Cradle of Hope distributes baby shower baskets filled with essential baby items

to help mom and baby feel supported as they begin their new life together.

• 71% of our moms have no support in their lives.
• 35% had premature births and experienced medical complications.

We need your help!

Help us to encourage families by collecting baby items and donating them to Cradle of Hope.

Here is a list of baby items we especially need, however, any new baby items are appreciated.  

(Any brands are accepted. These are just examples.)

• Baby Clothes (size 0- 6 mo’s)
• Diapers (size “N” Newborn)
• Diaper Rash Cream
  
• Baby Bottles
• Baby Teethers
• Baby Washcloths
• Baby Wash & Shampoo
• Baby Lotion
• Baby Rattles
• Taggies
• Target, Walmart, TJMaxx Gift Cards (we’ll buy the items for you)
• Card with words of encouragement for a new mom
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• If you need ideas or would like to purchase an item from our Amazon Smile Wish List CLICK HERE
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• Drop Off Items at Cradle of Hope:  M-W from 10-2
• If you prefer, you could Mail Items to Cradle of Hope
• Cradle of Hope’s Address Cradle of Hope, 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Suite 104, Roseville, ,MN 55113

• Baby Blankets
• Taggies
• Bibs
• Baby Hats
• Anything a baby could use…. 
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• Collect your items and call Cradle of Hope at: 651-478-1418 to schedule a date & time to drop them off. 

• Not able to collect items but want to help?  Make a donation today.  Every amount helps.  CLICK HERE

• $100 = 1 Baby Shower Basket
• $25 = Diapers or Wipes

For more information and to register…

Click HERE

OR

Scan the QR Code

We hope to raise $10,000

to support pregnant moms and babies in crisis.

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Run or walk your way through the natural trails at Long Lake Regional Park. 

Enjoy snacks, raffle, & face painting.

Saturday

September 27, 2025

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                                                        9:00 – Registration, t-shirt, & bib pick up

                                                       9:45 – Welcome & Announcements

                                                       10:00 – Runners Start

                                                       10:10 – Walkers Start

                                                       11:30 – Closing Announcements & Raffle Winners

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 *Concession Stand & Face painting will be open from 9:00 – 11:30.

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Long Lake Regional Park

Lions Shelter #2 Pavillion

1500 Old Highway 8

New Brighton, MN 55112

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We could not save lives without you!

If you have any questions, please contact us at: 651-636-3127

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Cradle of Hope Mission

Cradle of Hope encourages life by providing financial aid to women and babies in crisis, especial those women who might not choose life due to financial pressures.  

• THANK YOU to all who participated!

• All donations received help moms and babies in crisis.
• We could not save lives without you!
• If you have any questions, please contact Darlene at: dkopesky@cradleofhope.org or 651-636-3127

• Checks or gift cards will be mailed out by 9/12/25.

Congratulations to our 2025 Summer Sweepstakes Winners

• August 1 – Frederick & Adele Klietz
• August 2 – Jan Kwasny
• August 3 – Marie Whelehan
• August 4 – Jane & Scott Deming
• August 5 – Sheila Ludden
• August 6 – Laurel Boerger
• August 7 – Thomas Shea
• August 8 – Denise Johnson
• August 9 – Richard Stein
• August 10 – MaryAnne Gruetzman
• August 11 – Danielle Kieger
• August 12 – Mary Ebert
• August 13 – Elizabeth Gubash
• August 14 – Larry Laughlin
• August 15 – Denny & Margee Adrian
• August 16 – Barry Luers
• August 17 – Fritz Kueppers
• August 18 – Tim Prem
• August 19 – John Stanek
• August 20 – Joan Ernster
• August 21 – Mary Jo Clemens
• August 22 – Julie Miriovsky
• August 23 – Mary Kaye Ervasti
• August 24 – Kevin Donnelly
• August 25 – Darcy Rasmussen
• August 26 – John Gralish
• August 27 – Veronica Sellman
• August 28 – Dianne Detloff
• August 29 – The Alexanders
• August 30 – Jerry Techam
• August 31 – Cathy Messina

Cradle of Hope’s Pot O’ Gold Sweepstakes

Cradle of Hope has spent over 50 years helping moms and babies in crisis throughout Minnesota! We distribute over 200 portable cribs each month and assist families with rent assistance. Help us to make 2025 a year in which ALL women feel supported in Minnesota. We hope you will participate in our Pot O’ Gold Sweepstakes and consider attending the 8^th annual Spring for Life Gala. All proceeds will be used to help our families with rent assistance and portable cribs ensuring that every baby has a safe place to sleep. There is still time to participate…mail in your tickets with optional donation and you’ll be entered for all remaining days. Please call me with any questions: 651-636-3127

• Please join us in supporting our calendar Sponsors!

Congratulations to our 2025 Sweepstakes Winners!

• March 1st – Suzanne Kueppers – $125  (donated by Flaherty’s Arden Bowl)
• March 2nd – Julie Miriovsky – $75 (donated by Flaherty’s Arden Bowl)
• March 3rd – Patrick Chase – $50 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 4th – Kathleen Talbot – $100 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 5th – Ryan Kaplan – $50 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 6th – Tina Simmons – $50 (donated by Tim & Laurie Prem)
• March 7th – Jane Render – $75 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 8th – Ann Lensing – $25 (donated by Cradle of Hope)
• March 9th –  Claire Chase – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 10th – Wayne Thalhuber – $50 (donated by John & Charlene Gralish)
• March 11th –  Pam Keis – $50 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 12th –  Leonard Leitner – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 13th –  Tim & Brenda Nicol – $50 (donated by John R. Stanek)
• March 14th – Margaret Hughes – $75 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 15th – Sue Techam – $50 (donated by Conny’s Creamy Cone)
• March 16th –  Katherine Ignagni – $50 (donated by John R. Stanek)
• March 17th –  James Tippy – $50 (donated by John & Charlene Gralish)                            
• March 18th –  Sean Kennedy – $50 (donated by Tim & Laurie Prem)
• March 19th –  Kari Kueppers – $75(donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 20th –  Don & Judy Makowske – $100 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 21st –  Wayne Korels – $50 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 22nd – Marie Whelehan – $50  (donated by Greenhaven Printing)
• March 23rd – Tim Prem – $50 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 24th – Jim & Mary Beth Kremer – $25 (donated by Cradle of Hope)
• March 25th – Kristi Otto – $250 R.F. Moeller Jeweler Gift Certificate
•                                                           (donated by R.F. Moeller Jeweler)
• March 26th – Patricia Durgin – $50 (donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 27th –  JoAnne Bock – $50 (donated by Conny’s Creamy Cone)
• March 28th – Imelda Muggli – $100 (donated by Ed & Darlene Kopesky)
• March 29th –  Lynn Kroonblawd – $50 (donated by North American Banking Company)
• March 30th –  Brian Sobaski – $75(donated by Warners’ Stellian)
• March 31st – Mr and Mrs Messina – $250 (donated by Greenhaven Printing)

• Winners can expect their prizes mailed by April 11th. 

• Please call if you have any questions:  (651) 636-3127

• WHEN:
• Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM

• WHERE:
• Cradle of Hope
• 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Suite 104, Roseville, MN 55113

• WHO:
• Women who are pregnant (3rd trimester)
• or have a child under 12 months.

• Limited spots in each training.

• Call to reserve your spot today!

• 651-478-1417

• *Coming Soon…Safe Sleep training to community groups where you’ll receive
• a CoH Tote and other items upon completion.