The Bottom Line Diaper Bank helps to support the one in three Colorado families in need of diapers by providing access for infants, toddlers and incontinent adults. We support all ministries within Catholic Charities. This includes Marisol Family, Marisol Health, Marisol Homes, Early Childhood Education, Family & Kinship Services, Senior Services and Samaritan House.

Our Diaper Bank raises awareness about diaper need and how it affects families across Northern Colorado. To combat challenges associated with diaper expenses, we work to ensure that the needs of those who need help most in our community are met.

Marisol Family’s Fall Diaper Drive

What could you do with an extra $80? Buy groceries for a week? Pay some of your rent? Provide diapers for one of your children?

Believe it or not, thanks to inflation and the high cost of living in Colorado, it costs right around $80 to keep a baby’s bottom dry for a month. For many families, that’s cost-prohibitive and a real stretch to their already tight budgets.

That’s why Marisol Family, as a ministry of Catholic Charities, extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need by supporting local families with diapers, wipes, formula, children’s clothing, emotional support and family education programming. We are also an entry point to all Catholic Charities services. From shelter and housing to early childhood education, food support and counseling (and so much more!), Marisol Family connects neighbors with resources across our organization.

Our Marisol Family team is powered by over 180 amazing volunteers and six staff members at 10 locations in parishes across the Archdiocese of Denver. We have Marisol Family locations in the Denver / Boulder metro area, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan and on the Western Slope. We also have upwards of 20 mobile events every month where Marisol Miles, our sassy box truck, travels to communities that might not easily access our services. Miles travels hundreds of miles each year and hosts monthly events at parishes and community partners from Greeley to Commerce City, Montbello to Byers. Miles and his trusty drivers distribute thousands of diapers at these events and provide referrals to additional Catholic Charities services. Miles is Catholic Charities on wheels and helps us meet people where they are. Literally.

By the Numbers

Marisol Family has experienced a dramatic increase in need this year. We were proud to distribute over one million diapers during our last fiscal year, but we blew that number away this year with 2.2 million diapers flying out the door. That means that thousands of families and children who would have struggled to provide basic necessities have been served across our Archdiocese. Our goal is to be a frontline resource for families who need us most.

The Need

Of course, we can’t do this without a whole lot of help. Please consider joining us for the Catholic Charities’ Bottom Line Diaper Bank which kicks off this Friday. From September 15th to October 31st, we are encouraging everyone to contribute to our effort a little … or a lot. The Bottom Line Diaper Bank supplies Marisol Family and a host of other Catholic Charities ministries with diapers and other

essentials. This dedicated committee of volunteers lead our efforts to make diapers more accessible for families across our community. Get involved today!