Support Baby Bank Network this World Kindness Day
By Rachel Barker
Friday 13th November 2020 is World Kindness Day – a moment of calm in a chaotic year when we can celebrate one of the magical ingredients that lets Baby Bank Network help so many families.
One of our referral partners, Liz Jackson from Mothers for Mothers, sums it up really nicely:
“I just wanted to give some feedback after taking a bag of your toys to a family yesterday. I was so impressed with what a lovely selection of good quality toys and books you provided. The two girls were absolutely delighted. They had a doll each which was really thoughtful, and the kitchen set and tea set was exactly what they had wanted. Thank you so much, you really do make a huge difference!”
Kindness – we couldn’t exist without it!
The kindness of our volunteers – who dedicate hours to sorting, cleaning and preparing donations – means we can distribute more than 5,000 items every year.
The kindness of our referral partners – who work closely with our recipient families – means we can provide the right things to the right people, exactly when they need them.
And of course the kindness of you – our supporters, who donate your pre-loved baby items with love and thought – means our charity has made a difference to more than 4,000 vulnerable families.
The pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. Charities have struggled with resources being directed elsewhere.
And the families we help need our support more than ever.
Kindness means we can provide warm clothes, fun toys, essential nappies and toiletries, and often a safe place to sleep for so many babies and young children.
World Kindness Day is a time to remember the importance of being kind to each other, to ourselves, and to the world. This understanding has the power to bridge the gap between nations – and communities. Which is what Baby Bank Network is all about.
Simple, tiny acts of kindness have power. They can brighten someone’s day or change their life.
“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” — Ronald Reagan
How about trying one of these small acts of kindness this Friday:
So this World Kindness Day, we’d like to thank you for the kindness you show to Baby Bank Network. For all your donations, practical support and kind words – we couldn’t do this without you.
We are staying open through lockdown and are accepting donations and any support you can offer. Here are a few suggestions:
Be kind to yourself, and thank you for your support.
Love, Baby Bank Network
Want to be kept up to date with all Baby Bank Network’s news by e-mail?
Sign up to our newsletters sent out via Mailchimp
Unsubscribe anytime. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.