March 2020 e-news

Client Story Nineteen-year-old Cailee came to Birthright for a pregnancy test. She had already taken one at home, but she wanted to be sure. The test was positive, and she was scared. Her boyfriend had already encouraged her to have an abortion, and she was afraid to tell her parents. She couldn't imagine herself having a baby, but she didn't want to have an abortion. A Birthright counselor listened to the reasons for her fears, and they worked through scenarios of telling her parents and how she might handle the situation with her boyfriend. Cailee came to her next appointment and shared that her boyfriend did not want any part of the pregnancy. Her parents were shocked, but to her surprise, they were more supportive than she expected. Over the next months, Cailee met with her counselor regularly and became more confident in herself. She took part in all of the free educational safe-parenting classes and self-care/coping classes Birthright offers. She began to realize it was okay for her to be happy about the baby, and that she could still achieve her goals for the future even as a single mother. Cailee had a baby girl. They are doing great, and she tells her counselor she can't imagine her life without her. Click here to support our work, and be a part of helping women like Cailee choose life.

Two Event Cancellations

The St. Gerard Majella Parish Game and Card Party for Birthright on March 18th has been canceled. Questions? Call 314-965-9985

The April 4th Final Four for Birthright event has been canceled. Individual ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation through the site that their ticket was purchased. We appreciate your continued support of Birthright Counseling STL and look forward to future opportunites where we can come together and celebrate LIFE!

EVENT STILL ON!! 

June 6, 2020 at Creve Coeur Lake Click here to register: run4lifeandlearning.eventbrite.com . All proceeds fund the Birthright Scholarship Program. If interested in sponsoring this event, please email for information: run4lifeandlearning@gmail.com . Youth group registrations welcome! Email for info.

There are many fun ways to support Birthright moms all year long! Baby Showers, Card Parties, Dances, Diaper Parties, Spring Fling Luncheons, Trivia Nights...e vents like these are so helpful to us. If your organization, group, school or church would like to host a benefit for Birthright, please call us at 314/962-5300. 🍀 We are lucky to have your support! 🍀

Your Gift of a Lifetime is a Lifeline

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD's) An RMD is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or retirement plan account each year when you reach age 72. These withdrawals will be included in your taxable income unless donated to a qualified charitable organization. Birthright gratefully accepts RMD's! Click  here to request information and learn how you can sustain Birthright's mission for years to come through a planned gift, either during your life or upon your passing, such as appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, or Required Minimum Distributions from your IRA.

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 5 newborn necessity starter packs. $1500 provides rent/utility assistance. $2500 provides professional counseling, classes and workshops. A gift of any amount is greatly appreciated!

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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