Nora's Nursery Commitment to our Community
Our Commitment
As we started on this journey to create affordable cloth diapers for families, we realized that we were so much more than just a product. Thanks to everyone that supports us, we had an opportunity to really make an impact on the community. We really wanted to be able to give back. As we continue on we will be looking to grow our community initiatives. When we look at how we can give back, we are focusing on 2 main areas, families and the environment.
Family
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an organization that is very close to our family’s heart. When Greyson, our first child, was born, we spent the first few weeks after his birth in the NICU at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. This was an emotional roller coaster for our family. We were excited to have our first child but stressed and anxious as our son was being cared for. Most of the time we spent there was in between visiting our son and the Ronald McDonald Family Room in SickKids. Here we met families from all over North America in similar or even more difficult situations than ours. Our experience there left us with a desire and need to give back to a place that supported us through one of the most difficult times of our life. We will never forget the kind staff, comforting environment that resembled a home, and a place to connect with other families going through similar challenges. We will forever be grateful and in debt to the RMHC for their hospitality.
Since 1981, RMHC Toronto has been a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. The most important thing to parents is staying by their child’s side every step of the way. In order for families to access the medical care their child needs, they often have to travel a great distance from home. RMHC Toronto offers a clean and safe place to sleep, cook a meal and recharge for difficult days ahead.
With help from donations, they are able to offer families:
- A place to sleep
- Meals and snacks
- Significant financial savings
- A community of support
- Fun activities for school, camp and other programming
Now during your check out on Nora’s Nursery site you have the option to add a donation to your purchase. Nora’s will be matching all donations made on our site. 100% of donations will go to RMHC Toronto - Nora’s Nursery will not be retaining any of the funds raised.
In addition we will be donating new diapers to families staying at RMHC with young children.
If you are interested in making a donation to your local chapter, please click the link to find yours here:
https://www.rmhc.org/find-a-chapter
Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto
Nora's Nursery will be matching all donations made through our website. We have partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto. 100% of all donations made on our site will go to RMHC Toronto. We do not retain any amount of the donation.
Drop of Grace
Nora’s Nursery has partnered with Drops of Grace to help provide diapers for families in need. Through their mission work we are able to offer diapers for families in Uganda.
A little bit about Drops of Grace, it started when they went on several short term mission trips with Long Hollow to both Haiti and Uganda. In 2017 they moved to Uganda with the plans of opening a baby home. It took a lot of work as the government there has a lot of requirements. After 2 years they were finally approved. However due to Covid and strict lockdowns, they were unable to hire staff to fill positions in the baby home.
Things are now slowly beginning to open up again. In that time there was work being done building relationships with village members and getting involved in the community.
They have initiated a "community empowerment program". This helps vulnerable children stay with family. Instead of us taking a baby into our care, they come alongside the family to help them provide for the needs of the children they take into their care.
The goal of the baby home will serve any vulnerable baby/child that has been abandoned, orphaned, or abused that the government sends us. They have the capacity to house 25 babies. They will provide quality, Christian care to each child in the baby home. The goal is not to keep them in their care but to unify them with a family. This could be a biological family member or a foster family. Drops of Grace believes family is the most important thing.
Want to learn more about the program? Click Here.
Maui Wildfire Relief
Nora's Nursery extends its heartfelt support to all the families in Hawaii who have been touched by the impact of the Maui Wildfires. In these challenging times, we are joining hands with the local charity, Pacific Birth Collective, in a sincere effort to provide assistance to families in need. Our initiative involves providing Nora's Nursery Cloth Diapers to those who require them the most.
Pacific Birth Collective is a compassionate community-based organization that has been tirelessly working to build a network of service providers in Hawaii. Their focus on education, support, and advocacy for birth and wellness choices across the region reflects their genuine commitment to making a positive difference. Since the very beginning of this crisis, they have been on the frontline, offering essential supplies to families in distress and ensuring that no one feels alone in this journey.
Throughout the entire month of September 2023, Nora's Nursery was dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For every purchase made on our website, we contributed by donating one cloth diaper to Pacific Birth Collective. This collaborative effort allows us to stand together as a united community, supporting the families affected by the Maui Wildfires to rebuild their lives and look ahead to a brighter future. We are so happy to announce that with the help of our amazing community, we received a total of 587 orders on our website. Nora's Nursery will send Pacific Birth Collective a total of 587 reusable diapers!
In times of adversity, the strength of a community shines the brightest. Let us come together, show our solidarity, and be a beacon of hope for those who are navigating through these challenging circumstances.
The Gold Standard
Environmental
Environmental
At Nora's Nursery, we are deeply committed to environmental advocacy and sustainability. It’s not enough to just manufacture sustainable products, we also invest in programs that replace the resources we’ve spent, which is where offsets come in. As part of our dedication to this cause, we are proud to be actively involved with the Gold Standard program.
The Gold Standard is a globally recognized certification body that sets standards for climate and development projects to ensure they deliver positive impacts for people and the planet. Through our partnership with the Gold Standard program, we aim to enhance our sustainability efforts and contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives.
By participating in the Gold Standard program, we demonstrate our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices throughout our operations.
For more information about our environmental initiatives and our partnership with the Gold Standard program, please contact us.
Scholarship Program
Nora's Nursery is excited to announce our NEW Scholarship program. Our goal is to help parents further their education by helping to alleviate some of the cost of schooling. We are now offering a Scholarship for $1000 to a parent either currently enrolled in school or going back to school to further their education. Our community is so important to us and we are grateful for all of your support. This is our turn to give back to this community. This scholarship will be awarded twice a year, one for the fall semester and one for the winter semester. Interested in applying? Click here to learn more and apply.
Giving Back to Local Programs
At Nora's Nursery, we love supporting our local community by donating brand-new products they can really use. From diapers to change pads and more, we partner with local organizations and charities to make sure families in need have what they need to care for their little ones. By supporting Nora’s you allow us to support local initiatives and continue to give back to the community.
Here are the organizations we have donated to:
- Central Florida Diaper Bank
- Baby2Baby
- Helping Mamas Knoxville
