. Eventually we want to increase those box numbers and we have a list of other organizations that we would like to deliver to! Another future goal is to also sponsor a child for the first year of life, providing a box each month. Each box costs roughly $40 to fill (including the price of the box). Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated, whether its $5 or $50, it still helps! We are hoping and praying that you would also consider becoming a monthly donor, committing to donating $40 a month to supply one box for a baby, or any amount would be great! This is such a simple way to impact and bless not only a new life, but the mother and family as well. We are also excepting donations of gently used baby clothing and other supplies (newborn – 3 months especially). If you have items you would like to donate please check message me here on Facebook or email me at [email protected]
To donate, please click the link: http://www.gofundme.com/6ov94k
