about ja*lu
the mission
ja*lu will provide children and parents with products they can rely on, grounded in a foundation of environmental awareness, health and safety. ja*lu strives to bring these products to the marketplace in a way that makes organic an everyday choice. ja*lu will give back in many ways and encourage the spirit of philanthropy.
the foundation
ja*lu is located in the city of Spokane, Washington and began shipping product in February 2008. It is important to all of us at ja*lu to create products that are safe for children, yet remain stylish and functional. When considering the different textile options, organic cotton became the clear choice, since it is not only better for the environment, but more importantly free of the harsh chemicals that could affect our babies. With a background in manufacturing and business, I set out to create products I would use for my own children, knowing other mothers would love them too.
the motivation
What can I say, having children changes the way you look at life, and it's been no different for me. I love staying home with my boys, but also craved the sense of accomplishment I had in the professional life. My goal was to create a company that allowed both and could actually make a difference in areas that are important to me. That is when I came up with the idea for an organic line of baby gear. I see it as an opportunity to take care of our environment and our babies with products that are made with both in mind, after all, they both deserve our best.
the philanthropy
ja*lu believes in giving back and will be donating 5% of profits to selected charities. Listed below are a few of the charities ja*lu will be supporting through product and financial donations.
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital: This hospital holds a special place in our hearts as it has served my own family through various illnesses and continues to serve the community of Spokane and the Inland Northwest. If you would like to learn more about this special place, please visit the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital at www.shmcchildren.org
International Breastmilk Project: This amazing charity, founded by Jill Youse , sends donated breastmilk to orphans in Africa, who were orphaned due to poverty and AIDS. The gift of breastmilk is life changing, and life saving. If you would like to learn more about how they are changing the world, please visit their site at www.breastmilkproject.org
The Mary House: This is the Coeur d’Alene, ID home within the Maggie’s Place charity. The Mary House is a home for expectant mothers who are alone or are living on the streets. We feel so fortunate to be able to provide each mother at the Mary House with a “welcome baby” gift set of ja*lu products. If you would like to learn more about this charity, go to www.maggiesplace.org.