June 2020 e-news

BIG THANKS to everyone who participated in the Friends of Birthright 19th Annual Run for Life and Learning! We missed seeing everyone in person, but we appreciate all who supported us virtually! Your donations provide scholarships and educational opportunities for Birthright moms.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors & to Alex Ruzicka for coordinating everything!

Client Story Eighteen-year old Megan discovered she was pregnant and dropped out of high school. She couldn't face her peers every day. She believed abortion was wrong, but she didn't think she could care for a baby or pursue a nursing career if she became a mom so young. She came to Birthright hoping someone could help her decide what to do. Her Birthright counselor helped her focus first on her education. The Friends of Birthright Scholarship Program provided funding for her GED prep courses and materials. She participated in Birthright's parenting, health and safety classes. After her baby's birth, Megan's counselor helped her enroll in a community college nursing program and receive additional assistance for her books. Megan told her counselor, "It's hard being a mom and going to school," but she is determined to be good at both. Donor support enables us to help women like Megan choose life. Thank you!  *name changed to protect privacy

You Make Us "Sew" Happy!!

Mask Donations Thank you to Patti B., Jane C., and Jeanette S. for making such nice masks for us to give to the women who come to our office. We appreciate your help in keeping everyone safe!

Baby Blankets and Burpcloths The craft group at Watson Terrace Christian Church meets bi-weekly and makes soft blankets and burpcloths for Birthright moms and their babies. They package them beautifully and our moms are delighted to receive them. Thank you for your kindness!

Legacy Giving: Your Gift of a Lifetime...is a Lifeline Bequest in Your Will or Trust It’s easy to include Birthright Counseling, St. Louis, in your will or estate plan. You can designate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate as a gift to our endowment fund and your heirs may benefit from reduced inheritance taxes. Your legacy gift will ensure that Birthright will be a place women can come to for professional counseling and nonjudgmental support for years to come. Call us at 314/962-5300 for information.

If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact our Brentwood office, or click here for an online donation form . $250 provides a baby starter pack & postpartum bag for three mothers and their babies.  $500 provides outreach to high schools, universities, & community agencies through speaking events, tabling & social media presence. $1500 provides rent/utility assistance. $2500 provides professional counseling, classes and workshops.

Ways to Give

A gift of any amount is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Locations & Office Hours

Brentwood 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis MO 63144 Phone: 314/962-5300 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Saturday 9am-1pm Hazelwood 5494 Brown Rd, #102 St. Louis MO 63042 Phone: 314/298-0945 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Midtown 3946 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis MO 63108 Phone: 314/361-0124 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm South Count y 2554 Lemay Ferry Rd St. Louis MO 63125 Phone: 314/962-3653 Mon/Wed/Th/Fri 9am-4pm Tuesdays noon-7pm

Mission Statement Birthright is a not-for profit organization providing free, confidential alternatives to abortion including professional counseling and practical assistance for women facing an unintended pregnancy. We believe it is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born.

Birthright STL | www.birthrightstl.org   |  314/962-5300

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