ABOUT US
Our Story
OUR STORY BEGINS WITH JEAN ANN LYNCH
Child development has always been important to me, but what got my attention was when I realized that many babies from low-income working families did not have enough money to provide an adequate supply of diapers for their babies. The thought of babies having to be in diapers too long and crying from diaper rash was unthinkable to me. I decided to do something about it. I founded the first Baby Basics program over 30 years ago in Ridgewood, NJ because I wanted all babies to have a chance to grow and thrive like my children and grandchildren. There are now 14 programs across the country including the Collier County program, which started 19 years ago. We are the only organization that provides free diapers on a consistent basis to low-income working families.
These families depend on us and are so grateful for our help. At our distribution sites, they tell us about how the money they would normally spend on diapers goes to buy food, pay rent or purchase medicine for their babies.
The entire family feels the impact as we also provide a supportive atmosphere and community for these struggling families. It is a simple program, but one that is so needed.
Jean Ann Lynch, President
Baby Basics Facts
Volunteers move the diapers from the truck to storage and to our 14 distribution sites.
Families are screened and referred to our program by local agencies.
Once a month, qualified families come to the closest distribution site to pick up a free, month supply of diapers.
Volunteers greet the families, help them select the proper size and provide information about the next distribution and other opportunities for supportive services.
Parents enjoy the open and caring environment where they connect with volunteers and talk about their daily struggles and successes. A month’s supply of free diapers allows families to spend their limited resources on food, medicine or other necessities.
Babies have a better chance to thrive because they are dry and comfortable.
Referring Agencies
ST. MATTHEW’S
HOUSE
NEIGHBORHOOD
HEALTH CLINIC
YMCA OF
THE PALMS
REDLANDS CHRISTIAN
MIGRANT ASSOC.
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES
ST. VINCENT
DEPAUL
GRACE PLACE
FOR CHILDREN
THE SALVATION
ARMY
Partnering Organizations
WOMAN’S CLUB
OF NAPLES
ST. JOHN
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
WATERSIDE
SHOPS
RON BARAKETT,
YOUR NAPLES REALTOR
ST. MONICA’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ARTHREX
LEAGUE CLUB
OF NAPLES
TRINITY BY
THE COVE
VANDERBILT
PRES. CHURCH
EVELYN AND
ARTHUR
NAPLES UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST
E’BELLA
MAGAZINE
LILLY PULITZER OF
WATERSIDE SHOPS
BU
CLUB
J&K
COLLECTIONS
TAMIAMI
FORD
TAMIAMI
HYUNDAI
GENESIS
OF NAPLES
GULF COAST
INT’L PROPERTIES
FINEMARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST
CUMMINGS &
LOCKWOOD
CLA (CLIFTON
LARSON ALLEN)
JINGLED
ELVES, INC.
SYNOVUS
BANK
KEY PRIVATE
BANK
NAPLES
MOTORSPORTS
KELLY CAPOLINO, REALTOR
SELLSTATE
ISLAND PROP.
AUDI
NAPLES
BABY BASICS OF COLLIER COUNTY, INC.
With 4 locations in Florida and 14 others across the country!
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To learn more about Baby Basics of Collier County, or to help a baby in your community, contact us today!
babybasicsjenn@gmail.com
PMB132 – PO Box 413005
Naples, Florida 34101
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