Ways You Can Help

 Birthright Lake, Inc. helps hundreds of Lake County Ohio families each year.  This is only possible with the support of individuals, companies, churches and organizations, like you, that care.  There are many ways that you can get involved. 

Donate Money

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Donate Items

Donate Your Time

Donate Money

How to Make a Donation 

​​​Credit card donation

When donating by credit card through Zeffy, you’ll be asked if you’d like to help cover the service fee. To adjust the amount or opt out, simply edit contribution and enter your preferred amount, including $0.00. Rest assured, Birthright will receive 100% of your donation, regardless of your choice to contribute toward the service fee
Birthright Lake, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.     All gifts are tax deductible.
Checks should be made payable to
​Birthright Lake, Inc. and mailed to:
Birthright Lake, Inc.
 7237 Industrial Park Blvd.
Mentor, Ohio  44060
 When the Holy Family fled to Egypt, they needed safety, care, and compassion along the way.  Today, mothers in Lake County face their own unexpected journeys — and Birthright is here to walk with them.
Your financial gift or gift card helps us provide diapers, formula, clothing and compassionate support the moment a mother needs it most.
         Monthly donors help sustain this mission all year,           
​                ensuring no baby goes without.
Your generosity truly changes lives—one mother, one child, one heart at a time.
 
 A Smart Way to Give: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) a simple and tax-efficient way to support Birthright Lake a Lake and the families you care about.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to give directly from your IRA to a qualified charity without counting the gift as taxable income.
                                          Benefits of a QCD:
• May reduce taxable income
• Can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
• Allows you to give in a tax-efficient way
                                         How it works:
Your IRA administrator sends your gift directly to Birthright Lake to qualify under IRS guidelines.
To learn more about making a QCD gift, contact your IRA administrator or financial advisor.

Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List or Walmart Wish List

Click the Amazon Smile logo or Walmart Logo below to shop and have items shipped directly to Birthright Lake, Inc.

How to Donate Items

Donate Items

Donation drop off  hours:
Mon - Wed 9:00-11:30  & 1:30-4:00- 
7237 Industrial Park Blvd. Mentor,  44060
NEVER LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE OF DOOR
they will be ruined in the weather
Please note:  We CAN NOT accept your donations
​when we are closed. 

Call to schedule a drop off if you need another time slot.
​
We are a 501-3c and your gifts are tax deductible.
Thank you
 We are grateful for your new or gently used items that are clean/washed, stain free and little wear/tear...please no rips or broken zippers/toys.  Please sanitize. all items.
​They will go directly to a family in need.
Accepted Donations:
Clean Clothing:
  • Women's Maternity & nursing clothing only
  •  infant/child items (preemie–5T) including: : coats, pajamas, underwear, socks, shoes, bathing suits, Halloween costumes,
Feeding:
formula, breastfeeding supplies, baby food
Health Essentials:
diapers, wipes, pull-ups, soaps, shampoos, etc.
Children items:
​baby items, strollers, high chairs, bouncers,pack ‘n plays, books, educational toys, baby blankets, rattles
 We CAN NOT accept furniture such as cribs/changing tables/rocking chairs 
or used breast pumps or used car seats    

Our Current Needs

ENFAMIL FORMULA: ALL TYPES
 PAJAMAS SIZES 2T - 5T
 8 OZ BABY BOTTLES
GIFT CARDS: WALMART/MEIJER/GE/AMAZON
​INFANT AND TODDLER SOCKS
 SWIM DIAPERS
DIAPERS SIZES 4 -5-6 & WIPES
CHILDREN SUNSCREEN
BOYS SHORTS 3T-5T
​PULL UPS 2T/3T AND 3T/4T​

How to Volunteer 

Donate Your Time

Birthright is a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the dedication of our community to
​support mothers and babies in need.
  • Bilingual volunteers are especially needed to assist our diverse community.
  • Join our Marketing Committee (assist in raising awareness) or Development Committee (assist in raising funds)​ to make a lasting impact.
Daily volunteers work in shifts to help sort donations and assist with day-to-day operations....
• Sorting and sizing children’s and maternity clothing
• Direct Client Care
• Office work:  Answering calls, data entry, filing, etc.
• Special project or events
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Can’t commit to daytime hours? Support us from home or occasionally in the community by helping with marketing or development efforts.
Every effort, big or small, makes a difference! 
Please call 440-975-9055 or email us if you have any questions and/or to set up an interview.  

Host or Attend a  Drive or a Fundraiser 

Fundraisers

You can support us by hosting an event or attending an event where the proceeds or donations go to Birthright Lake, Inc. Check on our current events page if any events are happening near you. 
Lenten and Ash Wednesday Collections
Area churches take up a special monetary collection on Ash Wednesday for which Birthright is the recipient.  Other churches collect material aids and donate them to Birthright.

Collections or Drives at area businesses schools and churches
Area  businesses, churches and schools collect material aids such as diapers, wipes, socks, underwear, and more! If you would like to host a drive at your location, please contact us.

Rummage Sales
Hold an annual rummage sale for the community where all proceeds are donated to Birthright Lake, Inc.  

Have your own “Baby Shower” or "Birthday Party" with all gifts donated to Birthright.
Plan a party to celebrate with your friends. In lieu of gifts for the host, ask your guests to bring a gift for Birthright Lake, Inc.

"I had two unexpected pregnancies and I'm unable to work due to disability. I have no idea where I would have gotten the money needed to support my children. Birthright helped me with diapers, wipes, shoes, toys, coats, and books. The volunteers always helped me with whatever I needed. ”

– Sue

Speaking Engagements

Love is at the center of everything we do
at Birthright.
​For over 50 years, we have been supporting women and families in our community
​with care, dignity, and hope.
We would be honored to speak with your organization, church, school, or social service agency and share more about our mission.
Speaking engagements can be scheduled by calling Janice Silvaroli, Executive Director,
at (440) 975-9055 or
​ email: [email protected]
Sharing the mission of Birthright with our community — offering hope, support, and love to every mother who walks through our door.

"Essence of Birthright is Love"

When you are ready to talk we are here for you. Our services are free, non-judgmental and confidential. 
Hours: Mon–Thurs, 9:00–4:00
Need help after hours? Leave a message and we will return your call.
7237 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060
MAIN: (440) 975-9055
[email protected]
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Help us continue to make a difference in the lives of the women & children in our community by making a donation.