Newark, MD, April 27, 2023 - The Worcester County Judy Center was proud to host its very first ever community baby shower at Worcester Technical High School. After a few years of anticipating this event, The Worcester Judy Center’s Family Service Coordinator, Jahniqua Johnson, finally put the planning to action. With the help of local sponsors such as Cedric Armwood of Pohanka Hyundai, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Aetna, WellPoint, and The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Judy Center's team gathered enough funding to finally be able to make it happen.
Many community members volunteered their time to help work the event as well as contribute donations. A Judy Center parent, Katrina Mason, also known as DJ Kay, volunteered her time to DJ for the event. Photos were taken by Jerron Collier of Visual Vibes Photography. There were a variety of big ticket items, door prizes, and donated items for parents to choose from. Mothers took part in playing games, gaining education and resources from community partners, car seat installation checks, and more. A delicious lunch was catered by Chef Phillip Cropper, culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School. Chef Cropper was also responsible for the amazing decor and set up of the venue with the assistance of WTHS students.
Every mother received a diaper bag full of baby supplies upon registration and check in. And most importantly, everyone who participated in this event (vendors and parents) raved about how much fun they had at the baby shower. The purpose of this is event was to educate, motivate, provide resources, and pamper new and expectant mothers. The Community Baby Shower was a huge success! The Judy Center staff, under the direction of Dr. Gray Jack, did a fantastic job at pulling this event off successfully with hope of continuing this tradition for years to come.
