Why this shower is important
65,00030,000
50%
of children in Buffalo are living in poverty.
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of children in Buffalo are living in extreme poverty.
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of those chidlren live on the East Side of Buffalo.
How we help address the need
Our Baby and Children’s Ministry continues to serve children living in poverty. More than 700 children are served each month in this ministry. Providing children with clothing, educational books and toys, and other essentials that their families can’t afford.
How you can help
We are in most need of the following:
-Diapers
-Wipes and Hyigene items
-Clothing sizes newborn to 14 years
-Safety items like portable cribs
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Every contribution counts:
- Every dollar is up to $11 in community impact
-$100 equals 2 months of diapers for a family
-Support equals, less ER visits, healthier babies, and more stable households.
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Here's how you can support:
-Donate items to the baby shower
-Donate money
-Volunteer in the Baby Ministry
-Join one of the many groups below to host a drive
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2025 Participants
Churches and Faith Groups
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Amherst Community Church
Augustana Lutheran
Boy Scout Troop # 92
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Greater Emmanuel Temple
John Newman Mission Community
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Muslim Public Affairs Council *
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Nativity of Our Lord
North Presbyterian Church
Notre Dame Alumni Club
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
St. Mark Lutheran Church
St. Nicodemus Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Timothy's Lutheran Church
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Trinity Old Lutheran
Williamsville United Methodist
Zion United Church of Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Islamic Society of Niagara Frontier
Jaffarya Center
Network of Religious Communities
Religious Society of Friends
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Parkside Lutheran
Nativity Parish in Clarence
Clarence Presbyterian Church
Schools
City Honors High School
Nardin Academy
Cheektowaga High School
Maryvale High School
Businesses
Tops Friendly Markets
Northtown Automotive
Curbell Plastics
Broadview Federal Credit Union
Summit Federal Credit Union
Express logistics
K Love Radio
Amherst Lifestyles Magazine
Amherst Bee