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Second Annual Citywide Baby Shower

Your partnership is more than support.
It is a lifeline for new beginnings.

On December 12, 2026, one hundred expecting mothers across New York City will walk into a room built for them. Sponsors are how that room gets built.

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Presented by The DCW Legacy Foundation
in partnership with Family Life Development Center · Brooklyn, New York

Year one in review

Our impact, 2025

In our inaugural year, Joyful Beginnings exceeded every financial goal we set. Proof that this community was ready, and that the need is real.

$30,000+Raised in monetary donations
$8,000+In kind donations received
$38,000+Total community investment
75 of 75Blessing Bundles distributed
55Mothers servedThe remaining 20 bundles were distributed after the event.
4NYC boroughs represented

Our original goal was $25,000. We raised $38,000. Every single Blessing Bundle was distributed.

Bridging gaps. Building hope.

Why it matters

Many women in our city enter motherhood with limited resources, little support and heavy burdens. Joyful Beginnings fills those gaps with essentials, encouragement and community, to meet immediate needs and build lasting bonds. This event is a reminder to every mother that she is not alone, and that by investing in her we invest in the future of our city.

01.

Essentials

Critical items like diapers, wipes and clothing that ease real financial strain.

02.

Nourishment

Words of affirmation, prayer and a shared meal.

03.

Community

Belonging, joy and hope, by connecting mothers with a caring network.

Partner

Sponsorship levels

Every level is measured the same way: how many mothers it sponsors, in full, with a complete Blessing Bundle.

Legacy $10,000

Sponsors 30 or more mothers with full Blessing Bundles, and covers all event costs.

  • Top logo placement on all materials and the website
  • Named sponsor of a key event element
  • Acknowledgment in press releases and social media
  • Branded items in every Blessing Bundle
  • Dedicated pre-event social media feature series
  • Permanent recognition as Founding Legacy Partner
Founding $6,250

Sponsors 25 mothers with full Blessing Bundles.

  • Top logo on all materials and the website
  • Acknowledgment in press releases, signage and social media
  • Option to include branded items in each Blessing Bundle
Champion $3,000

Sponsors 12 mothers with full Blessing Bundles.

  • Logo on event signage, printed program and social media
  • Recognition from the stage during the event
Nurturer $1,500

Sponsors 6 mothers with full Blessing Bundles.

  • Name or logo on the event website and in the program
  • Social media shout out
Community $500

Sponsors 2 mothers with full Blessing Bundles.

  • Name listed in the event program
Custom Your terms

Custom sponsorship levels and in kind partnership options are available.

  • Tailored recognition built around your goals
  • Product, service and media partnerships welcome
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Partner

Sponsor a mother

The most direct way to contribute. Every $250 donation provides one expecting mother with a complete, curated Blessing Bundle, assembled with premium essentials and carefully selected items to welcome her and her baby with the quality and care they deserve.

These bundles are more than supplies. They are a symbol of community, care and support.

$250 = one mother fully sponsored Give individually, as a team, or as a company. Every dollar goes directly to a mother in need.

Inside a Blessing Bundle

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Onesies and outfits
  • Bottles and formula
  • Blankets
  • Bibs
  • Socks
  • Baby care: wash, lotion, brushes, nail clippers

Prefer to give product rather than funds? In kind partnerships are welcome, and monetary gifts give us the flexibility to purchase whatever the bundles are still missing so that every one is complete.

Ways to give

Participant voices

What mothers are saying

This experience meant more than a baby shower. It was ministry. It was love in action.
I came alone, but I was never made to feel alone.
There were many things my family couldn't afford. This event took all of our stress away.
I didn't have a baby shower. This meant everything to me.

From proven foundation to greater impact

Target milestones

Target2025 actual2026 goal
Mothers served55 mothers100
Blessing Bundles distributed75 of 75 (100%)100
Total funds raised$38,000+$50,000
Legacy and Founding sponsorsNew tier for 20265
NYC boroughs reached4 boroughsAll 5

In our inaugural year we prioritized quality of experience over quantity, ensuring every bundle was distributed and every mother felt genuinely supported. Year two targets reflect our proven model and our growing reach.

Thank you for considering us.

Whether through sponsorship or donation, your generosity directly impacts the lives of expecting mothers and their babies. To discuss sponsorship, make a donation or ask a question, reach out any time.

hello@joyfulbeginningsnyc.org
646.707.7577

Tax deductible giving The DCW Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your sponsorship or donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are glad to provide documentation for your records on request.