Thursday evening, several local pastors gathered to bless Corsicana’s first Safe Haven baby box at First Baptist church, previously installed at Volunteer Fire Station 2.
Mayor Mike Fletcher spoke of the importance of this addition to the community, expressing “This is the best thing that has happened since I’ve been Mayor” before proclaiming September 26th, Safe Haven Baby Box Dedication Day.
Councilmember Chris Woolsey spoke about the fact that Corsicana was set to be the first Safe Haven Baby Box in the state before shipping delays but that the city will be the first to have 2 in town.
The second baby box will be installed at Navarro Regional Hospital, which will require donations/private funding. Once funding is obtained, they expect roughly 3 months to have it installed and operational. At a cost of $20,000, he requested local churches take up a private collection to assist in raising these funds but anyone can donate.
Woolsey reiterated “This is the most meaningful and impactful thing that’s happened in our city since I’ve been on council, since he’s been Mayor,” before adding “This is our number one accomplishment”.
To donate towards the second Safe Haven Baby Box, make checks out to Impact Communities or go to impactcommunities.org. You can also email Curran Oakley directly at COakley@impactcommunities.com for more information or to donate.
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