All year round, New Destiny, Inc. partners with various organizations to better serve our families. As they say, “it takes a village”! Collaboration has always been part of the New Destiny FSC culture. During the pandemic it became a heightened priority. Passaic County CASA for Children has been one of the partners that collaborated with New Destiny FSC to impact many families in the city of Paterson. Today, they continue to struggle throughout the COVID pandemic due to job loss, mental health, inflation, and more. Passaic County CASA provided twenty of our families with monthly diapers, wipes, and formula for an entire year! These items were donated monthly! A month supply, which provided financial relief. One box of name brand diapers costs $58.99, and a pack of wipes $1.78. Moreover, a container of formula is $17.99. All these items add up to a total of $78.76 a month. If we multiply that by 12 months, each family received $945 in donations. When you are in financial need this assistance goes a long way! Our families were so grateful to receive this aid for their babies. It meant less stress and worry. Trying to find formula has been a hassle in the United States due to the recent shortage. Any help for these families meant the world. According to Bare Necessities, “1 in 3 families in the USA have a diaper need. 6– 12 diapers are needed per day for infants/toddlers at an average cost of $100 per month. Diapers and toiletries are not covered under safety net programs such as SNAP (food stamps) or WIC (woman, infants, and children).” We are thankful for this partnership. Due to lack of funding, this program has ended. They are now focusing their resources on other endeavors. As we continue to serve over 2,000 families in our community, we strive to maintain partnerships, increase collaboration, and find innovative programs that can help our community members overcome current challenges. Without partners and ongoing collaboration, our work is impossible. New Destiny FSC is proud to work hand-in hand with other community-based organizations to continue to influence the lives of families positively.