The Calgary Jewish community is coming together for Good Deeds Day, supporting Basically Babies, an organization that provides essential items for newborns in need. Join us for a meaningful way to give back, connect with others, and embrace the spirit of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Every small act of kindness makes a big impact.
Jennifer Brookman, Manager of Operations at Basically Babies Calgary will be our special guest on April 27.
Ways to get involved:
- From April 16 to 27, donate new or gently used baby essentials (see list below) to help families in need.
- Create heartfelt cards for new parents.
- Sort and organize donations to ensure each bundle is filled with care.
Volunteer registration – free shirt for the first 30 registrants!
Items MOST needed right now:
- Snowsuits (0-24 months)
- Sleepers (0-24 months)
- Receiving blankets
- Infant towels
- Girl’s tights (0-24 months)
- Socks (0-24 months)
Other items needed:
- Jackets, hats, mittens
- Sweaters
- Outfits
- Pants, shirts, dresses
- Onesies / Undershirts, bibs
- Sleepers
- Shoes, socks, slippers (size 0-6)
- Warm blankets (homemade items welcome)
- Storybooks, toys (appropriate for 0-24 months)
- Stuffed animals (up to 24”)
- Baby Shampoo, lotion, soap (new only)
Please DO NOT BRING: Car seats, baby seats, baby swings, high chairs, strollers, walkers, baby furniture, maternity clothes, breast pumps or very large baby items.
Basically Babies is a registered charity committed to supporting families / individuals in extreme need in Calgary and outlying areas with newborns through the provision of a baby layette. They offer the gift of a complete first year’s wardrobe for these infants, in the form of a beautiful color-coordinated basket filled with clothing, outerwear, blankets, toys, storybooks, sleepers, undershirts, footwear, and other baby essentials. Their layettes are delivered through over 130 agencies that they partner with who work with these families / individuals on a long-term, life-skill-building basis. A Basically Babies layette is a beautiful and practical gift intended to communicate worth, value, respect, hope, and dignity to each family / individual. They want them to know that the community cares about them. It’s the circle of giving.