Giving Back

At Lagoon Baby, we try to make the world a better place by selling natural, non-toxic, and reusable every day items. Another way that Lagoon Baby tries to make the world a better place is by giving back.  Each month, Lagoon Baby donates a portion of our sales to a charity.

November 2023

What's more important to all of us than our families' health and safety? We couldn't think of anything. With that in mind, we chose to donate to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. The Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation partners with the local community to help fund up to date medical equipment so that our doctors have the right tools in their departments to help diagnose and treat patients.

October 2023

Our oceans are a treasure of unknown wonders. We know more about the moon than we know about our deepest depths. However, industries are aware that there are minerals under the ocean floor. This month, we've chosen to help protect the biodiversity and natural wonders of our oceans by donating to Greenpeace's anti-deep sea mining efforts.

September 2023

Watching a family member or loved one experience deterioration from a long-term illness can be heartbreaking. That's why for August, we chose to sponsor the Parkinson Superwalk! Funds that are raised in BC are used to help Parkinson Society British Columbia continue to grow their efforts in programs, services, advocacy, and research.

Parenting can be hard. Believe us, we get it! With that in mind, we chose to donate to Maple Ridge Community Services to help fund their holding The Circle of Security Parenting Program. This program is an attachment-based parenting education program designed to help parents understand and build on their relationships with their children.  Strong parent/child relationships can make a brighter future for everyone.

It's been a brutal year for fires across Canada. Some are caused by humans, some are caused by drier weather and lightning strikes. Sometimes people lose their homes. Due to the fire in Maple Ridge that cost over 100 families their homes, Lagoon Baby has chosen the Canadian Red Cross to help those families in their time of loss.

Addiction is hard.  Not just for the addict, but for the family and the community.  That's why this month, Lagoon Baby has chosen Alouette Addictions Services.  Alouette offers a variety of services, including group therapies, opioid replacement therapies, and support for at-risk individuals.

We're hearing on the news about the impacts of climate change.  In honour of Earth Day, Lagoon Baby has chosen an organization that works with scientists to make a difference.  Wildlife Conservation Society Canada uses science to quantify the impacts of climate change and make a case for action for the protection of plants and wild life.  Additionally, they work with First Nations peoples of the regions to support community-based monitoring to document and address climate and development impacts on their local wetlands.

Illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar industry. While most wildlife conservation organizations focus on science and anti-poaching, WildAid takes a different approach: WildAid works from a financial angle: reduce global consumption of wildlife products (reducing the demand), while working to increase local support for conservation efforts (decreasing the supply available to consumers). By adding this approach to other conservation groups' successes, the multi-pronged battle to save our wildlife is only improved. With that in mind, Lagoon Baby has chosen to support WildAid for March 2023.

Pets are awesome.  Pets are fun.  Pets can be educational.  But exotic pets can put owners in over their heads.  What happens then?  Urban Safari Rescue Society can help.  This organization rescues pets (even the exotic ones!) from unsafe and unsuitable situations, and then takes care of them.  They also have programs to teach about exotic animals, how to properly care for them, and wildlife conservation efforts to keep those still in the wild thriving.  Unfortunately, Urban Safari Rescue Society has had a fire, so Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to them this month to help get them back on their feet, rescuing, and educating.

Inflation, rising housing prices, and general economic uncertainty is making it harder for people who need a hand up to find it.  Because of this, Lagoon Baby has chosen Mission Possible for our charity of the month.  Mission Possible empowers people typically excluded from the traditional workforce—like those facing homelessness and housing insecurity, poverty, and other barriers to employment—by paving a pathway to long-term jobs and lasting change.

The health systems have been stretched to their breaking point since the pandemic. With that in mind, we've chosen to St. Paul's Foundation in Vancouver, BC. St. Paul's Hospital has performed hundreds of transplant surgeries and is a leading research facility. Their new facility east of downtown Vancouver has been built with sustainability and holistic wellness in mind, helping people at all stages of life.

Families often need a wide range of help. Mental health assistance, parenting classes, Meals on Wheels, and a variety of other services available from Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services. They have been providing services to families and individuals in the region since 1971. This month, we're proud to have donated to the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services to help them further their mission.

For October 2022, we've chosen to donate to Bouquets for Babas! Bouquets for Babas helps the elderly in long-term care homes feel remembered. Each month, they send out long-lasting, fragrance free bouquets to seniors in care homes and hospice centres.

There are multitudes of varieties of cancer.  All of them can devastate a family.  For September, Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to the BC Cancer Foundation.  The foundation is the fundraising arm of BC Cancer, and helps to advance care in the six locations across the province.

