Our Mission
The Athens Area Diaper Bank strives to eradicate diaper need by providing diapers to low-income families in the Athens area, while raising public awareness of diaper need and its impact. The Athens Area Diaper Bank is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Families that experience “diaper need” struggle to keep their children in clean diapers. With diapers costing about $1,000 every year, diaper need is a problem that 1 in 3 families in the United States face. In the Athens area, there are over 8,000 children at risk of experiencing diaper need. Because government assistance programs, such as WIC and food stamps, do not cover the cost of diapers, many families that experience diaper need often resort to re-using soiled diapers or sacrificing other necessities like food in order to purchase diapers. Diaper need is a problem that also keeps parents from going to school or working—without a supply of clean diapers, children cannot attend daycare or preschool programs.
Since the Athens Area Diaper Bank began in October 2015, we have collected from friends and family, local businesses, preschools, sororities and fraternities, UGA departments, local Girl Scouts, churches, and mothers’ groups. We distribute diapers to families via our partner agencies--other local nonprofits, agencies, and organizations in our 6-county service area. In our early days, we were sponsored by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as we grew and learned how to support our community. The AADB became an independent organization in late 2018.
Families that experience “diaper need” struggle to keep their children in clean diapers. With diapers costing about $1,000 every year, diaper need is a problem that 1 in 3 families in the United States face. In the Athens area, there are over 8,000 children at risk of experiencing diaper need. Because government assistance programs, such as WIC and food stamps, do not cover the cost of diapers, many families that experience diaper need often resort to re-using soiled diapers or sacrificing other necessities like food in order to purchase diapers. Diaper need is a problem that also keeps parents from going to school or working—without a supply of clean diapers, children cannot attend daycare or preschool programs.
Since the Athens Area Diaper Bank began in October 2015, we have collected from friends and family, local businesses, preschools, sororities and fraternities, UGA departments, local Girl Scouts, churches, and mothers’ groups. We distribute diapers to families via our partner agencies--other local nonprofits, agencies, and organizations in our 6-county service area. In our early days, we were sponsored by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as we grew and learned how to support our community. The AADB became an independent organization in late 2018.
Annual Reports
How did we do in 2022? Click here for our Annual Report.
How did we do in 2021? Click here for our Annual Report.
How did we do in 2020? Click here for our Annual Report.
Official tax docs: our 2021 990EZ and our 1023EZ.
How did we do in 2021? Click here for our Annual Report.
How did we do in 2020? Click here for our Annual Report.
Official tax docs: our 2021 990EZ and our 1023EZ.
Executive Director and Founder: Erin Campbell
Erin Campbell started the Athens Area Diaper Bank in October 2015. She first learned about diaper need when her middle daughter was still an infant, and was horrified that some families can’t keep their babies in clean diapers and even have to re-use dirty diapers. Erin quickly searched for the local diaper bank in the Athens community…yet there was none! Erin then started hustling for diapers with friends and family, and quickly pulled together a team of diaper do-gooders who together started the Athens Area Diaper Bank. Erin lives in the Athens area with her husband, three daughters, and dog. She is armed with a PhD in cell biology, a great support system of family and friends, and a passion for helping families climb out of poverty. Erin enjoys a dance party, a warm hug, and an organized closet. Contact Erin directly here.
Erin Campbell started the Athens Area Diaper Bank in October 2015. She first learned about diaper need when her middle daughter was still an infant, and was horrified that some families can’t keep their babies in clean diapers and even have to re-use dirty diapers. Erin quickly searched for the local diaper bank in the Athens community…yet there was none! Erin then started hustling for diapers with friends and family, and quickly pulled together a team of diaper do-gooders who together started the Athens Area Diaper Bank. Erin lives in the Athens area with her husband, three daughters, and dog. She is armed with a PhD in cell biology, a great support system of family and friends, and a passion for helping families climb out of poverty. Erin enjoys a dance party, a warm hug, and an organized closet. Contact Erin directly here.
