LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — A donation from the Lima Exchange Club, with support from the Lima Eagles Aerie 370, will help provide care for dozens of children in Allen County.
The organizations donated $1,500 to Allen County Children Services (ACCS) to assist with the purchase of diapers — a critical need when children are removed from their homes or when families served by the agency cannot afford basic necessities.
The organizations donated $1,500 to Allen County Children Services (ACCS) to assist with the purchase of diapers.
“Regularly, we review where the needs are within the Lima community,” said Stephanie Moos, president of the Lima Exchange Club. “Last year, we were able to donate Pack ’n Plays to ensure safe sleeping for infants. This year, we decided diapers are definitely a big need for the children and families in need.”
Diapers are among the most urgently needed items for families involved with Children Services.
“So having these diapers on hand can be a huge benefit to any family that we're working with — whether it's biological parents we can help support, or even kinship and foster parents, who oftentimes we're calling on without a lot of notice,” said Sarah Newland, executive director of ACCS. “This can help support them with children in their home.”
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Community members are encouraged to wear blue this Wednesday in observance. Photos can be sent to Gregory.Sowinski@jfs.ohio.gov to be included on the ACCS Facebook page.
