What they call their work
What they do
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 4 activities
- Accepting in-kind donations of hygiene productsAccepts and manages in-kind donations of diapers, pull-ups, wipes, and diaper creams to support distribution programs for families in need.
- Advocacy for families experiencing diaper needAdvocates for underserved families facing diaper need across Western New York to influence policy and increase awareness of basic hygiene insecurity.
- Distribution of hygiene supplies through community partnerships and pop-up eventsDistributes diapers, wipes, baby-related items, and period supplies to families and individuals in need across Western New York via community partnerships, pop-up events, and local agencies including shelters, food pantries, daycares, and health facilities.
- Monthly distribution of diapers and wipes to low-income familiesProvides up to 50 diapers or 25 pull-ups and wipes per child under three years old each month to low-income families in Western New York through regular distributions at community centers and partner agencies.
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
- Addressing period poverty through provision of menstrual suppliesExpands hygiene support to include access to clean period supplies for menstruating individuals in need, distributed through the same channels as diapering supplies.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raziya Hill | Executive Director | 40 | $15K |
- Candace S Moppins — Board President
- Cindy McEachon — Director
- Kenya Hall — Board Treasurer
- Micheal E Brown — Board President
- Zeneta Everhart — Director
Who they work with
- Community partnerships Partner — Local partners within 50 miles of the warehouse who pick up supplies for enrolled clients and report outcomes through completed applications.
- Delavan Grider Community Center Partner — Community partner since May 2017 for the distribution of diapering supplies and program expansion.
- Delavan Grider Community Center Partner — Hosts the operations of Every Bottom Covered.
- Hub Partnerships Partner — Partners located in rural communities that commit to transporting supplies or picking them up under weather-permitting conditions.
- Medicaid Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- National Diaper Bank Network Partner — Collaborated to lobby for support for the End Diaper Need Act of 2021 (S.304).
- Omicron Gamma Sorority Partner — Volunteer partner supporting Every Bottom Covered.
- SNAP Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- SSD Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- SSI Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- TANF Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- United Way of Buffalo and Erie County Partner — Partner organization through the Business Meets Community Program.
- WIC Government — Used as a qualifying public benefit for income verification in client enrollment
- Walmart Partner — Partner for the 'Round Up' donation program allowing customers to select Every Bottom Covered as their charity of choice.
- Western New York Partner — Primary service region for addressing diaper need across eight counties.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Wide Theory of Diaper Needmethodology: community-wide approach to diaper needBy treating diaper need as a community-wide public health issue rather than an individual household problem, the organization increases collective responsibility and engagement, because broader societal recognition leads to more sustainable solutions and improved community health outcomes.
- Diaper Bank Distribution Networkmethodology: diaper-bank_modelBy operating a diaper bank using bulk purchasing and financial donations, and distributing through a network of community partners and hub locations, the organization scales access efficiently, because leveraging economies of scale and decentralized delivery reduces costs and overcomes transportation and geographic barriers for families in need.
- Integrated Service and Advocacy Modelmethodology: integrated-service-and-advocacyBy combining direct provision of diapers and hygiene products with community advocacy, the organization addresses both immediate needs and systemic barriers, because sustainable change requires both service delivery and policy or awareness-level interventions to reduce stigma and increase support for underserved families.