2016 National Diaper Need Awareness Week
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank joins the National Diaper Bank Network in supporting National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 26-Oct.
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Sep 28, 2016
What Does the Western PA Diaper Bank Do?
The WPDB provides diapers at no cost to low-income and poverty-stricken families who who need diaper supplies for their children.
Sep 23, 2016
Diaper Need Awareness Week Drop-off Sites
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank joins the National Diaper Bank Network in supporting National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 26-Oct.
Jul 10, 2016
Diaper Bank Raised Awareness at Carnegie Library Extravaganza June 5
Diaper Bank Raised Awareness at Carnegie Library Extravaganza.
Jul 10, 2016
WPDB Now Accepting Baby Wipes
National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) founding sponsor Huggies is donating 22 million Huggies Wipes to NDBN and its member diaper banks.
May 16, 2016
WPDB Goes to Washington with NDBN
The National Diaper Bank Network’s (NDBN) inaugural Lobbying Day activities were a huge success as diaper bank leaders from around the count
May 15, 2016
WPDB Executive Director Wins Second Jefferson Award
Cathy Battle, WPDB Executive Director, was among awardees receiving the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jefferson Award.
May 12, 2016
Brambler Boutique Now Diaper Drop-off Site
Thank you, Brambler Boutique, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville! Brambler Boutique is now a drop-off site for diaper donations!
May 11, 2016
President Addresses Diaper Need on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day 2016, President Obama addressed the nation’s diaper need.
Mar 12, 2016
White House Addresses “Diaper Divide” in US
In a March 10, 2016 announcement, President Obama called upon US businesses to help address the nation’s diaper gap.
Mar 3, 2016
WPDB Supports National Legislation to Ease Diaper Crisis
WPDB supports legislation to ease the diaper need crisis.
Jan 8, 2016
Diaper Bank Featured on KQV Radio’s “Pittsburgh Profiles
Host Elaine Effort showcased the work of the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank and its many partners on her weekly program.
Jan 2, 2016
UPMC Health Plan Holiday Diaper Drive
Thanks to Lynda Nolan, Amy Gettings and the colleagues at UPMC Health Plan for their idea to add a December holiday diaper drive.
Jan 2, 2016
Pittsburgh Police Diaper Drive Nets 1,800 Diapers
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police collected more than 1,800 diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank during a month-long drive.
Jan 2, 2016
Diaper Bank as a Non-Traditional Donation Idea
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank was among agencies listed as “non-traditional” donation ideas for the holidays in a recent Post-Gazette
Nov 23, 2015
Diaper Drives Underway for Critical Holiday Need
Thank you to the dozens of organizations that are conducting Holiday Diaper Drives.
Oct 2, 2015
National Diaper Need Awareness Week prompts article
News stories and a City Council proclamation draw attention to local diaper need as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week activities.
Oct 2, 2015
Pittsburgh City Council Proclaims Sept. 29 Diaper Need Awareness Day
WPDB Executive Director Cathy Battle spoke before City Council on Sept. 29.
Sep 11, 2015
Churches Can Help Alleviate Diaper Need
hristian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania called upon its members to help the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank address diaper need.
Aug 14, 2015
Availability of Diapers for Families in Need Matters Greatly
"America's Diaper Dilemma" details the many aspects of diaper need in our country.
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