For military families who are expecting a new baby and who are experiencing or have recently experienced deployment, we accomplish our mission through:
- hosting unit-wide baby showers
- providing baby showers-in-a-box
- delivering high-quality products and parties
- creating a shared experience; and
- partnering with organizations to provide value-added services, such as health-related information
WHAT IS A UNIT WIDE SHOWER?
A unit-wide shower is a great event! It is a party pure and simple!
Operation Shower’s goal with a unit-wide shower is to show our appreciation to expectant mothers who are experiencing or have recently experienced deployment during their pregnancies. After gathering donations, Operation Shower prepares a shower-in-a-box for each mom-to-be in a chosen unit of the military. The showers in a box are then delivered by the Operation Shower Team at a baby shower for the entire group of moms.  It is a time for moms-to-be to gather with other moms in their unit and celebrate the babies on the way!
WHAT IS A SHOWER IN A BOX?
A “shower in a box” is just what it sounds like — a full baby shower in one box. The shower in a box is based on a typical baby registry. Operation Shower works hard to provide as many wonderful items for the mom-to-be and new baby as possible.
There are many ways to contribute to the unit-wide showers and showers in a box:
- Donate money;
- Join our Operation Give Thanks campaign and host a party;
- Become a Sponsor of Operation Shower;
- Donate new goods for the mom or baby (or donate an Operation Shower — Kit) ;
- Join with a group and gather donations;
- Volunteer.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or if you have other questions about contributing, please contact us.
Picture from Portsmouth, Va shower, courtesy of www.lifeographer.com