Building community connections to provide educational, physical, and emotional resources and support for families in Wabash County
Stronger families. Stronger Communities.
Babe of Wabash County
When I stepped into a Babe Store for the first time nearly 20 years ago, I was a stranger to its purpose. At the time, Babe was a unique concept to me. I quickly learned that a family can earn Babe coupons (aka money to be spent at Babe only) by doing things that promote healthy child development. These coupons can help you purchase brand-new, high-quality items for your family's needs. Little did I know that this encounter would set me on a path in which, 20 years later, I'd be bringing this innovative organization that has deeply influenced my family to Wabash, Indiana.
I am Katey Till, Founder and Executive Director of Babe of Wabash County. My greatest calling to date has been being a stay-at-home mom. When our children were little, my husband worked (and still does) as a 7th-grade math teacher for Wabash City Schools. Raising three beautiful little girls on a single income wasn't easy. As you can probably guess, money was tight. The struggle was real!
When my children were little, I earned Babe coupons by visiting places that directly benefited them. For instance, I could take my kids to the library each week and participate in storytime, which helped me earn coupons. This process was open to all families, regardless of their financial situation. Everything I purchased with my coupons from Babe was brand new and of good quality. These coupons were like gold to us and helped us out immensely!
And that's why I started Babe of Wabash County! I know how much Babe did for my family, and now I want to share it with others!
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Open every
Tuesday: 10am-7pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
The playroom closes at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and 3:30 pm on Thursdays.
See updates on Facebook and Instagram for any temporary closings or changes to the regular schedule!
Stronger Families = Stronger Communities
Our Babe Story
FAQ's
Supporting families and the community
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What is Babe?Babe of Wabash County has three goals: to promote good health, education, and relationships with families in Wabash County who have children between the ages of pregnancy and five-years-old. We believe that in order to have a successful community, success starts at home. We also believe that our greatest service to the people of Wabash County will be by providing support, guidance, and mentoring opportunities that help educate parents on good parenting skills and healthy lifestyle practices. Babe mission is building community connections to provide educational, physical, and emotional resources and support for families in Wabash County.
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How does Babe promote good health, education, and connection?"The first way we promote these values through an incentive based program. When families visit the doctor for well-baby check-ups or they go to the library for storytime, they will receive a coupon that is worth $5 in value. Families can take these coupons to the Babe Store and redeem them for baby items such as diapers, wipes, clothing, furniture, and other much needed baby/toddler items. While at the Babe Store, families will enjoy connecting with other families through our classes, playdates, support groups, and other relevant activities. The second way that we promote these values is through relationship and education. When a family walks through the doors of Babe, we begin by creating a relationship with them. We connect them to resources in our county that they may not know about that will help support good health and education as they raise their children. We also provide educational opportunities through storytime, art classes, and other educational opportunities. Babe is connected with Purdue Extention, Parkview Hospital, and Area Five Programming. More educational opportunites will be created as we continue to expand and grow our organization.
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What events does Babe offer?Babe has two big yearly community events: the Independence Day Children's Parade and Babe in Toyland. For more information about either of these events, check them out on our website. Our big fundraising event is our Online Thanksgiving Bake Sale Auction. This is held in November.
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What types of items does Babe carry?All of the items in our boutique are brand new! Coupons can be redeemed for: Car Seats/Carriers/Booster Seats Cribs/Portable Cribs Crib Mattresses/Crib Sheets/ Mattress Pads/Mobiles Potty Seats/Potty Training items Diapers/Wipes Dinnerware/Silverware/Bottles/Sippy Cups/Storage Ware Bottle Drying Wracks Baby Personal Hygiene Products/Baby Baths Boy and Girl Clothing; including socks and underwear Monitors/Sound Machines/Essential Oil Diffusers Essential oils Strollers/Wagons Toys Children's Books Pregnancy items Miscarriage books and other cherished items to help a grieving family Toddler, Twin, and Full Size Comforters Window Curtains Other: * Seasonal decorative items that help celebrate holidays * Baby, Toddler items that are decorative or essential
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How is Babe funded?Babe is 100% community-supported and grant funded. We depend on supporters like you to donate both funds and items to ensure we can promote good health, education, and connection. You can donate with cash, check, or credit card. We've offered a link to donate to Babe on our website. It is through our account at the Community Foundation of Wabash County. We can also send you an invoice through the Square. Our address is Babe of Wabash County 88 West Hill St Wabash, IN 46992 All donations receive a thank you letter and a tax receipt.
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Where are you located?Babe of Wabash County is located at the corner of Hill and Miami St in Wabash, IN. 88 W. Hill St. Wabash, IN 46992
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