Our Mission & Vision
Building healthy communities by ending diaper need and period poverty through access, education, and advocacy.
Dignity
We treat others the way we would want to be treated.
Integrity
We believe in being honest and having strong morals.
Awareness
We work to spread the word about our mission both those those we serve and those who fund us.
Purpose
We remind ourselves continually why we exist – to end diaper need and period poverty.
Excellence
We are passionate about what we do, continually improve our processes, always striving to do our best.
Respect
We are compassionate to everyone’s needs; we value diversity.
Loving Bottoms Board & Staff
Our Milestones
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March 2021
One-Millionth Diaper Distributed!
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May 2020
During the shelter in place, with our highest distributions ever, we moved to a 5,000 SF warehouse. Finally, we have a loading dock!
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January 2019
Expanded to include Peoria County.
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August 2018
Launched our The Monthly, our period distribution program to help eliminate period poverty.
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January 2018
Moved into our first warehouse – more than doubling our space.
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June 2017
Expanded to include Fulton, Henderson, and Mercer Counties.
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February 2017
Diaper Bank moved out of the founder’s home to a donated classroom in a child care center.
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December 2016
Expanded to include Warren County
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March 2016
Began distributing 1,200 diapers a month to 1 partner agency.
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September 2015
Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank was founded.
Become a Volunteer and join us!
Be a part of the Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank volunteer experience! Hundreds of volunteers work with us every year to make our mission possible and we need your help!
Meet our Amazing Staff!
“Daring leadership is ultimately about serving other people, not ourselves.” – Brene Brown
Meet our Amazing Board of Directors!
“Passion is the #1 ingredient for successful board service.” – Joan Garry
(Alexis Batchelder, Krista Bushmaker, Lee Ann Porter, Mary Gehring, Janet Stokes)
Mary Gehring
Chair
Krista Bushmaker
Treasure
Janet Stokes
Vice Chair
Alexis Batchelder
Member
Rhonda Hillyer
Secretary