For August, we chose to donate to Parkinson Society British Columbia.  Parkinson Society British Columbia helps those with Parkinson's Disease maintain independence, as well as funding Parkinson's research.

In a time where our biodiversity is in jeopardy from environmental events and human encroachment, conservation becomes even more critical. Nature Conservancy Canada works with indigenous peoples, the Government of Canada, and more to work towards ecosystem restoration and more.

In a time where housing and employment can be unstable and young adults are trying to find their footing, sometimes they need a hand. Pathfinder Youth Society helps people from 15-30 with overcoming their barriers that block them from entering the workforce or returning to school. Each year, they help around 90 people in the Greater Vancouver Area achieve those goals.

Addiction is hard.  Not just for the addict, but for the family and the community.  That's why this month, Lagoon Baby has chosen Alouette Addictions Services.  Alouette offers a variety of services, including group therapies, opioid replacement therapies, and support for at-risk individuals.

It's Earth Day! At Lagoon Baby, we love reusable solutions and environmentally friendly living through technology. With those goals in mind, Lagoon Baby has donated to Clean Air Task Force for April. Clean Air Task Force is a science-based organization that seeks technology and policy changes, as well as affordability, for making net-zero emissions possible.

Cloth diapers are a cause near and dear to us. We love cloth diapers because of the reduced environmental impact vs. disposables. We also love that having cloth diapers are always there... because we recognize that not everyone has the ability or means to simply buy diapers. This month, Lagoon Baby contributed to the #lovecanchange campaign to send 200 cloth diapers to Rwanda through the Rise Together Mission.

In BC, our license plates say "Beautiful British Columbia" across the top. We're pretty biased, but it's true. This month, Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to the BC Wildlife Federation. The BCWF works to protect and preserve BC's fish, wildlife, and habitat so that we can enjoy them now while keeping them safe for future generations.

This month, the world lost a great lady and animal lover when Betty White passed. She lived a long and amazing life. In memory of Betty White, Lagoon Baby has donated to the BC SPCA.

BC has been devastated by extreme weather this year. An entire town burned to the ground during our summer wild fires, along with smaller fires that also damaged homes and businesses. Flooding in the Okanagan and the Frasier Canyon areas has destroyed homes, farms, bridges, and railway access. With that in mind, we know that British Columbians need an extra hand this year, so we've chosen to donate to the Canadian Red Cross to help fund disaster recovery efforts.

For November, Lagoon has chosen to donate to Food Banks BC. At a time when Canadians are struggling with food uncertainty, we want to ensure that everyone has good food in their bellies. Food Banks are helping people who are struggling with rising food costs meet their needs.

This month, Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to the Canadian Celiac Association. The CCA is a registered Canadian Charity with chapters across the country. Their mission is to help those with Celiac disease or other gluten tolerance issues find safe food for them to eat, as well as general promotion of health for those living with Celiac disease.

With the hardships of COVID, people of any age may find themselves in need of assistance. They may need legal aid, mental health counseling, or parenting class... or any number of other community services. The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has been providing services to families and individuals in the region since 1971. This month, we're proud to have donated to the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services to help them further their mission.

Every year, we expect some amount of wildfires in the west.  This year, British Columbia was heavily impacted.  In effort to help our fellow British Columbians recover, Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to the Canadian Red Cross.

Like the rest of Canada, Lagoon Baby watched in horror as children were found at the sites of multiple former residential school sites. We agree that every child matters. With that in mind, Lagoon Baby has chosen to donate to the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre. For nearly 60 years, they've been helping meet the needs of First Nations peoples in Vancouver.

For June 2021, Lagoon Baby has chosen BC Chihuahua Rescue in loving memory of Winston the Wonder Chihuahua. Winston was a Very Good Boy who lived for 15 years in British Columbia. He is missed. But not all Chihuahuas are as loved as he was. We've donated in hopes of helping more Chis find a home where they are just as loved and treasured as Winston.

May 2021

For May 2021, Lagoon Baby has donated to Bouquets for Babas! Bouquet for Babas is an organization that ensures that seniors in long-term care feel remembered. Covid has been especially isolating for seniors in care homes, as they may be unable to receive visitors for a long period of time. With that in mind, Bouquet for Babas sets up seniors with long-lasting, unfragranced flowers once a month as a reminder that someone is thinking of them.

For April 2021, Lagoon Baby has donated to Mamas for Mamas! Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports mothers (and other caregivers) who are struggling with poverty. Mamas for Mamas provides a hand up to families in need. Currently, approximately 17% of Canadian families live in poverty. The goal for Mamas for Mamas is help these with the support that they need to improve their family's situation. No mama (or child) left behind!