Alexandria nonprofits were among the 52 nonprofit recipients of nearly 1.3 million diapers and wipes from HomeAid National Capital Region’s latest donation drive.
HomeAid, which builds housing and programming space for nonprofits serving the homeless, organized the 2026 Builders for Babies diaper drive to benefit organizations serving families in the D.C. region and Richmond. Builders, trade partners, suppliers, community collection sites and donors helped HomeAid distribute a record 1,292,097 diapers.
Benefiting Alexandria organizations include ALIVE! Inc., The Child and Family Network Centers, St. John’s Community Services, Mother of Light Center, The Center for Alexandria’s Children, Rising Hope Mission, Carpenter’s Shelter, The Campagna Center and Community Lodgings Inc. United Community, based south of the city in Fairfax County, also received donations.
Diapers are not covered by federal assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. Cash assistance programs like TANF may allow diapers to be purchased with funds, but eligibility and funds may be limited. According to HomeAid, a baby may need as many as 12 diapers per day.
“Every diaper we distributed represents one less impossible choice a parent has to make,” said Kristyn Burr, CEO of HomeAid National Capital Region. “Families should never have to choose between buying diapers and paying for food, rent, or utilities. Through Builders for Babies, our incredible partners in the building industry continue to demonstrate that they are building more than homes, they’re building stronger communities and brighter futures for children throughout our region.”
HomeAid launched the Builders for Babies program in 2018 and has expanded it to meet growing community needs. Nonprofits receiving the supplies provide services like emergency shelter, transitional housing, domestic violence support, local pantries and early childhood programs.
“Our nonprofit partners told us this year that the need continues to grow,” Burr said. “We received a record number of requests for diapers and wipes, making the support from our donors and volunteers more important than ever. Together, we’re helping families focus on building stability instead of worrying about whether they’ll have enough diapers for tomorrow.”
