The Next Door Launches Community Baby Shower Donation Drive to Support Gorge Families in April
From The Next Door Inc.
By Jordan Flores
The Dalles, Ore., March 9, 2026 — Parenthood can be overwhelming and challenging for many, especially for those without access to the basic necessities every child and parent deserves.
Financial strain, life stressors, and lack of a support system can all put new families at increased risk. Family Services programs at The Next Door, Inc. are designed to help parents navigate the challenges of parenting and build safe, healthy relationships where all families feel valued.
Beginning April 1st through April 30th, The Next Door Is hosting a Community Baby Shower donation drive to support local families. We welcome monetary donations or contributions of new, unwrapped gender-neutral items to help parents nurture their newborns.
Needed items include:
Diapers
Wipes
Onesies
Swaddles
Bibs
Pacifiers
Teethers
Baby Carriers
Front packs, wraps
White noise machines
New items or cash gifts can be dropped off at the offices of The Next Door located at 965 Tucker in Hood River and 1113 Kelly Avenue in The Dalles. We strongly encourage the community to shop local to support small businesses in the Gorge when possible. You may also shop online via the Amazon registry by following these steps:
Go to amazon.com/baby-reg
Under “Find a Baby Registry” enter The Next Door Community Baby Shower 2026
Choose from several pre-selected items and make a purchase
Together, we can make a difference and give families the essentials they need to raise happy, healthy babies!
For more information about Family Services programs, please visit nextdoorinc.org/family-services.
The Next Door Inc., (TNDI) the largest social service agency in the Gorge, was founded in 1971 to address the unmet need of support services for youth. Today, TNDI’s employees facilitate over 35 programs that strive to fulfill our mission of opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families and improving communities in Oregon and Washington. For more information, please visit https://nextdoorinc.org/
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