Company collects diapers: makes big donation

Tata Chemicals hosted a successful diaper drive for United Way of Southwest Wyoming Community Diaper Bank.

During the Diaper Drive, 1,049 diapers and $2,500 in funds were donated by employees of Tata Chemicals and United Steelworkers Local 15320. As a generous gesture, Tata Chemicals matched employee contributions to bring the total to $5,000 collected. All monetary proceeds and diapers collected during the drive will benefit the United Way of Southwest Wyoming Uinta County Community Diaper Banks.

"We are excited to be a part of this program, enabling Tata Chemicals to support children and families in our communities," John Fackrell, Tata Chemicals plant manager and vice president of manufacturing, said. "We are dedicated to investing in our children to be the next generation of leaders and innovative thinkers, and that begins with a great start early in life."

United Way of Southwest Wyoming's Uinta County Community Diaper Banks are located in Evanston, and Lyman. In January and February of 2019 alone, 2,717 diapers were distributed to families in diaper need throughout Uinta County communities.

To be defined as experiencing diaper need, a family falls into at least one of three statements: the household doesn't have enough diapers; it finds it difficult to afford diapers; and it frequently finds itself running out of diapers. In 2017, the average household in need fell short of 19 diapers each month and parents in diaper need missed work or school four days a month because they didn't have enough diapers when dropping their children off at childcare or early education programs.

Those who have questions about the program or who would like to host a diaper drive or make a donation please contact Shelley Richno at 362-5003 or by email at srichno@swunitedway.org.