About Us
Shaniya’s Gift Inc.
Mission and Vision:
To provide support and resources to women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss with the hope to heal.
My story
Psalms 147:3 He heals the broken heart and bandage up their wounds.
Lashana understands what it feels like to handle grief alone, especially when it appears others have moved on with their lives. I understand the desire to heal through pain of infant loss. I loss my baby girl at 34 weeks, she was born still due to placenta abruption in February 2018.
Despite the heartache, it was my faith in God, counseling and support groups that aided me to overcome the pain and begin helping other mothers and familes through the healing process.
“You Are Not Alone”
..We continue praying for all mothers and families who are grieving, still grieving the loss of their little ones and also the mothers and families waiting to conceive (for the first time or again)...
Lashana Standard-Founder
Programs
~Share your story -
For anyone that have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, we encourage you to share your story to get the message out there so women don’t suffer in silence any longer. You may submit a written story with a photo to shaniyasgift@gmail.com or request an interview via FB or IG live through this form.
~Mothers’ of Angels Private FB Group for mothers walking the same journey.
~Events
These events gives parents who have suffered pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant death a place (virtually or in person) to honor and remember their babies. So many families who lose a baby suffer in silence, but we want to make sure they know that they are not alone.
We are working on events for the PAIL community. Check back for details.
Wave of Light October 15 - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day across the world.
We would like to invite you to join us and other families to take part in the global “Wave of Light”. Simply light a candle at 7pm local time and leave it burning for at least 1 hour to join us in remembering all babies who lit up our lives for such a short time. This can be done individually, in a group, at home or in a communal space. Don’t forget to share your photo to FB or IG and tag us.
@shaniyas_gift1
Use Hashtags #waveoflight #babyname
Future Programs- giveaways for the PAIL community and send a card via email during PAIL Awareness month in October.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
On October 25, 1988, President Reagan designated the entire month of October 1988 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. On that day he said: “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world. It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS, and other causes. Now, therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.”
Donate
Help us make a difference in the life of a bereaved mother and their familiy by making a donation.
Special teddy bears are donated to Southern New Jersey hospitals for mothers and fathers at no cost.
This gift provides healing and comfort after experiencing a tragic loss.
(a special teddy bear and note card inside a gift bag)
Donate $10 $25 $100 or custom amount.
Thank you for your contribution, it will help the PAIL community remember their baby.
All proceeds goes towards the operation of Shaniya’s Gift Nonprofit to help grieving parents suffering from a Miscarriage, Still Birth, or Infant Loss by giving special teddy bears, and hosting events that give parents a safe haven and support to help deal with their loss. The goal is to increase Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness and education, to empower bereaved Mothers and Fathers to advocate for themselves and their unborn/born babies.
Donate a Teddy bear!
(white, brown, or beige)
With hopes to donate to Northern New Jersey area hospitals in the near future.
Help Us Build.
If you are interested in sponsoring, partnering or volunteering for our organization (events, fundraisers, and deliveries of teddy bears to hospitals in New Jersey) please fill out the form below. If you have any questions please email us at shaniyasgift@gmail.com
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A Special Teddy Bear.
Coming Soon…
If you or someone you know who would benefit from a special teddy bear you may order one.
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