Love Jar Foundation Outreach Report

Event: Love for Children – Korle Bu Children’s Ward NICU Department

Date: 16^th July, 2022

Location: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana

Objective

To express the love of God and provide tangible support to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by addressing practical needs, enhancing care for preterm infants, and supporting distressed mothers.

Summary

Following their impactful visit in 2021, the Love Jar Foundation returned to the NICU of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in 2022 to reaffirm their commitment to supporting preterm infants, their caregivers, and the medical staff.

The Love Jar Team undertook an exceptional fundraising initiative to provide essential supplies to the NICU. Items such as water, diapers, kettles, wall clocks, thermometers, canisters, cot sheets, and other necessities were donated to improve the care environment. A heartfelt lunch was also provided to the nurses, recognizing their unwavering dedication to the infants.

Additionally, the Foundation extended its love and care by settling the arrears of four mothers who were unable to pay for their children’s medical care. This act of compassion provided immense relief and renewed hope to families in desperate situations.

Outreach Highlights

 Essential Donations: Supplies including water, diapers, kettles, wall clocks, thermometers, canisters, and cot sheets were donated to enhance the care environment for infants.

 Support for NICU Nurses: A lunch was provided for the nurses as a gesture of appreciation for their tireless work caring for the most fragile lives.

 Financial Relief for Mothers: The Love Jar Foundation settled the medical debts of four mothers, offering them a lifeline during their time of need.

 Prayer and Encouragement: As always, the Foundation offered prayers and spiritual support to the mothers, staff, and infants, emphasizing hope and faith.

Testimonies

 A nurse from the NICU shared, “The support from the Love Jar Foundation makes such a difference in our daily work. The donated items will go a long way in helping us provide quality care to the babies.”

 One of the mothers whose debt was settled tearfully expressed, “I had no idea how I would pay for my baby’s care. This act of kindness has saved my child’s life. May God bless the Love Jar Foundation for being our miracle.”

Conclusion

The Love Jar Foundation’s second outreach to the NICU at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital was a profound demonstration of love, care, and compassion. By addressing both practical and emotional needs, the Foundation succeeded in making a lasting impact on the lives of infants, mothers, and medical staff.

This outreach reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and underscored the transformative power of love in action. The Love Jar Foundation looks forward to continuing its mission to bring hope and relief to those who need it most.

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Together, let’s unleash the power of love and hope to those who need it most. We aim to keep filling empty Jars with the Love of God until they are filled and overflowing to others.