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A Hand Up - NOVA, Inc.

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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Emergency Assistance, Family Services, Human Services

Mission: Our mission is to provide diapers to families with babies and toddlers in need through Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Government Organizations (GOs) throughout Northern Virginia. An all-volunteer staff ensures that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to diapers and programs.

Community Stories

53 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

kimharrell, General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/09/2024

We love NOVA Diaper Bank! I'm the Service Chair for MAEVE Herndon, a moms group in Herndon that seeks to support moms and families in the area. NOVA Diaper Bank has been a pleasure to work with. We have hosted 3 diaper drives for them over the years where we collect diapers and wipes from our members and donated them to NOVA Diaper Bank. The team at NOVA Diaper Bank are always so appreciative of our support and we know that they are doing good work to help the local families who need it!

charityoswald Donor

Rating: 5

09/09/2024

The NOVA Diaper Bank is one of greatest local non-profits in our area - their cause helps thousands of families each year who are in need of diapers. It is nice to see the community give back and offer so much support to so many in this great time of need.

mullenfx Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/09/2024

I have supported NOVA Diaper Bank for several years. The organization has grown significantly and continues to support the disadvantaged community with diapers and other baby supplies. This is all volunteers doing great things.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/14/2023

NOVA Diaper Bank fills a much needed service in the community helping babies and little kids. I feel good about volunteering making up packages that get distributed to over 30 other people and groups who then send the diapers on to the people who need the diapers. We distribute about 25-30k of diapers every month, which would not be possible without a partner network. Its a lot of time spent repackaging an moving diapersbut I believe it is worth doing for the benefits of keeping kids healthy.

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mpham45 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/08/2024

A Hand Up Nova is an incredible organization made up of dedicated individuals who are committed to ensuring that babies have access to essential hygiene products. Their mission and hard work make a real difference in the lives of families in need. Highly recommended!

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Board Member

Rating: 5

09/01/2023

Helping children and kids stay dry and healthy is what we strive to do. The board members do a really good job of making sure that every child gets a share of the diapers. They deserve to be recognized for the care and hard work.

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Foxlady1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/08/2024

The NOVA Diaper Bank is a beacon of hope and support for families facing the daunting challenge of diaper insecurity. As a parent, I can attest to the vital importance of diapers in ensuring the health and well-being of our children. NOVA Diaper Bank's commitment to addressing this fundamental need is nothing short of inspiring.

Their all-volunteer staff deserves immense recognition for their unwavering dedication. Their tireless efforts ensure that families in our community receive the diapers they desperately need, alleviating not only financial strain but also preventing serious health issues like infections and rashes.

I am truly grateful for the NOVA Diaper Bank and the invaluable service they provide. Their work goes beyond distributing diapers; it fosters a sense of support and compassion that uplifts our entire community. Thank you, NOVA Diaper Bank, for your dedication to ensuring every child has the basic necessities they need to thrive.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/19/2024

The NOVA Diaper Bank, a vital initiative by A Hand Up-NOVA, Inc., stands as a beacon of hope and support for local families and schools. Through their unwavering commitment, they alleviate many's financial burdens, ensuring that children receive the essential care they deserve. By providing free diapers, this remarkable organization addresses a basic need and promotes a healthy and dignified start in life for countless children. Their dedication to the community's well-being exemplifies the profound positive impact that non-profits can achieve, making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.

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arti_a Board Member

Rating: 5

09/04/2024

Being a part of NOVA Diaper Bank is incredibly fulfilling. This organization is truly dedicated to supporting families with young children who are experiencing diaper need. Every effort made by our volunteers directly impacts the well-being of babies and toddlers in our community. It's heartwarming to see the dedication of our partner organizations as they ensure that essential resources reach those who need them most. With over 1.2 million diapers distributed since its inception, NOVA Diaper Bank continues to make a significant difference. I'm proud to contribute to an organization that genuinely cares about the health and happiness of our youngest residents.

caringgrandparent General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/15/2024

So glad to see such a great foundation in Northern Virginia. There are so many families in need of everything these days and for a foundation like this to support infants and young children is absolutely amazing.

3lconsulting Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/12/2024

wonderful experience and organization to support those in need in Northern Virginia

Jason159 Donor

Rating: 5

05/20/2024

The NOVA Diaper Bank (A Hand Up-NOVA, Inc.) plays a crucial role in supporting families struggling to afford basic necessities. With half of the families facing the difficult choice between buying diapers and paying for food, rent, and utilities, the financial burden can be overwhelming. Diaper expenses, which can average $80-$100 per month, significantly strain already tight budgets. The NOVA Diaper Bank, through its volunteers' dedicated efforts and donors' generosity, helps to ease this burden. Their commitment to providing essential resources makes a profound difference in the lives of many, ensuring that families do not have to choose between their babies' needs and other critical expenses. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a compassionate and effective organization in our community.

