Good+Foundation

The Good+ Training Academy provides training, technical assistance, and resource linkages to transform social service systems that have been identified as obstacles to a father-inclusive approach to helping families thrive. Take a look at our October Training Calendar and contact us if you are interested in learning more about the Good+ Training Academy or booking one of our experts as a speaker: training@goodplusfoundation.org #training #technicalassistance #fatherhood

We are thrilled to report that our End Diaper Need Awareness campaign generated over $9,000 in donations and 233 individuals have requested shipping labels to mail in diapers as a part of The Coterie Diaper Share program, on top of the $50,000 in diapers generously donated by Coterie! Diaper Need Awareness Week is an important time to highlight diaper insecurity as a glaring symptom of poverty in our country, but it doesn’t end there for us. All year round we're providing diapers to our families, raising public awareness about diaper insecurity and advocating at the state level for diapers to be recognized as an essential item. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the campaign and invite those who haven’t had a chance to get involved to join us in making a difference. https://lnkd.in/ePDaSr9B

National Child Health Day is a day meant to raise awareness about the health and well-being of children, and to promote initiatives to improve their physical and mental health. Our programs address the diverse and immediate needs of families and especially children including the Family Cash Grants program which served 3023 children last year. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics recognized the importance of cash grants and added this type of aid as one of their key public policy recommendations for reimagining child welfare. #nationalchildhealthday #childhealthday #goodplusfoundation #familycashgrants

Happy New Month! October is a special time for us at Good+. Not only does it mark our Founder’s Day and 23 Year Anniversary, but it is also the month we award Family Cash Grants, which address the diverse and immediate needs of families on both coasts. Since the program started in 2020, we've distributed $1,158,500 in grants, with $300,200 given last year to 40 program partners. Our cash grants equip families with the autonomy to allocate resources according to their specific needs and priorities. Stay tuned as we’ll be highlighting our impact over the past 23 years in numbers throughout the month. #cashgrants #antipoverty

Coterie diapers in our warehouse ready to be shipped out to families! Thank you so much for your overwhelming support of our End Diaper Need campaign and The Coterie Diaper Share Program, our collaboration with Coterie. We are so close to the $10K goal but need your help in closing the gap so we can provide even more Good+ families with the diapers they need for a year. #enddiaperneed #diaperawarenessweek

We're Hiring! Good+Foundation seeks to find a visionary and innovative Chief Executive who can build upon and sustain the organization’s tremendous growth and impact. Built by a group of talented, creative professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by expertise in and passion for poverty alleviation, Good+ has become a leading, highly respected national non-profit. To learn more and apply for the role, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e2ECC9JR #hiring #nonprofit

“With rising costs of just about everything and pay rates staying the same, it is nice to know there are people that want to make a difference by helping people out like myself and my family. We have a 2 1/2-year-old and another one due any day now. Already having diapers on hand is one less thing to stress when the baby gets here.” -- Jevon, Good+ Dad During Diaper Need Awareness Week, we are shedding light on the profound impact that can be made for families experiencing diaper need. With generous donations from corporate supporters and our Good+ community, we have been able to distribute millions of diapers to under-resourced families across the U.S., alleviating a significant burden and bringing peace of mind to families facing financial challenges. It’s not just about diapers; it’s about increasing access to vital resources and allowing parents to focus on what truly matters. Join us in making a difference by contributing to our Diaper Need Awareness campaign in collaboration with Coterie Diaper Share Program, to help support Good+ families. Note: Names and pictures have been changed to protect the identity of Good+ families. #DiaperNeedAwareness #Impact #CommunitySupport

During National Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 23 – 29) we're amplifying our efforts to end diaper insecurity and sharing how the Good+ network and community can join us. Here's a snapshot of our efforts: -We’ve donated over 36 million diapers since 2001. -We are a proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network, working to find long-term solutions to diaper need. -This year, we advocated with our NDBN partners to secure $1.5M in state funding to address diaper need across New York State. -We’re collaborating with Coterie to provide a year’s supply of diapers for families through the Coterie Diaper Share Program. What you can do: Make a donation to support our efforts in ending diaper need. Mail unused diapers to our NYC or LA warehouses⎯Coterie will cover shipping costs through 2025. Read the story for more info. #enddiaperinsecurity #diaperawareness

Good+ Brands! Last month, Good+Foundation was named as the primary beneficiary for Mattel, Inc.'s Parents Employee Resource Group (ERG). August is the ERG's heritage month and Good+ collaborated with Mattel in a variety of exciting ways including: Webinar: To kick off the initiative, on 8/18, Good+ led a webinar for the Mattel team hosted by Dr. Laurel Parker West and Dr. Alan-Michael Graves discussing Good+'s mission, our long-term work with Mattel, Good+'s fatherhood initiatives, and ways that all caregivers can strengthen their parenting. Volunteer Event: On 8/21, Volunteers from the Mattel Parents ERG joined Good+ at our LA warehouse for a volunteer event. At the event, Mattel created blanket bears and packed diaper bags with critical family products (including some fun Fisher-Price, Inc. items). Product Donations: Mattel recently provided Good+ with a donation of diaper bags and toys as a part of their August engagement initiatives. Product Drive: To support families ahead of the Back-to-School season, Mattel's Parents ERG hosted an online product drive where employees purchased books, notebooks, and other critical supplies for families in need. Thank you, Mattel for collaborating with us in so many meaningful ways! To explore innovative opportunities to make impact with your brand/organization, contact, Richard Klos, Good+ Director of Corporate Giving & Partnerships. #mattel #corporategiving #volunteer #goodplusfoundation

Each year, Good+ teams up with The Children's Place to offer program fathers a wonderful opportunity to prepare their families for the back-to-school season. Earlier this month, fathers from our partner programs at Montefiore Health System HERO Dads and Supporting Healthy Relationships came out to shop for their children in preparation for the school year. As participant fathers shared, these events are extremely rewarding, offering dads a meaningful opportunity to connect with their kids in new and profound ways. We are deeply thankful to The Children's Place for their generous gift card donations, and to our program partners for making “Shop with Pops” possible for Good+ dads in NYC and LA. #FathersMatter #backtoschool