United Way of Acadiana, in partnership with Humana, is hosting a Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Vermillion Women’s Resource Center in Abbeville, LA! This special event aims to support pregnant women and new mothers in Vermillion Parish who are in low socio-economic brackets by providing them with essential resources, educational workshops, and a supportive community network.
To make this event a success, United Way and Humana are starting a collection drive for baby items, including car seats, to be distributed as gifts and giveaways to the expecting and new moms attending the event.
Please see the attached flyer for a list of the items needed and a QR code link to an Amazon Wish List for easy purchasing. The last day of the collection drive is June 20th. All donations can be dropped off at United Way of Acadiana’s office.
Here are the details for the drop-off location:
United Way of Acadiana
215 East Pinhook Road
Lafayette, La 70501
Purpose of the Community Baby Shower:
The Community Baby Shower aims to provide pregnant women and new mothers in Vermillion Parish with essential resources and education to promote healthy pregnancies, childbirth, and early childhood development. By connecting them with valuable services and a supportive community network, we hope to foster a healthier, more empowered community.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Vermillion Women’s Resource Center, Abbeville, LA
Collection Drive:
Items Needed: Baby items, including car seats
Drop-off Deadline: June 20th
Drop-off Location: United Way of Acadiana’s office
Amazon Wish List
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Monique at monique.mccray@unitedwayofacadiana.org or Stephanie at stephanie.pool@unitedwayofacadiana.org. You may also reach out by phone at 337-233-8302.