This year has been full of new challenges for many, particularly the vulnerable and under-resourced families we support. However, it has also been a year of hope as we have seen a community of support rising up to meet this great need. Despite the obstacles COVID-19 had initially created for our operations, we are proud … Continued
Help Us Collect 500 Winter Outerwear Items This Holiday Season Our 2020 Winter Drive is almost underway and we are so excited! This has been a unique year in almost every respect and organizing this special initiative has been no exception. Our Winter Drive will be running from December 1 – 15 and our … Continued
Every family that comes to us has a unique story — there are so many factors that can bring someone to the place of needing to reach out for the kind of help we provide. Some are single mothers, others are families new to Canada who may have left everything behind, or at times those … Continued
We had the honour of sitting down with one strong Mama recently who bravely shared her story of resilience, love and compassion. We first met Celena several years ago when she came to us for support as she was expecting her son, Grayson. Earlier this year, we were thrilled to see her again, but this … Continued
Do you remember preparing to welcome your first baby? There are so many unknowns and things to think of. Appointments to keep up with baby’s growth and health, mom’s health amidst constant changes, preparing the nursery, reading up on what to expect, and knowing that all the preparation in the world can’t fully make you … Continued
These last several months have irreversibly changed and shaped us and emphasized the need to be nimble and agile in our operations. With the outbreak of COVID-19, it was necessary to shift and pivot our model quickly and effectively, so we could still provide essential items to the families who needed them more than ever. … Continued
We find ourselves in a time that requires each of us to get very creative (very quickly!) in both life and business, and to rethink the way we have always done things as we work to define our new normal. For BabyGoRound, a big part of this means developing new systems for collecting gear, as … Continued
We have been so overwhelmed by the incredibly positive response of this community to our ask for help. We have never reached out for financial donations so boldly, and to be honest, we really had no idea what to expect. We asked you to help us raise $10,000 in 10 days to allow us to … Continued
Our Executive Director, Lisa Brooks, shares a story from earlier this month that brought back some sweet (and not so sweet!) memories about what it’s like to be a mom of twins. During this client visit, Lisa was able to connect with the family on a personal level and provide insight into their needs in … Continued
A message from our Board Chair, Sam Drier… “As we welcome 2020, so we close the door on one decade and open the door to a new decade… one that we, here at BabyGoRound, are extremely excited about as we embark on our next phase — one where we transition our organization from a grassroots … Continued