HappyBottoms is a Kansas City non-profit dedicated to providing diapers to families in need. The organization operates as a critical resource in the local community, distributing tens of thousands of diapers through partner agencies and direct outreach programs.
As the organization scaled its operations, they needed purpose-built software to manage inventory, track distributions, and streamline the logistics of getting diapers to the families who need them most.
HappyBottoms approached Active Logic with an incomplete inventory management system. Their previous development partner wasn't meeting expectations — leaving critical tasks unfinished and the organization without the tools it needed to operate efficiently.
The existing codebase was built on Drupal and required significant rework. HappyBottoms needed a partner who could take over the project, complete the outstanding work, and build a system tailored to the unique requirements of non-profit diaper distribution.
Immediate priorities for the engagement:
Active Logic took over the existing codebase and built a perpetual feedback loop for inventory management — a system designed specifically around the workflows of non-profit diaper distribution. The platform was migrated from Drupal to Symfony, giving HappyBottoms a modern, maintainable foundation.
Built inventory expiration tracking to ensure diapers are distributed before they expire. The system automatically surfaces aging stock and prioritizes it in distribution workflows, reducing waste across the organization.
Developed a diaper size preference system that matches inventory to the specific needs of recipient families. Partner agencies can specify size requirements, and the system optimizes distribution accordingly.
Implemented automated notification workflows that alert staff and partner agencies about inventory levels, upcoming expirations, and distribution schedules — eliminating manual tracking and reducing the risk of missed distributions.
Active Logic delivered 100% task completion on the inherited codebase and consolidated everything into one unified web application. Tens of thousands of diapers have been donated through the system since launch. What began as an initial four-month engagement to finish incomplete work evolved into an ongoing partnership — with Active Logic continuing to build and maintain the platform as HappyBottoms' operations grow.
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