May 2019

13th Annual TEE OFF FOR KIDS A E S Builder and Home Improvements returns for another year as Life Defender Sponsor!!

Your SPONSORSHIP counts! Look below for opportunities to show your community that you support life. Put your name on it! Friday, June 21st @ 9am Turf Valley Resort Ellicott City, MD Register: cpcforhelpgolf.com Put together a foursome or become a SPONSOR. A fun event supporting a serious cause. Special WOW gift for all players! Questions contact: 443-834-6715 gretchen@centerforpregnancyconcerns.org

A Baby Bottle Success Story!!!

Donations from Baby Bottle campaigns are an important part of CPC's operating budget. For over 10 years the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Burggraff Council has been coordinating a Baby Bottle campaign at St. Joseph, Fullerton. This year contributions of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, bills and checks total over $12,000!! The Knights facilitated the effort but the members of St. Joseph's made it happen. We are blessed to have the support of this church and this Knights Council!

Meet and Greet at St. AGNES HOSPITAL

CPC was part of a "Meet & Greet" organized by the Peer Recovery Coaches in the Labor and Delivery Department at St. Agnes Hospital. The coaches' mission is to promote harm reduction and facilitate referrals when a mom is struggling with substance abuse. They are meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in our community. We are happy to partner with St. Agnes and welcome their moms. Special thanks to Nicole Harrington and Lavonda Myers for inviting us!

MIRACLE CITY CHURCH 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower

CPC was happy to participate again this year in the Community Baby Shower. Allison Benson, our Arbutus Center Coordinator, and volunteer Jennifer Racer greeted moms and dads at Miracle City Church on April 14th. They introduced all the FREE services offered at our centers and registered moms for appointments. There were over 600 registered with love and give aways abounding!

Join in a Celebration of Birth!!!

Stop by and visit the CPC table! Click on image above to view event website.

Howard St. Status

We are soliciting design specifications and proposals, along with preliminary pricing, from contractors for completing the center. This information will be used by the architect to finalize the plans and to apply for the building permits needed to commence work on the interior.  Pray for Howard St.!!

It couldn't be easier! Clients can now go online and schedule an appointment to visit any of our centers. They go to pregnantandneedhelp.org , select a convenient center and then select the services needed. Our 24 hr. Helpline will still be available.

YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE--VOLUNTEER!! We are making an appeal... WE NEED  YOU  ~ WON'T YOU CONSIDER HELPING US? We need compassionate and caring individuals to volunteer at our centers. There are four locations (Arbutus, Baltimore City, Dundalk, Essex). Choose the place that's most convenient for you. Flexible days and hours, as little as 3 hours a week . Training will be provided. The rewards are endless. Opportunities: * Counseling * Receptionist * Helpline (done from your home) * Hannah's Cupboard (organize donations) Excellent training provided. To visit our center and get more information call  410 391-6699  and ask for Carol or Email.

For information or to register for our next training call 410-391-6699 or Email.

A frequent question.... "What is a layette?"

Layette: a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant

There are always confused looks when we talk about a layette. According to Merriam-Webster, the word layette, of French origin, was first used in 1839 to describe a large box. This should clear up all confusion. New or expecting moms leave our centers with large pink or blue bags filled with diapers, blankets, bottles, bibs, pacifiers, books and lots of other newborn stuff. If we have been blessed with strollers, bouncy chairs or pack-n-plays they will quickly find a new home. This is just one example of how your generous donations provide much needed items for newborns. The babies thank you!

Our Wish List Diapers (sizes newborn, 1-6) Clothes & PJ's (sizes newborn-4T, new/gently used) Similac Advanced Formula Baby wash, baby shampoo, wipes Receiving blankets Bibs, socks, pacifiers High chairs, strollers, pac-n-plays Dental supplies for moms and kids Coupons--especially formula and baby food

UNPLANNED the Movie

Opening weekend UNPLANNED ranked fourth Box office success continues to grow with sales exceeding $17 million Pray that the film is changing hearts and babies are being saved!

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