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Donor

Rating: 5

09/13/2021

A Hand-Up NOVA has greatly expanded its impact to families with diaper needs in Northern Virginia. In the past two years, this nonprofit increased its diaper distribution program from 10,000 a month to 25,000. This was done with a handful of dedicated volunteers who spent countless hours soliciting support, collecting diapers, and distributing them out to the communities. I have seen how hard they work and the significant impact they have had on children's health in Northern Virginia

calawayco Board Member

Rating: 5

05/20/2024

I am on the volunteer board and my son has volunteered for the diaper bank. This is a first rate organization that has delivered over 1,250,000 diapers to families and children in need wince its inception. Averaging between 24,000 and 30,000 diapers per month the diaper bank is a much needed resource in our community!

Jason245 Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2023

This is a great organization that truly cares about community! With over one million diapers delivered since 2017, they have been instrumental in assisting families with babies in need. I highly recommend supporting A Hand Up-NOVA, Inc.

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Donor

Rating: 5

08/01/2022

A Hand-Up NOVA is a well-run and managed nonprofit. Staffed by volunteers, all donations go directly to help those in need of diaper assistance.

ncampbell Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/14/2023

A great organization that provides a vital resource for families in need.

LaurenLille General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/13/2023

This diaper bank works tirelessly to distribute diapers to families in need in the local area. I have also given clothing, toys, and books to this organization, which they have channeled to various other charities for donation.

estout General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/08/2023

The past two years we've worked with NOVA Diaper Bank to run a diaper drive and donate diapers - they are such a wonderful organization providing a truly needed service to the area. They are all so great to work with - communicative, flexible, supportive and appreciative. Because of the positive experience, we know we want to continue supporting this great cause year after year!

kukala44 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/13/2023

This organization is truly remarkable for its unwavering commitment to local families and schools. Their provision of diapers not only alleviates financial burdens but also ensures that children can enjoy a healthy and dignified start in life. Their dedication to the community's well-being is a shining example of the positive impact non-profits can have on the lives of those they serve.

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Kchildress721 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/01/2023

A hand up Nova (also known as the NOVA Diaper Bank is SUCH an incredible organization. 100% volunteer run and helping countless families in Loudoun and Fairfax who need diapers and diapering supplies for their little ones!!!

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Board Member

Rating: 5

07/15/2022

I LOVE working with this board and supporting babies and families in the Northern Virginia area. Everything about the organization and Susan who runs it day to day is top notch! Highly recommend.

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JandT Donor

Rating: 5

06/26/2023

I have been involved with A Hand Up-NOVA, Inc., a remarkable nonprofit organization that operates the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank. As an all-volunteer group, they have worked tirelessly to provide essential support to agencies and families in desperate need of diapers. Since their inception, they have successfully delivered over 1 million diapers, significantly improving the health and well-being of countless babies and toddlers. Their dedicated team engages in diverse activities, including donation collection, community outreach, request fulfillment, and extensive collaboration with businesses and community partners. Through their unwavering commitment, A Hand Up-NOVA continues to serve and uplift lives in our Loudoun County and Western Fairfax communities.

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jschlafer Board Member

Rating: 5

06/09/2023

I have been involved with A Hand Up Nova for several years, both as a board member and volunteer. I have never worked with an organization more dedicated to serving the community and those in need. Without a A Hand Up Nova, children would be living in unhealthy conditions causing disease, trauma, and lifelong effects of insanitary conditions.

I love and am proud of the work A Hand Up Nova is doing and will continue to do serving the communities.

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Board Member

Rating: 5

04/29/2022

I have been involved with A Hand Up Nova, Inc that runs the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank. This non profit is an all volunteer organization delivering over 275,000 diapers per year.

This group service agencies and families in desperate need for the health and wellness of their babies and toddlers.

From driving around collecting donations, community outreach, pulling and packaging requests, and countless hours of planning with businesses and community partners, A Hand Up Nova continues to serve and improve lives.