Community Engagement Specialist: Beth Staton
Beth Staton joined the Athens Area Diaper Bank as Operations Manager in the fall of 2021. Beth grew up in Oconee County where she was involved in almost every nerdy activity that her school offered as well as lots of shows with Athens Creative Theater. She now lives in Athens with her husband Jonathan, their kids Julian and Adrian, and their dogs Scout and Biscuit. Beth's special interests include neurodiversity, Franklin Covey planners, Muppets, Neil Gaiman novels, and her gigantic swing set. Prior to joining the AADB team, Beth worked in Special Education dispute resolution as a family advocate and IEP facilitator. Contact Beth directly here.
Beth Staton joined the Athens Area Diaper Bank as Operations Manager in the fall of 2021. Beth grew up in Oconee County where she was involved in almost every nerdy activity that her school offered as well as lots of shows with Athens Creative Theater. She now lives in Athens with her husband Jonathan, their kids Julian and Adrian, and their dogs Scout and Biscuit. Beth's special interests include neurodiversity, Franklin Covey planners, Muppets, Neil Gaiman novels, and her gigantic swing set. Prior to joining the AADB team, Beth worked in Special Education dispute resolution as a family advocate and IEP facilitator. Contact Beth directly here.
Special Programs Manager: Kathy Bailey
Kathy is an Athens native who graduated from UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications in 2003. She lives with her husband of 7 years, Scott. She loves spending time with her nieces and nephews. Helping people and animals is what makes her happiest in life. She got her start in non-profit work at All God’s Children, and is now excited to be a part of the Athens Area Diaper Bank.Contact Kathy directly here.
Kathy is an Athens native who graduated from UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications in 2003. She lives with her husband of 7 years, Scott. She loves spending time with her nieces and nephews. Helping people and animals is what makes her happiest in life. She got her start in non-profit work at All God’s Children, and is now excited to be a part of the Athens Area Diaper Bank.Contact Kathy directly here.
Development and Grants Specialist: Chaz Ripley
Chaz is an Athenian, UGA graduate, and recent father. While in the throes of new fatherhood (i.e., sleep-deprived, hangry, and neck deep in dirty diapers), he became aware of diaper need and the associated challenges that many families face in our community, and he knew he had to take action. On a Friday night, you will almost certainly find him eating Taqueria Del Sol tacos while playing Settlers of Catan. Star Wars, pickleball, tabletop games, cooking, eating, coffee, and reading are a few of the things he loves. Contact Chaz directly here.
Chaz is an Athenian, UGA graduate, and recent father. While in the throes of new fatherhood (i.e., sleep-deprived, hangry, and neck deep in dirty diapers), he became aware of diaper need and the associated challenges that many families face in our community, and he knew he had to take action. On a Friday night, you will almost certainly find him eating Taqueria Del Sol tacos while playing Settlers of Catan. Star Wars, pickleball, tabletop games, cooking, eating, coffee, and reading are a few of the things he loves. Contact Chaz directly here.
Board of Directors
Kari Abernathy
Piedmont Healthcare
Christine Buice
Family Connection – Communities in Schools of Athens
Courtney Davis
Morgan & Morgan Attorneys at Law P.C.
Shona Foster
Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Elizabeth Katz
Julie McGinty, CPA
University of Georgia – Tull School of Accounting
Daynes Parker
University of Georgia - Office of Advancement Services for Development & Alumni Relations
Ashmita Shah, DDS
Hall Dental
Cara Winston Simmons, PhD
University of Georgia – Division of Academic Enhancement
Lori Treff
University of Georgia - McPhaul Child Development Lab
Marian Welch-Quigley
Allegro Music
Kendall Worman
Kaptiv8 Marketing
Anisa Zvonkovic, PhD University of Georgia – College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Piedmont Healthcare
Christine Buice
Family Connection – Communities in Schools of Athens
Courtney Davis
Morgan & Morgan Attorneys at Law P.C.
Shona Foster
Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Elizabeth Katz
Julie McGinty, CPA
University of Georgia – Tull School of Accounting
Daynes Parker
University of Georgia - Office of Advancement Services for Development & Alumni Relations
Ashmita Shah, DDS
Hall Dental
Cara Winston Simmons, PhD
University of Georgia – Division of Academic Enhancement
Lori Treff
University of Georgia - McPhaul Child Development Lab
Marian Welch-Quigley
Allegro Music
Kendall Worman
Kaptiv8 Marketing
Anisa Zvonkovic, PhD University of Georgia – College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Our location
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130 Conway Drive, Suite E
Bogart, GA 30622 |