Newborns In Need to hold annual Sleepers In September collection

Newborns In Need will hold it’s annual “Sleepers In September”  collection during the month of September.

 

Too many babies do not have enough clothing or blankets to keep them warm during cold winter months. Newborns In Need are doing that for them, in the best way they know how. The communities help by providing a warm sleeper or blanket to ensure no matter what the circumstances babies can stay warm and comfortable.  Newborns in Need, (NIN), Ozark Chapter will collect new, unused sleepers in sizes 0-6 months during its annual Sleeper In September clothing drive.

 

Additional quilts, Afghans or receiving blankets and clothing are also welcome. Monetary contributions, which help in the purchase of material and mailing of donations, is really needed. The area continues to have many babies needing help to stay clothed and warm. Any donations stay locally.

 

The Ozark NIN chapter is among more than 60 chapters across the United States. Founded in 1992, NIN is a 501(c3) charity that responds to the needs of premature and newborn babies whose parents are experiencing a crisis situation and have difficulty providing the necessary items for their babies. NIN chapters also provide bereavement items for those parents experiencing an unexpected death of a newborn. The local chapter donates between 200 to 400 baby items each month. These items are made by a group of four to six volunteers,  going to 12 locations. This includes ten health units, two hospitals and one pregnancy center. NIN’s guiding principle is “One Heart, One Mission; Serving All God’s Children’’. Please contact Jeanne Roles at 417-247-1479 to arrange for any donation to be picked up.