Baby2Baby supplies Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing for their children 0-4 years old. We distribute new and gently used items through a network of community-based organizations.

Monday, January 5, 2009

January News

Happy New Year!  We are back in action.  As a reminder our drop-off hours are Mondays and Wednesday from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM.  We look forward to seeing you.  Don’t forget to come out and volunteer.

Monday, December 1, 2008

December News

HOLIDAY HOURS

Baby2Baby will be closed December 23 - January 4. We will be open again Monday January 5th, sorry for any inconvenience

PHOTO EXHIBITION TO BENEFIT BABY2BABY

The William Morris Agency is proud to display the photographs of Carl Burton, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Baby2Baby.

The work can be viewed at 150 El Camino Dr. Beverly Hills CA 90212 any time between 2pm and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  Please ask for Shannon.

SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT VINCE ON MELROSE PLACE

On Tuesday, December 2 from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, you are invited to shop at the Vince store on 8471 Melrose Place LA 90069.  The store carries great men’s and women’s clothing.  Vince is generously donating 20% of all sales to Baby2Baby.

Mimosas and snacks will be served and there will be a raffle for a beautiful Vince sweater!

RSVP to Gilbert Lomeli at glomeli@vince.com.  We hope to see you there.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Happy Fall!

NEW EDITIONS LAUNCH BENEFITS BABY2BABY

Our friends at New Editions launched their line of limited edition fine art prints by contemporary artists for children and their families.  They threw a super fun party in Venice Beach and donated a percentage of all prints sold to Baby2Baby!  A big thanks for their generosity.

In the spirit of giving back during the holidays….New Editions has decided to extend their benefit promotion for Baby2Baby.  If you purchase any print before December 15 simply type Baby2Baby08 in the COMMENT Section upon check out and a percentage of the sale will go directly to Baby2Baby.

A brilliant way to shop for the holidays and donate to a good cause!

TEMPLE ISAIAH CLOTHING AND GEAR DRIVE

On Sunday, November 16, Temple Isaiah will host a drive for Baby2Baby.  Bring your gently used gear and clothing from 9 AM - 12 PM to 10345 W. Pico Blvd LA 90064.  There is convenient curbside drop off on the corner of Kerwood and Pico.  All donations are tax deductible!

We could always use help sorting and cleaning donations - if you are interested in volunteering, please contact karis@baby2baby.org.

TOY DONATION DAY FOR THE KIDS FROM DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS)

Baby2Baby has invited kids from DCFS to come to our space on Sunday, November 16 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM to choose their own toys and books from our huge inventory.  Los Angeles families have been so generous in donating their kids’ gently used toys and books and we are excited to get them into the little hands of kids who need them the most.

If you have toy or book donations, we ask that you bring them to our space at 5522 W. Pico Blvd LA 90019 so we can sort through them and prepare them for our big donation day.  Drop by on Wednesday Nov 12 or Sunday Nov 16 between 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

And of course…if you’re interested in a volunteer opportunity please email karis@baby2baby.org.  It’s a great opportunity to bring your child to help out too!

SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT VINCE ON MELROSE PLACE

Get an early jump on your holiday shopping.  On Tuesday, December 2 from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, you are invited to shop at the Vince store on 8471 Melrose Place LA 90069.  The store carries great men’s and women’s clothing.  Vince is generously donating 20% of all sales to Baby2Baby.

Mimosas and snacks will be served and there will be a raffle for a beautiful Vince sweater!

RSVP to Gilbert Lomeli at glomeli@vince.com.  We hope to see you there.

THANK YOU ALL!

A special thank you to our recent supporters…Pumpkinheads, The Treehouse Social Club, Rich Lil’ Pishers, Richie-Madden Foundation, LA Kids Consignment, LA Diaper Drive, LA Mission, hand-me-downs.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Welcome to Baby2Baby’s New Blog!

We hope you will agree, we have improved our site.  There is a plethora of up-to-date information for you to peruse.  Check in frequently to see what’s happening!

Lend a hand.  Please come volunteer Monday and Wednesday 10:30a-1p at Baby2Baby.

Donate.  We currently are in short supply of STROLLERS, DIAPERS, CRIB MATTRESSES, TOWELS, SAFETY PRODUCTS, CHANGING PADS and COVERS.

Stay tuned:
The opening of Beyond Shelter’s Central Village. Baby2Baby will be helping furnish kids rooms at this new housing project.

Clothing and gear drive at Temple Isaiah, November 16th.

Below are a few Baby2Baby events from the recent past.

May 2008

For contributions to their mothers and children, Beyond Shelter honored Baby2Baby on May 8 at Paramount Studios. Asian Pacific Women’s Center honored Baby2Baby on May 22 at their Annual Metamorphosis Gala.

Beyond Shelter honors Baby2Baby
Beyond Shelter and Nicole Richie Honor Baby2Baby


Big Sunday - On May 4th, Baby2Baby and Temple Isaiah hosted another very successful clothing and gear drive as part of Big Sunday - the largest community service event in America!


April 2008

Along with Baby Celebration LA, Baby2Baby launched its Car Seat Drive to help raise money to purchase 48 Car Seats in 48 Hours. The event was a success - we raised enough money to purchase 50 new car seats!

On April 20, volunteers in Eagle Rock organized a fun filled drive to benefit Baby2Baby. Families donated their gently used items and were treated to a morning of crafts, games, activities & bouncing!

On April 22, Baby2Baby, The Treehouse Social Club, Julie Bowen and Joely Fisher hosted an event celebrating Earth Day! Families donated their gently used gear and clothing and were treated to a wonderful afternoon of activities, music, raffles.


Joely Fisher and Julie Bowen
at The Treehouse Social Club

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