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31 people are interested
Children's New Books Needed
ORGANIZATION: TINY STAR FOUNDATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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31 people are interested
We are looking for adult and teen leaders to hold book collections in their companies, schools, civic groups or houses of worship to gather donated brand new children’s books suitable to be read to 0-5 year olds. They will be distributed to an urban low income area New Jersey Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for parent(s) to read to their fragile premature babies in their hospital incubators. The books may be signed by the donors with an inspiring message of hope for the child’s well being. Books are needed in English and in Spanish. Shipping MAY be reimbursed upon written request and a submission of your mailing receipt as long as all the donated books are received in brand new condition. We need a total of 250 books so please let us know how many books you believe you can collect and then how many you actually receive before sending them.
Reading books to preemies increases the parent-child bond, helps comfort the baby with the soothing sound of the parent(s) familiar voice and actually leads to early literacy! Book reading is a wonderful way to connect with their tiny babies who may be too fragile to hold or who are in distress. The books will be distributed at the hospital during the December holidays! Hurry, our collection time is limited! The books will surely become the sentimental favorite of the babies and their parents as they continue to read them after being discharge! Books may not be shared and recirculated in the hospital due to infection control guidelines so each book will go home with one needy family. Thank you!
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About TINY STAR FOUNDATION
Location:
29 Mount Pleasant Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to facilitate emotional, material and financial support for families of preterm babies before, during and after a hospital NICU stay and those who experienced a prenatal or perinatal loss or stillbirth. We also provide support for hospital NICU facilities to promote high quality care and improve services that address the entire families’ need for instrumental and emotional support.
Description
The organization was born out of love by three women on Valentine’s Day 2020 as a result of our family member’s prenatal and perinatal losses and the birth of one tiny mighty micropreemie who is thriving after 100 days in the NICU. We wished we had more information, resources, preparation and support so we decided to dedicate our time to bringing all of that to others. Our goals are to break the taboos around talking about pregnancy loss and the challenges and trauma faced in the NICU; to advocate for systemic change that improves maternal and child health, makes related mental health and, material and financial support available, reduces the percentage of poor pregnancy outcomes for women of color and grows emotional support programs for fathers who too often suffer in silence. We want to get others involved in taking tangible action steps to support these families, together we can improve high quality hospital NICU facilities, sponsor drives for needed 0-3T clothing, baby supplies, books and equipment, and raise funds to expand follow up care and services for all family members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Children Medical Services
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Pediatrics
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Conduct a new book drive for 0-5 year olds through your school, civic group, house of worship, scout group, fraternity, sorority or business. We need 250 books in English and Spanish! Any new books will be appreciated by our preemies!
- We will supply a letter of thanks that documents your volunteer hours if needed. We request a typed inventory list by book name & author in the box you mail to us. New Books must be received by our organization by 12/2/22 for holiday distribution!