November 2026

It's Here!

November is a month that reminds us of the power of gratitude and generosity.

Every year, in November, supporters of Bottoms Up Diaper Bank have an extraordinary opportunity to turn compassion into even greater impact through a 100% matching gift campaign. Every dollar donated during November (up to $100,000) will be matched, doubling the resources available to help families in need.

For parents struggling to make ends meet, diapers are not a luxury. They are a daily necessity that keeps babies healthy, comfortable, and able to attend childcare. Yet diapers are not covered by most government assistance programs, leaving many families to face impossible choices between diapers and other basic needs.

That's where Bottoms Up Diaper Bank steps in.

With every bundle of diapers distributed, Bottoms Up provides more than a practical item. It provides dignity for parents, comfort for children, and peace of mind for families navigating difficult circumstances.

The November matching gift campaign means that a $25 donation becomes $50 of support. A $100 gift becomes $200. $10,000 becomes $20,000! Every contribution stretches twice as far, helping more babies stay clean, dry, and healthy.

The beauty of this opportunity is simple: one act of generosity creates two acts of impact. Together, we can ensure that more families receive the support they need during a season when no parent should have to worry about keeping their child clean and healthy.

Make Your Gift Today

Now is the perfect time to make a difference. Because every donation made during November will be matched dollar for dollar, your generosity can reach twice as many families and provide twice as many essential supplies.

Don't wait. Give today, and let your gift go twice as far. Whether you contribute $25, $100, or any amount, your support will help ensure that babies have the diapers they need and that parents know someone cares.

Join us in turning compassion into action. Donate to Bottoms Up Diaper Bank today and help double the hope, double the dignity, and double the impact for families in need.

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Why Clean Diapers Matter

A baby can develop diaper rash surprisingly quickly. For some babies with sensitive skin, redness can begin within just a few hours of prolonged contact with a wet or soiled diaper. More commonly, diaper rash develops over a day or two when the skin is repeatedly exposed to moisture, urine, stool, friction, or irritation.

The top reasons to make a year-end gift to Bottoms Up Diaper Bank:

Combatting Diaper Need: Millions of families struggle to afford basic hygiene supplies, and your gift keeps infants clean, dry, and healthy.
Supporting Ohio Communities: Bottom Up distributes to 99 community partners in 39 Ohio counties through local food pantries and partner programs.
No Barriers: Need diapers? There's a local food pantry that has Bottoms Up Diapers for you.
Year-End Tax Benefits: Contributions made before December 31 may qualify as tax-deductible charitable donations for the current tax year.
Combating Diaper Rash and Health Issues: Clean diapers prevent severe diaper dermatitis and reduce infant health complications.
Alleviating Parental Stress: Providing diapers lifts a heavy financial and emotional burden off parents struggling to balance rent, food, and utilities.
Empowering Local Pantries: Your donation acts as wholesale purchasing power, allowing Bottoms Up to stretch every dollar much further than buying diapers at a standard retail store.
Direct Community Impact: Unlike large national conglomerates, contributions remain hyper-local, directly helping families in your own backyard.
Seasonal Vulnerability: Winter brings higher heating and utility costs for families, making the need for diapers even more critical during the final months of the year.
Investing in Early Childhood: Healthy, dry babies sleep better, cry less, and transition more smoothly into daycares and preschool programs.

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What's Your Name?

It is easy to walk past a homeless person and see only the circumstance.

We notice the worn clothing, the shopping cart, the blanket, or the cardboard sign. In a moment, a human being can become a category: "the homeless."

But no one is born as a category.

The man sleeping on a park bench has a name. The woman asking for help at a street corner has a name. Each person has a story, a family history, dreams that were once vivid, and disappointments that may still ache. They have favorite songs, cherished memories, and people they have loved. Before they became homeless, they were known as a son, a daughter, a friend, a coworker, a neighbor.

A name matters because it reminds us that a person is more than a problem to be solved. Names carry identity and dignity. When we learn someone's name, even briefly, we acknowledge their humanity. We recognize that they are not invisible.

Homelessness is a real social challenge, but behind every statistic is a person whose life cannot be reduced to a number. Circumstances may have separated them from stable housing, but those circumstances have not erased their worth.

The next time we encounter someone experiencing homelessness, it is worth remembering a simple truth: they have a name. And sometimes the first step toward restoring dignity is seeing the person before we see the condition.

And...ask their name.

Bottoms Up is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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