The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has begun collecting items for the third annual Community Baby Shower, presented by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in partnership with the Rutherford County Health Department. Items will be collected through February 1, 2016.
Last year, 300 baby bags were distributed at the Community Baby Shower to new or expectant mothers and families in Rutherford and Cannon counties. This year, the United Way has set a goal to provide 400 newborns with essential baby supplies. Along with baby items, attendees will have the opportunity to attend educational workshops and participate in a resource fair with nearly 40 community vendors.
Items needed to complete the baby bags include: diapers, onesies, baby wipes, bottles, and blankets (new items only for newborn - 6 months old). Items may be delivered to the United Way office, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Regions Bank, City Auto, or the Rutherford County Health Department.
Companies that are already participating this year through private donations, in-kind gifts or collection of items include:
- Advance Title Services, LLC
- Aflac
- ARC of Rutherford County
- Backer-Springfield
- Bridgestone La Vergne Plant
- Child Care Resource and Referral Network
- City Auto
- Community Nutrition Educator
- Daymar College
- Domestic Violence Program
- Encore Bridal and Formal Wear
- First Baptist Church
- First Tennessee Bank
- FirstBank
- General Mills and the General Mills Foundation
- Guaranty Trust Company
- Ingram Content Group
- Interfaith Dental
- KRBH&K
- Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corp.
- MTSU
- Murfreesboro City Water Department
- Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
- Murfreesboro Parks and Rec
- Nashville News 2
- Parks - Northfield
- Patterson Park Community Center
- ProQuest
- Regions Bank
- Ross Financial Planning
- Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
- Rutherford County Government
- Rutherford County Health Department
- Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
- Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital
- Standard Register
- Stones River Church
- Stones River Mall
- The Family Center
- Verizon Wireless
- VIP Magazine
- Walmart
"United Way is grateful to the companies that are supporting the Community Baby Shower", said Lisbeth Couser, Director of Community Engagement, "their investment in this event truly shows how involved everyone is in helping others in our communities."
Individuals interested in collecting items or volunteering, please contact Lisbeth Couser atLisbeth.Couser@yourlocaluw.org or by calling (615) 893-7303 ext. 111.
Sponsors for this event include Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, City Auto, Regions Bank, VIP Murfreesboro Magazine, Ingram Content Group and Daymar College.
