Shane Geringer, SDC’s CEO, with Stephanie Nelson of the Ventura County Health Care Agency at the donation drop off location in the main lobby of the Ventura County Medical Center.
Baby and Toddler Items Needed Now Thru September 27th
Who knew a cup of coffee could turn into a significant donation of infant necessities for expectant parents struggling to make ends meet? That’s what happened this week when Shane picked up his usual cup of joe at his favorite coffee stop and noticed the flyer for a Community Baby Shower.
"I had no idea of the depth of need for items we mostly take for granted,” he said. “Once I contacted the folks at the Ventura County Medical Center Auxiliary and they explained the circumstances, I was all in. I hope anyone reading this story will consider making a contribution during this donation period.”
Vital Supplies needed include:
DiapersBaby wipes
New clothing – premature to 18 months
New car seats
Baby hygiene product
New baby toys
For more information and to donate now thru Sept. 27th:
805-652-6693 • https://vcmc-auxiliary-gift-shop.myshopify.com/
Editor’s Note - Please consider making a donation now in light of the following facts: Today (9/11) the Labor Department released a report that inflation hit 2.5% in August, extending a five month cooling streak in the consumer-price index. This almost certainly will cause the Fed to begin reducing interest rates at a meeting next week. Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau said inflation-adjusted media household income was $80,610, up 4% from 2022, and the first increase since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This good news is tempered by the fact that household incomes have really only returned to where they were in 2019, before the pandemic hit. And, California’s official poverty number as calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2021-23 window, means it has the nation’s highest level of poverty. This is due to California’s high cost of living when factoring in our housing and energy costs.*
So, please do what you can. It will be very much appreciated.
* Cal Matters – “Once again, California beats every other state when it comes to poverty” – 9/11/24 - https://calmatters.org/commentary/2024/09/california-again-top-state-poverty/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqEAgAKgcICjCbvYILMJ-8_wIw6bSSAw&utm_content=rundown
