Caring in Action: IAEE CTC Volunteers Support Families with HLSDB

On April 24, 2025, compassion met impact in the best way possible. As part of our ongoing commitment to community wellness and family support, othercare was proud to support a special volunteer day hosted by the Houston Lone Star Diaper Bank (HLSDB)—one of our nonprofit partners in addressing period poverty and diaper need.

Four passionate volunteers—Ariana, Brenda, Marilyn, and Sarah—from the IAEE Central Texas Chapter (CTC) generously gave their time to help make a difference.

In just one day, this powerhouse team packed:

• 📩 200 mail-outs to help HLSDB reach more families and supporters

• 🧼 390 Mom & Bub Emergency Kits filled with essential care items, including:

  • 47,580 baby wipes

  • 1,950 face masks

  • 1,560 tampons

  • 780 feminine pads

These kits will be distributed to families across Houston experiencing hardship—and many of the products inside were provided thanks to othercare’s giveback programs, including:

✨ 5% of every purchase made on othercare.org goes directly toward nonprofit partners like HLSDB
✨ Our Buy One, Give One initiative ensures that for every pack of select hygiene or period care products sold, another is donated to a family in need

This means every customer is part of the solution. Together, with the support of our community and retail mission, we’re able to deliver dignity in a bag—to moms and babies who need it most.

Why Volunteerism Matters—Especially Now

Essential hygiene and period care products are not covered by government assistance programs, which means countless families are left without. Diaper banks like HLSDB exist to bridge that gap—and they rely heavily on volunteers to keep operations running and resources flowing.

Volunteers extend the reach of every donation. They turn compassion into care kits. They are the reason why families in crisis can find a moment of relief.

At othercare, we believe in health equity and hands-on impact. We’re honored to celebrate the efforts of Ariana, Brenda, Marilyn, and Sarah—and to stand alongside HLSDB in their mission to provide hygiene essentials to those who need them most.

Get Involved—Be Part of the Ripple Effect

Are you looking for a way to give back? Whether you’re an individual or a team, volunteering with organizations like HLSDB creates a ripple effect that touches entire communities.

💡 Learn more about how you can support the Houston Lone Star Diaper Bank at lonestardiaperbank.org 
💙 Explore othercare’s social impact partnerships and initiatives at othercare.org/pages/our-impact 

Together, we care better. Together, we make it count.