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GraceSUMC Client Served

Rating: 5

09/22/2022

This organization has been a great partner for the past few years providing diapers for our church to supplement our food distributions. The families that we serve are struggling to meet the normal challenges of our lives and by adding Covid limitations and inflation the need continues to grow. This helps the underserved each month to cope and help align their monetary resources to other needed items. Diapers as we all are aware are an expensive item and this does help. Thank you for all that you do and our next Diaper drive is in October!

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Client Served

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

Diapers are a high demand and high cost necessity for many in the area. The cost of diapers is competing for available resources each week for many families in the community. This is even before COVID-19 challenges to their thin resources. We feel very blessed to partner with the NOVA Diaper Bank over the past few years to help reduce this expense. Through our Grace Ministries program at SUMC, we typically distribute almost 25,000 diapers a year. We are just one of the places that they help supply diapers to our community. We see the need at each distribution, see their appreciation when we have the diapers that they need and the disappointment when we don’t. Please consider giving to the local drives and supporting this organization and their support of our community.

Jeff Bradley
Grace Ministries of Sterling United Church

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laurenlauren12 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/19/2022

Such a great organization with wonderful purpose and action behind it. I have loved all they do to support families in the area and am encouraged by their mission to continue to build resources.

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susagran22 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/14/2022

I highly recommend supporting the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank. They are a well-run non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping the residents of Virginia in this uncertain time. Did you know that NOVA Diaper Bank helps more than families with babies? They also provide diapers to adults in need of diapers. These diapers are essential to providing mobility to our most well-deserved and vulnerable members. These diapers help adults go grocery shopping and to get out of their homes to interact with others. This decreases social isolation and improves the mental health of our elders in need. Please do contribute what you can to this worth-while organization today. Susan Grant, Behavioral Health Medical Provider, Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified

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danhine Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

04/27/2022

Last year, EatLoco held a diaper drive for A Hand-UP NOVA at our local farmers market in Loudoun County, VA. While I don't recall the exact number of diapers (and/or cash) that was donated by our customers, I do remember that the impact this diaper drive had on our market and the community as a whole, was includible. Asking people to donate diapers is a much easy than asking them for money in my opinion.

They're a great organization. We welcome them back whenever they would like.

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cdiaper1 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

04/26/2022

The Northern Virginia Diaper Bank (NOVA Diaper Bank) a proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network is a great organization. Serving Northern Virginia's Loudon and Fairfax counties in Virginia since 2017, they have truly made a difference in the lives of many families by providing free diapers to agencies serving families in crisis.

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rtobar Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

04/26/2022

NOVA Diaper bank is AMAZING! They are always so kind and helpful. Susan goes out of her way to help our families.

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Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/29/2021

NOVA diaper bank is an AMAZING organization. They help over 300 babies every month with diapers. They always go above and beyond to help the families at INMED Partnerships for Children. We really appreciate everything that you do.

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bbluther Donor

Rating: 5

10/07/2021

For the past several years, I have witnessed the energetic and dedicated volunteer team at Hands Up-Nova, The Northern VA Diaper Bank. They work diligently and consistently to provide thousands of diapers for those who need them ; thus improving the quality of life for mothers and babies alike. Kudos to this fine team!

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kodonnell87 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/01/2021

A Hand-Up NOVA does such important work for the community and everyone who works for and volunteers with them is so passionate and committed to what they do. We love A Hand-Up NOVA!

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suehoude Client Served

Rating: 5

09/29/2021

The Northern Virginia Diaper Bank, through A Hand-Up NOVA has been a necessary and amazing resource for the parenting students at Mountain View High School! Each month, our students are relieved to receive size appropriate diapers (and wipes) for their children. During the pandemic, there was no interruption as we were able to pick up diapers and deliver them to our students. We can see the relief on our students' faces when they receive diapers as most are struggling to work, raise their child(ren) and complete high school. This donation makes life a little easier. As a staff, working with the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank is easy and seamless. This is an organized, well run operation for which we and are students are grateful!!

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JaneN Board Member

Rating: 5

09/24/2021

A Hand Up-NOVA, (The NOVA Diaper Bank) is such a wonderful organization that truly is dedicated to making a difference for families with young children and babies experiencing diaper needs. It's amazing to see what dedication and a sincere passion to help others can do. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently presented The NOVA Diaper Bank with a Proclamation that it supports them, especially during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, September 23 - October 3, 2021. Please consider donating to this most worthy organization, and together we can all make the change from the bottom up!

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charitygordon General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/14/2021

This non-profit is operated by true angels, who work tirelessly for this wonderful amazing cause. There are so many families in need and it's comforting to know that they are receiving this help.

