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May 2016

Dates to Remember

Latest News

Diaper Derby 2016 - The 2nd Running May 6th to June 10thHelp your favorite local business win the Triple Crown in this fun race to collect the most diapers for local children in need. • Donate diapers. Bring your donation to any participating business during the Derby and your gift will help them advance their horse along the track. • Get social. Track your business’s progress, and help drum up more support by participating in the Diaper Derby conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about the race and the businesses participating at babycorner.org/diaper-derby

Pants Party Poster Contest May 16th to July 15thGet the kids involved with this fun competition.Eastside Baby Corner is looking for original children’s art to use on the posters for our 7th Annual Pants Party, held this year on September 10th. We invite your kids to submit their designs! Kids up to age 16 are eligible. The winner will receive a $25 Target gift card, and will have their art (with their name) featured on the 400+ posters displayed throughout the area. For more information: www.babycorner.org/pants-party or 425-372-7534.

May is National Bike MonthDid you know you can donate your child’s outgrown bike to EBC? When you do, not only will you be keeping it out of the landfill, you will also give another local child the opportunity to experience the pure joy

that comes with bike ownership. Last year EBC gave out 488 bikes, scooters & tricycles (with helmets, plus 196 additional helmets). Almost all of these came in as donations from YOU! Thank you, and please keep us in mind the next time your child (or you) get a new bike. EBC gives bikes to kids up to age 12, so children’s and adult bikes are accepted and given back out.

End of School Year DonationsReady or not, summer is coming. Fast. We’re sure you are very busy making plans, but we’d like to ask you to keep EBC in mind at the end of the school year when your child is finished with his or her school supplies. Those backpacks you’re sure they won’t want to use again next year, the folders with lots of

life left in them, the extra paper, extra crayons, extra glue; we would love to have them all. Long before school starts back in the fall, EBC is working with our partners in early education and other programs to make sure the families they serve will be fully prepared for the coming year. Your “that’s so last year” donations will help a child in your community go back to school with the tools they need for success.

Spring Hub ClosuresMay 28th to 30th - in honor of Memorial Day, the main EBC Hub will be closed.

Eastside Baby Corner helps nearly children every week700

Pants PartyPoster Contest

Submit your designs for the

Calling All Artists!

May 16th to July 15th

Kids up to age 16 are invited to submit

Eastside Baby Corner makes a positive difference in the lives of children and families in need. We do this by collecting and purchasing children’s items and distributing them, free of charge, through local social service agencies. We give families help and hope.

1510 NW Maple StreetP.O. Box 712Issaquah, WA 98027(425) 865-0234ebc@babycorner.org

About UsEastside Baby Corner (EBC) was founded in 1990 by Karen Ridlon, a local pediatric nurse practitioner who was concerned with the large numbers of babies in her practice that began life without adequate food, clothing, beds or safety equipment.

Her commitment to giving these children a stronger start grew from an idea into an agency that annually distributes almost 60,000 new or gently-used items.

EBC serves a broad area in greater east King County. It is the only agency that provides these unique services in this region.

EBC receives financial support from many of the cities it serves, as well as from private foundations, individuals, businesses, faith-based organizations and civic groups.

Helping over

500every week

children

Have Donations?We welcome drop-off donations at our Issaquah hub during normal drop-off hours (please do not leave items outside). We kindly request that donations are only delivered during the following times:

Mondays: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Thursdays: 9am – 11am Saturdays: 9am – 12pm

* Please check the website for holiday closures and announcements.

Donations are also accepted at Issaquah Highlands Self Storage and Marymoor Self Storage in Redmond:

Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 6:00pm Sunday: 9:30am – 5:00pm

Want to Volunteer?EBC volunteers donate over 2,000 hours every month! If you would like to volunteer, please visit www.babycorner.org/volunteer-time to sign up for an available shift. We welcome individuals, groups, and businesses.

Contact Us1510 NW Maple St. PO Box 712 Issaquah, WA 98027Phone: 425.865.0234Fax: 425.865.0234 Web: www.babycorner.orgEmail: ebc@babycorner.org

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The Hub1510 NW Maple StreetIssaquah, WA 98027Monday 5:30PM to 8:30PMThursday 9:00AM to 11:00AMSaturday 9:00AM to 12:00PM

IssaquahIssaquah Highlands Self Storage 910 NE High St. Issaquah, WA 98029 (425)295-2959Monday - Sunday 9:30AM to 6:00PM

RedmondMarymoor Self Storage in Redmond 6065 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 882-1111 Monday - Saturday 9:30AM to 6:00PM Sunday 9:30am to 5:00pm

Red Way Self-Storage 18024 Redmond Way Redmond,WA 98052(425) 869-4442Monday - Saturday9:30 AM - 6:00 PMand Sunday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

BothellEastside Baby Corner – NorthshoreInside Bothell United Methodist Church18515 92nd Avenue NE Bothell, WA 98011425-486-7132Contact Wanday@babycorner.orgto schedule your donation drop-off.

Most needed items:We are constantly in need of diapers in larger sizes (5&6), Pull Ups and Goodnights, big kid clothing (up to size 14), boy shoes, blankets (twin and above) and cash donations to help purchase the absolute essentials. Donate online at www.babycorner.org.

Donation Drop-off Locations