The Child and Family Connections (CFC) team at La Rabida Children’s Hospital is dedicated to advocating for our families every single day, but especially during these challenging times. As the COVID-19 crisis began to hit the community, the CFC was looking for ways to provide additional support to our families in need. With a little help from Vic Mensa, a Chicago-based rapper, and his non-profit SaveMoneySaveLife, we have been able to extend the reach of our support.

Shortly after the stay-at-home orders began, SaveMoneySaveLife and its team of volunteers began delivering groceries, PPE, cleaning supplies, diapers, and personal care products to people in the most marginalized communities. La Rabida’s CFC connected with the nonprofit to see if there was an opportunity to help our families.

SaveMoneySaveLife was able to provide supplies to over 200 La Rabida families. “Since the SaveMoneySaveLife deliveries began, we’ve had several families call to thank us for the supplies. Many have reported receiving PPE kits, diapers, fresh fruits and vegetables, water, and so much more,” shared Jasmine Molina, a Lead Service Coordinator at La Rabida’s CFC.

Thank you, SaveMoneySaveLife for helping to make sure that our families have the resources and supplies they need!

This story was featured in the May 2020 issue of eCurrents, La Rabida's monthly newsletter. To view the May issue of eCurrents, click here.