ABOUT US
We LOVE What We Do!
ABOUT US
We LOVE What We Do!
Founded in 2013, the Miami Diaper Bank is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and first established diaper bank in Miami. The Miami Diaper Bank’s mission is to collect and distribute diapers and other diaper related products to low-income families and their children, while also raising awareness about the need for diaper donations in the South Florida area.
OUR MISSION
donate diapers TO SOUTH FLORIDA FAMILIES
To collect, store and distribute free diapers and baby related products to homeless shelters, food pantries, family service agencies, and faith-based organizations
spread awareness on diaper need
To educate the local community about the devastating crisis of diaper need.
support community partners
To support and expand upon our existing relationships with shelters and community organizations in the South Florida area.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Above: Co-founders Arielle Schaechter, Roberto Schaechter and Jonah Schaechter
During a long drive on a humid summer day in June 2012, Jonah Schaechter of Miami, FL spent the duration of the trip contemplating his community service project for his Bar Mitzvah. With a rapidly approaching deadline and no truly meaningful ideas, he had an epiphany after listening to a story on National Public Radio (NPR) about the efforts of a national diaper bank. Intrigued by the narrator’s effort to set up a diaper drive and distribute the collected items, Jonah felt compelled to start a similar initiative.
To maximize the success of his community service project, Jonah asked his school for permission to set up a drive. Several posters and one box later, Jonah’s drive accumulated around 10,000 diapers. Pleased with the results, Jonah then looked to his temple for additional support and subsequently dropped off another box for collection, which was quickly filled. Nearing the end of his community service project, Jonah tirelessly searched for a local diaper bank where he could donate the collected items. Shocked by the realization that one did not exist anywhere in Miami, Jonah felt that he had met with too many families in need and collected enough supplies to show that there was a real need for a diaper bank in his city. After sharing his conclusions with his father, Roberto Schaechter, the two of them, along with his sister Arielle, decided it was time to address this widespread and overlooked issue hands-on.
What started out as a small community service project for Jonah is now the first established diaper bank in Miami. As a registered 501(c)3 organization since August 2014, the Miami Diaper Bank’s mission is to collect and distribute diapers and other baby related products for low-income families and their children while raising awareness about the need for diaper donations and advocating for policy change on a local and state level.
MIAMI DIAPER BANK IN THE PRESS
Check out our Power To The People Interview with our friends at Power 96.5 FM below!
Check out our Community Impact Interview with our friends at 88.1 WAY-FM below!
Check out our Diaper Need Awareness Week 2018 Interview with our friends on El Zol 106.7 FM below!
Check out our mission possible radio interview with our partners from the Miami Rescue Mission!
CORPORATE SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We're so grateful for the support of our generous past & present corporate sponsors and amazing community partners!
Shipley Foundation
Sadaka Family Foundation
William & Lynda Streere Foundation
Gary & Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation
Leslie L. Alexander Foundation
The Platner Family Foundation
MEET OUR BOARD AND TEAM
Get To Know The Miami Diaper Bank Team and Board of Directors Who Are Leading Change in the South Florida Community!
MEET OUR BOARD AND TEAM
Get To Know The Miami Diaper Bank Team and Board of Directors Who Are Leading Change in the South Florida Community!
Board OF DIRECTORS
Co-Founder & Chair OF THE BOARD
Roberto Schaechter
Managing partner at United Financial Consultants.
Board Member
Charlie Exelbirt
President at Mattis Advisors, Inc.
Board Member
Silvia Niño, PhD
Researcher at the University of Miami.
BOARD MEMBER & Vice-Chair
Nichole Dawkins
Entrepreneur and certified Doula from Mama Glow.
Board Member
Bryan Lobos
Assistant Vice President at City National Bank
Board MEMBER & Treasurer
Adam Snitzer
President & Founder of Peak Revenue Performance.
Board Secretary
Ana Maria Gonzalez
Vice President of Talent Management MasterCard
MIAMI DIAPER BANK Team
Gabriela Rojas
Executive Director
About: Gabriela is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Miami Diaper Bank. With over six years of experience working in communications, Gabriela focuses on fostering relationships with community partner agencies, coordinating volunteers and expanding awareness of the organization’s mission throughout South Florida. Gabriela graduated from Florida International University with an B.A in Public Relations and Communications and Event Planning. Gabriela is fluent in English and Spanish.
Lucas Metropulos, CFRE
Metropulos Group - Development Team
About: Lucas is responsible for overall fundraising strategy and implementation. He has fundraised over $120 million to support nonprofit organizations around the United States and the Caribbean. Lucas has served in a variety of roles in nonprofits including Executive Director, Development Director, and Director of Major and Planned Giving. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with a BA in Public Policy from Duke University and a Certificate in Blockchain Strategy from Oxford University. Lucas was also born and raised in South Florida.
Natalie Navarro
Program Manager
About: Natalie is responsible for day-to-day operations and logistics for our Diaper Distribution Program as well as spearheading volunteer initiatives and awareness events to foster community engagement. With experience working in local government and philanthropic organizations, Natalie focuses on facilitating operations and growth of the core program by coordinating volunteers and event logistics while helping advance advocacy efforts. Natalie graduated from Florida International University with a B.A in International Relations. Natalie is fluent in English and Spanish.
Aaron Tran
Resource and Warehouse Coordinator
About: Aaron is responsible for the management of our Mobile Diaper Pantry Program. He is responsible for working with our program manager and coordinator to facilitate volunteer opportunities in our warehouse. He is also responsible for pick ups/delivery of partner orders and donations, as well as managing resources coming into and out of the warehouse. Aaron has an AA in Aerospace Engineering from Broward College. Aaron is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Please contact our team at (305) 926-3815 or via email at info@miamidiaperbank.com.
Partnership inquiries
Please contact Gabriela at (305) 926-3815 or via email at gabriela@miamidiaperbank.com.
The Miami Diaper Bank adheres to the AFP (Association for Fundraising Professionals) “Donor Bill of Right” as well as their “Code of Ethic Standards”.