Soroptimists work to improve the lives of women and children. We invite the community to DONATE essential baby items to local families who cannot afford them. Often a woman must face an impending birth with no resources for her new baby, because she has fled domestic violence or because of poverty.

Got Baby-stuff?

Items collected at the La Pine Public Library will be given to Families and Children Together (FACT) for distribution. Donations from all other collection sites will be given to Deschutes County Department of Human Services (DHS) to distribute as needed. Please bring new or gently-used baby items (infant to one-year size) to a collection site.

Cash donations are also needed so items like new baby car seats which, by law, cannot be reused. Please mail your check to “Soroptimist,” P.O. Box 1843, Bend 97709. Soroptimist International of Bend is a 501(c)3 service organization, tax ID #27-0010575, and contributions are tax deductible. Contact phone number is 541-388-8505.
 

Suggested items:
	Diapers (infant to one year) Pajamas, “Onesies,” socks, hats Baby powder, baby wipes Receiving blankets, baby toys Baby bottles, bibs, pacifiers Baby oil, shampoo, lotion Knitted/crocheted blankets or quilts
Collection Sites (till March 31):
	Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall Street La Pine Public Library, 16425 1st Street Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar Street Black Bear Diner, 1465 NE Third Street Jake’s Diner, one block from Costco  Food 4 Less Market – NEXT to Trader Joe’s Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport

We appreciate your help and thank you in advance for your donation!!
 

Some of the items previously collected: