Clinton, October 16, 2025
News Summary
The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower, organized by the Upstate Pregnancy Center in partnership with First Choice by Select Health, will take place on November 1 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton. The event targets expectant parents and those who delivered in the past 30 days, featuring vendor tables, educational sessions, and giveaways of essential baby items. Registration is required, and local businesses are invited to support the initiative through sponsorship opportunities. The Upstate Pregnancy Center aims to raise funds for a new facility and ongoing programs.
Clinton will host the first Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower on November 1, organized by the Upstate Pregnancy Center in partnership with First Choice by Select Health. The event is set to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower will feature a guest speaker, vendor tables from local service providers, prize drawings, and giveaways of essential baby items. The aim of the event is to create an information hub for local services available to expectant parents, offering educational sessions on topics such as safe infant sleep and car seat safety.
Expectant moms and dads, as well as those who have given birth in the last 30 days, are invited to attend the event. To participate, registration is required by emailing [email protected] or texting 864-939-8225, including the names of all attendees.
The event will also include raffle prizes featuring essential items for expectant parents, including diapers and a pack and play. Local businesses and community members have opportunities to support the event through sponsorship options at levels of $100, $250, $500, and $1,000.
The Upstate Pregnancy Center aims to raise $15,000 for ongoing programs and a capital campaign to build a new facility, with the County Council previously providing property for this project contingent on raising the necessary funds. Over the last three years, the Upstate Pregnancy Center has addressed the lack of pregnancy services in Laurens County, hosting monthly diaper drive-throughs that have supported over 400 families.
Brenda Stewart, a board member, underscored the importance of establishing a supportive network for expectant parents. The Upstate Pregnancy Center continues to play a vital role in the community, providing essential resources and information to those in need.
For more information about the Upstate Pregnancy Center’s programs, visit https://upstatepregnancycenter.org/.
Key Features of the Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower
- Date and Time: November 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clinton
- Who is Invited: Expecting parents and those who have given birth in the last 30 days
- Registration: Required via email or text
- Activities: Guest speaker, vendor tables, educational sessions on infant safety, prize drawings
- Sponsorship: Opportunities available at various levels
- Fundraising Goal: $15,000 for ongoing programs and building a new center
FAQ
What is the Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower?
The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower is an event organized by the Upstate Pregnancy Center in partnership with First Choice by Select Health to support expectant parents.
When and where is the event taking place?
The event will take place on November 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton.
Who can attend the baby shower?
Expectant moms and dads, as well as those who have given birth in the last 30 days, are invited to attend.
How can I register for the event?
Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected] or texting 864-939-8225, including the names of all attendees.
What activities will be featured at the event?
The event will include a guest speaker, vendor tables, educational sessions on topics like safe infant sleep and car seat safety, prize drawings, and giveaways of essential baby items.
How can local businesses support the event?
Local businesses and community members can support the event through sponsorship opportunities at levels of $100, $250, $500, and $1,000.
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Additional Resources
- Clinton News: Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower
- Google Search: Community Baby Shower
- WILX: Mid-Michigan Community Baby Shower
- Wikipedia: Expectant Parenting
- DC News Now: Maryland Church Baby Shower
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baby Shower
- Fox 47 News: Community Baby Shower & National Adoption Week
- Google News: Baby Shower Events
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