[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HAPPYBOTTOMS DURING DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2020

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
HappyBottoms. HappyBottoms is a very important organization as they 
help bridge the gap for the almost 22,000 children that do not have 
enough diapers and bring awareness to the need during Diaper Need 
Awareness Week, which is celebrated the week of September 21 through 
27, in Missouri.
  HappyBottoms is Kansas City's only diaper bank and they have been 
instrumental in alleviating the need of diapers for families in the 
Kansas City area since its creation. Created in 2011, HappyBottoms has 
provided over 13 million diapers for low income families in 
collaboration with 41 partner agencies at 54 distribution sites across 
6 counties. In addition to their work within the community, 
HappyBottoms is also active within 5 area hospitals providing diapers 
to eligible mothers of newborns under their ``Bundle of Joys'' program. 
I strongly support these efforts to address the dire need of diapers 
within the Kansas City area as I believe this will ultimately lead to 
improved health for families within our communities.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing 
HappyBottoms for their effort in collecting, packaging and distributing 
diapers to low income families across the Kansas City metro area. I am 
honored to represent this wonderful organization in the United States 
Congress.

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