The Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association has received a $6,650.00 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to assist in funding equipment to support families in the maternal health program.

VNA is a nonprofit organization serving more than 12,000 people annually in the Tri-State area with a mission to meet public health needs one person, one family, one community at a time.

The Variety grant will assist in purchasing portable play yards and educational materials. Educational materials in conjunction with the play yards, or Pack’n’Plays, will assist Maternal Health Staff to demonstrate safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS. The educational material will contain examples of safe sleep environments translated to the Marshallese Language.

“Receiving this grant from Variety will have a positive impact on the mothers and babies the VNA serves,” said Stacey Killian, Director of the Visiting Nurse Association. “We are grateful to have Variety as a generous partner and thank them for their support.”

Variety – the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are underprivileged, at-risk, critically ill or living with special needs. Grant funding is provided to programs and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of children. For more information on Variety grants and programs please visit varietyiowa.com.