About TCO
Welcome! We are excited to support you on your cloth diaper journey. On this page, learn about TCO and get to know our Board of Directors.
Our Mission and Values
Mission
The mission of The Cloth Option is to advocate for and provide access to cloth diapers and other reusable hygiene products to reduce diaper need and protect our environment for future generations.
Vision
The Cloth Option envisions a sustainable world free of diaper need where cloth diapers and similar products are accessible to all, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, or family structure.
Core Values
- Integrity
- Community
- Social Justice & Equity
- Sustainability
The Cloth Option is a collective of cloth diaper advocates working within their local communities to promote cloth diapers as a sustainable alternative to single-use diapers. As part of our mission, we distribute cloth diapers and other reusable hygiene products to families in need, work with like-minded non-profits to address diaper need, and advocate for cloth diapers by way of education and community involvement.
The Cloth Option identifies as secular and social justice-oriented and we welcome advocates of all backgrounds who share our vision of an open, transparent, and accountable organization. Our local advocates are the members of our organization and the organization belongs to them.
Impact
Since our founding in October 2018, we have distributed over 120,000 cloth diapers to hundreds of families in need across the United States, replacing at least 24 million disposable diapers.
2024 Board of Directors
Meet the members of TCO's Board of Directors for 2024!
Sadie Cora, Board Chair
Sadie is a founding member of TCO who is passionate about issues of social, educational, and environmental justice. Sadie is honored to serve her seventh term as the Chair of TCO's Board.
Sandra Bildstein, Board Secretary
Sandra is a founding member of TCO, and has served on the Board since its formation in 2018. She is currently serving her fifth term as Board Secretary. Sandra lives in Ohio with her family.
Jessica Stone, Treasurer
Mariah Kaiser, Director
Mariah has been volunteering with TCO for 3 years and joined the Board of Directors in 2024. When she's not running after her active kids or 2 dogs, she can be found gardening or reading a good book. She's grown up and remains in Central WI and loves making connections within the community when helping alleviate diaper need.
Katie Lohr, Director
Katie is serving her first term on the TCO Board of Directors in 2024. Katie lives in Washington State with her family.
Sarah Nay, Director
Sarah lives in East Tennessee with her husband and two children. She has been a volunteer with TCO for four years, and is currently serving her second term on the TCO Board.
Zoë Hill, Director
Zoë (she/her) is serving her 2nd term on the TCO board of directors in addition to providing work and support behind the scenes for TCO. As a feral house spouse, she uses her time to give back to the community via TCO and mutual aid organizations. She resides on Tiwa Pueblo lands (Albuquerque, NM) with her partner and their two kiddos (both former cloth diapered babies).