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cscarlet Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/07/2021

A Hand-Up NOVA has been a tremendous resource for families at our Loudoun County Public School who struggle to provide diapers for their families. We are very lucky to have them as part of our "village."

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mullensa Board Member

Rating: 5

08/24/2021

I love giving time and money to this non-profit because it all goes to program. Everyone is a volunteer. Our partner organizations do a phenomenal job of getting help to children in need. It truly warms the heart to see so many people willing to give of themselves.

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Jerome S.2 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/18/2020

My experience wit A Hand Up NOVA began in 2017 when I created a diaper drive on Black Friday called cover them butts. Once we started the process of preparing support a non profit each year, we had no idea how great the need for diapers around the world is.

Through A Hand Up NOVA and the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank we see first hand how this organization's passion, diligence, and perseverance bring much needed resources to the families is our region that so desperately need assistance.

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nqureshi Client Served

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

What a gift A Hand Up-Nova Inc is! As a Parent Liaison at an elementary school, I see first hand the need for diapers and to be able to provide diapers and wipes to families that are struggling is a huge deal. It has been crucial for families to have this supplement every month. I have a family who had babies that were 14 months apart and this program has been critical in helping mom have that extra supply, especially during this incredibly challenging year. I am extremely grateful for all that Susan Mullen and A Hand Up -Nova Inc has done for our families. Thank you!

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KayceeC Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

A Hand up -- NOVA Inc, also known as the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank is an incredible group of people ensuring that every family that needs diapers for their little one gets them. They work tirelessly as volunteers to ensure that the enormous need is met. As Executive Director of another nonprofit, we did a diaper drive for this fine organization in the Spring of 2020. We were able to provide them with over 51,000 diapers. Sadly they needed to distribute that many diapers in just a couple of months and then again faced huge need. They work tirelessly and selflessly, they partner beautifully with the local public school system to find the families who are in need and fill that need, and they are genuinely some of the best people I have ever met. If you are looking for a nonprofit to support I highly recommend this one!

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Susan H.11 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/04/2020

A Hand Up and Northern Virginia Diaper Bank has helped our pregnant and parenting high school students by showing them that people care about their futures. When students receive donated diapers, they have one less worry and the support of all who donated behind them. During the pandemic, we have personally delivered diapers to students who could not arrange to pick up and this enabled us to say hi from a distance while assuring them that they can do hard things! I am so proud to say that our pregnant and parenting students are attending, engaging and progressing during this unsettled time. Thank you A Hand Up and Northern Virginia Diaper Bank!!!

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clouis1000 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

A Hand Up - Nova Inc. has been a lifesaver for our young families. Living in affordable housing often leaves families with little money for basic necessities like diapers and wipes. Because of the generous monthly donations of these items from A Hand Up - Nova Inc., Windy Hill Foundation has been able to consistently provide needy families with at least one package of diapers and wipes each month every month for the past year. Is one package enough to sustain a family with a child in diapers? No, of course not. But it is definitely enough to help stretch that family's budget just a bit further.

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hchang Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

A Hand Up -Nova Inc has been helping to bring diapers to students and families across Loudoun county for a number of years. Our school has utilized their services in getting diapers for our students who had to deal with the realities of parenthood while still navigating high school. Getting those diapers helped them take one thing off their plate so they could focus on the baby and their school work. We so appreciate everything they have done to help ease those realities for our students, even if just a little bit. Thank you so much!!!

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kmdavid Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

A Hand Up - Nova Inc has been an invaluable resource for the families at the elementary schools I serve. As a school social worker, I am always looking for supports; diapers are a significant expense for families who are already struggling with food insecurity and other financial challenges. A Hand Up - Nova is always willing to help and they are as flexible as they can be in getting resources to families, especially during COVID. My families are grateful, and so am I. Thank you to A Hand Up - Nova!

Krista Davidson, School Social Worker

A Hand Up-NOVA

A Hand Up-NOVA Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/06/2020

The NOVA Diaper Bank, operated by A Hand Up - NOVA, Inc. is a proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network serving families with babies in need in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. We’re excited to announce Diaper Bank Awareness Week from September 21 - 27, 2020. The citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia are encouraged to make a difference with diapers for families in need by giving monetary donations to the closest organizations that distribute diapers or by hosting a diaper drive campaign at their business, social clubs, places of worship or schools. For more information, visit our website: https://www.novadiaperbank.org. The NOVA Diaper Bank is grateful for your support! Every diaper, every dollar and every baby matters.

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