The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has begun collecting items for the second annual Community Baby Shower. Items will be collected through February 1, 2015. Last year’s Community Baby Shower resulted in over 4,000 items collected and 250 baby bags assembled by 65 volunteers. The baby bags were then distributed to at-risk mothers and families in Rutherford and Cannon counties.
Items needed to complete the baby bags include: diapers, onesies (newborn – 6 months), baby wipes, bottles, and blankets (new items only). Items may be delivered to the United Way office, City Auto, the Rutherford County Health Department, or La Vergne City Hall. For drop off location addresses, visit www.unitedwayvolunteer.org/communitybabyshower.
Companies that are already participating this year through private donations, in-kind gifts or the placement of collection boxes include:
Alpha Delta Kappa
Bob Parks Realty
Bridgestone
City Auto
City of La Vergne
DoubleTree by Hilton
First Tennessee Bank
Ingram Content Group
Regions Bank
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
Rutherford County Government
Rich Products
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Store Opening Solutions
Target
Wal-Mart
Due to an overwhelming response from volunteers, the United Way is at max capacity for this year’s Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon. For more volunteer opportunities with the United Way, visit www.unitedwayvolunteer.org.
Sponsors for this event include City Auto, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, and Regions Bank.
