Emily Harry is a co-founder of Baby Bundles, a nonprofit organization in Charlotte that provides essential items to mothers in need as they leave the hospital with their newborns. Harry founded the nonprofit alongside Heather Leavitt and Cat Long 11 years ago to honor the babies that they each lost.
Baby Bundles offers bags filled with necessities like clothing, blankets, books and toys, aiming to alleviate stress for new moms who may not have had a baby shower.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Harry discusses:
The process of assembling Baby Bundles, which has evolved from relying on donated items to establishing partnerships with wholesalers and organizations.
Baby Bundles’ commitment to its core mission and avoiding mission creep.
Her personal inspiration behind Baby Bundles.
Her upbringing, including the influence of her parents’ volunteerism and her deep connection to Charlotte, where she was born and raised.
Harry received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2023 alongside Baby Bundles co-founders Heather Leavitt and Cat Long for their work supporting mothers and newborns in Charlotte.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to Ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Emily Harry.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Providing for new mothers in need, with Emily Harry of Baby Bundles