2021 Edward Jones Diaper Drive sets new record

[December 11, 2021]   Over the last four weeks, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Christine Short encouraged her clients and community members to give back by hosting a diaper drive for local children. The collected diapers were donated to Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) Head Start Centers located in Lincoln.

This annual event has continued to collect more items than the year before. This year holds the record for the most items collected with over 4,780 units! This year a $1,000 donation was also received towards the drive. This will allow the Head Start program to purchase diapers in the sizes they need when they need them. Since the diaper drive was started in 2017, Christine Short’s office has collected more than 17,880 units including diapers and wipes. “Christine and her staff are amazing to work with and we are thankful for this partnership.”, said Agency Development Director, Breann Titus

Thank you to everyone that donated. Your generosity makes a large impact. “The Early Head Start center-based programs use thousands of diapers each year. Diapers are a large expense therefore donations from local businesses and the communities we serve have allowed us to use grant dollars on other classrooms needs such as educational materials and developmentally appropriate toys.” said Head Start Director, Jenifer Deweese.

For additional information about Head Start or how you can get involved please visit CAPCIL’s website (www.capcil.info).

It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with community stakeholders, to empower low-income persons and other vulnerable populations of all ages, through the creation and implementation of poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those who seek a life of lasting independence.

[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]]