Lillian Santos was 32 weeks pregnant when she and her husband Eduardo arrived in Vancouver from São Paulo, Brazil in January.
The couple had a job, but Lillian was contacted by state health services when her plan was applied. I left a $5,000 bill.
Then they discovered BabyGoRound. This charity helps low-income families in Lower Her Mainland with all the supplies they need to raise an infant up to the age of two. The two were able to focus on paying medical bills, preparing the home for Claire's arrival, and postpartum care. It's hard because you don't know how the city works," said Eduardo. "We can't imagine our lives without BabyGoRound's help in our lives."
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But BabyGoRound is now facing a problem that its executive director describes as a "worrisome shortage" of both new and donated goods. As of Wednesday night, Lisa Brooks said the nonprofit had "completely exhausted" almost everything. "We are currently limiting the number of appointments we can schedule for families," she added. ''Brooks told Global News. 31}
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BabyGoRound supports many new-to-life families, single parents, domestic violence survivors, and teenage parents who have been referred to the organization by more than 95 organizations, says Brooks. says Mr.
She said the shortages charities are experiencing are not related to inflation, shortages of supplies in her chain, or more people selling goods online on platforms such as Facebook. I think.
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"When we were first founded, these options didn't exist. I think the world is changing, so we really have to get our name out there,” she explained. We've seen a dramatic increase in the number of people coming to us, which means we don't have an established network of friends and family to help us secure our items."
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BabyGoRound needs a breast pump. increase. Bassinet, toys, blankets, clothing, new car seats, etc.
Eduardo said he was "pretty sad" to learn that other families might not receive the same kind of support he and Lillian received as a result of the shortage. .
Information on how to donate to BabyGoRound is available on theorganization's website.
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