‘I am sorry, Honey. Mommy just doesn’t have any clean diapers…’ 

Most of us have never had to tell our child that we have no way to make the stinging pain from the diaper rash go away, but some parents in Midland County are forced to do just that. Rent, food, gas and other expenses turn diapers into a luxury item for struggling families rather than the necessity they truly are.

Senior citizens and the disabled who cannot afford incontinence supplies often lose their independence, not leaving their homes in fear of having an ‘accident’ in public.

• 15-20% of all adults over age 65 suffer some degree of incontinence.

• Abuse is more likely in a multi-generational household facing the added stress of incontinence.

• Incontinence is among the most common reasons for seniors to be put in nursing homes.

• Healthy but incontinent seniors and disabled individuals often become homebound if they can't afford supplies.  This can lead to isolation, depression and increased need for assistance programs.

Please join with The Diaper Alliance as we work to bridge the gap for these vulnerable families. Together we can make a difference if we work to ‘keep families covered…’

Ways you can help…

• Sponsor a Fundraiser or Diaper Drive or at work, school, organization, or your place of worship.

• Make a financial contribution. We are now able to purchase brand name diapers at less than 8 cents apiece!

• Have everyone in your club bring a package of diapers to your monthly meeting.

• Make a package of diapers the ‘entrance fee’ to an event.

• Have a raffle or fundraiser and donate the proceeds.

• Spread the word about this great need! We operate on contributions only, and can continue only with support from our community.

The Diaper Alliance is an all volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Midland, MI. We work to meet the need for diapers at partner agencies working with individuals and families in crisis.