SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — What began as an effort to redistribute gently used baby items to local parents has grown into a nonprofit serving thousands of families across the Capital Region and beyond.
This year, Mom Starts Here is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of providing essential items, education, resources, and support to families throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
As part of CBS6’s Together for a Better Tomorrow series, Executive Director Kyla Schmidt joined CBS6 to reflect on the organization’s growth and share details about an upcoming anniversary celebration and fundraiser.
From Baby Items to Thousands of Families
Schmidt says Mom Starts Here began with a relatively simple idea: connect parents with baby items they needed while providing personal support along the way…