Newark Nonprofit Holding Donation Drive For Expecting Moms

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark nonprofit plans to give 100 expecting mothers a boost – with a little help from the community.

Girls; Live, Love, Laugh Inc. will be providing Newark mothers-to-be with “startup diaper bags,” it recently announced.

The nonprofit is collecting donations of new items, including bottles, bibs, receiving blankets, powder, pacifiers and wipes. The drop off location is 90 West Peddie Street. The deadline for donations is Friday.

Donors can also Cashapp $GirlsLLL with cash contributions, the nonprofit said.

• See related article: Newark Group Has Helped Girls 'Live, Love, Laugh' For 10 Years

This story is part of Patch's Headlining Hope series, which profiles local nonprofits and charitable organizations in need of volunteers and resources. If you know about a local organization that should be profiled, contact eric.kiefer@patch.com

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