Spring 2020
News & Updates
News & Information from Richland Pregnancy Services
Upcoming Events

Nacho Ordinary Volunteer Dinner
NEW DATE!
Thursday, August 27th

“Compassion, Hope, and Help Volunteer Training” led by Terry Williams from Care Net
Week of October 12th

Annual Fundraising Gala
"Life is Beautiful"
November 19th
Featured speaker: Abby Johnson 
WISH LIST
Size 6 Diapers
Wipes
Smart TV for Male Client Room
Staff
Amanda Clark, Executive Director
Lynn Ernsberger, Client Service
Director
Nancy Thorne, Nurse Manager
Dick Stedman, Men’s Ministry Director
Amy Christus, Director of Development
Sydney Strain, Administrative Assistant
Jenny Lykins, Financial Assistant
 Dr. John Huddle, Medical Director

Board of Directors
Bob Maxey, Board President
Beth Owens, Board Vice-President
Kara Kapustar, Board Secretary
Chantal Ferger, Board Treasurer
Client Saiben, Voting Member
Anna Brauchler, Voting Member
Amanda Clark, Non-Voting Member
What's Your 33?
In honor of 33 years of serving our community, Richland Pregnancy Services is asking What's your 33?
This fundraising opportunity allows you to have your own website to raise funds for RPS by completing your own 33 challenge!
Your personal fundraising website will allow you to invite friends and family to give to Richland Pregnancy Services to support your very own My33 challenge.
We have some awesome prizes to give away for the most funds raised in each age category (children, teens and adults), as well as for the most creative My33 challenge (as voted on by RPS staff).
Prizes include:
Creation Museum passes
Landoll's Mohican Castle Overnight stay
Mohican Adventures Canoe trip
Snow Trails Ski/Snow Board passes
Renaissance Theater
Miller Boat Line
Cosi
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Cavaliers
African Wildlife Safari
FS Chocolatiers
Elite Care Auto Unlimited washes for a year
Marco's Pizza
Allure Studios
COL1972 (Culture of Life)

Click on the My33 Challenge page to register and tell us What's your 33?
Special Thanks
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we received some special donations to help us continue to offer emergency baby bags and supplies to our clients and those in our community in need.
Special thanks to:
  • Shelby Women’s Fund of the Shelby Foundation for underwriting our child-care room
  • Greg Boyce with Modern Woodmen of America for providing us with 43 cans of formula! ($1,000 value)
Theresa Clingon with Modern Woodmen of America for providing us with 256 wipes and 594 diapers ($250 value)
From Our Director
Despite the circumstances surrounding us at this time, I want to bring a message of joy! I am completely full of joy and awe at the team here at Richland Pregnancy Services. This team stepped up, pulled together, and continued to serve clients through some of the hardest times our community has seen recently. Let me share with you some of our statistics for the month of April:

  • 16 pregnancy tests
  • 2 STD/STI tests
  • 11 limited-ultrasound scans
  • 4 mom-to-mom enrollments
  • 1 layette given out
  • 14 emergency baby blessing bags given out
  • All of parenting-education students received their crib and crib mattress for completion of their program

Keep in mind, April was the month when the stay-at-home order was in full force, so this shows that all of these clients that we served came through our doors because they were in a crisis situation. Our team was innovative to adhere to all of the guidelines set forth from our governor and the CDC while compassionately serving clients in excellence. Our team also learned real quick how to utilize our virtual education programs so that fathers and mothers could still continue through their education programs to learn valuable lessons on parenting as well as earning money towards our boutique for baby supplies.
Back in March, the Lord laid on all of our hearts compassion and concern for all of the moms struggling out there that had lost their job or income. From our concern, we were compelled to do a “Baby Blessing Bag” drive-by day. Our baby blessing bags consists of: formula, baby food, wipes, diapers, and another baby item at no cost. We wanted to give out as many of these bags as we could to help people in need. We had one couple come from 30 minutes away! Many of the moms shared how grateful they were for the help. During the month of March, we gave out 79 of these emergency baby blessing bags , and most were given out in the day of our drive-by day! Our team worked so hard to make this happen. Although it was a lot of work and overwhelming, everyone agreed that it was well worth it to help as many people as possible.
Although our times may be difficult, this ministry has not stopped or slowed down. This has actually given us the opportunity to serve more clients that were encountering a crisis. Crisis is what we do here! The reason we exist is to help those in a crisis during their unexpected pregnancy! We praise God that He worked out all of the details so that we could remain open, serve clients in crisis, and show hope and compassion to all that walked through our doors. This to me is a wonderful reason to be full of joy!
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy..” Psalm 16:11 KJV
For His Kingdom,
Amanda Clark
Executive Director
The Difference You Make

Your support allowed Richland Pregnancy Services to remain open and offer essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The importance of the services offered at RPS are highlighted in these comments received from our clients.

"Just wanted to thank you for sharing the information on the mommy money. I was able to go in the boutique and pick out something today! I was able to get a high chair! I'm so thankful for it! I was given information on how to get a crib for our little guy. I just wanted to thank you so much again." - RPS Client

"Moments like I had this morning, holding (my baby) as she slept in my arms, are reminders of how blessed I am. RPS saved my baby and me from a lifetime of regret. I love you all so much!" - RPS Client

Redefining Retirement
by Dick Stedman
          
 It is always interesting to me to listen as people talk about their upcoming retirement. The thought of stopping everything and “smelling the roses” is not my idea of retirement.
           As I have shared with many, my idea of “reTIRE” (accent on the second syllable) has changed a lot and I choose to define it as “REtire” (accent on the first syllable). You simply get a “new set of wheels” and keep rolling…do not go into parking mode.
           As the academic year approaches an end, there may be many seniors who are making plans to retire from their work. May I suggest you prayerfully consider my definition of “REtire.” Why not consider applying for the next volunteer training at Richland Pregnancy Services and join the team here looking to make a difference in our clients’ lives.
           Each of you probably have skills and abilities which should not be placed in retirement. Rather, simply purpose to find a new avenue of using your gifts which God has given to you. There are a variety of choices to make in assisting RPS in its pro-life embracing mission. I encourage you to call the center and get the dates for the next volunteer training. Thank you for considering becoming part of the team of volunteers here at RPS when you REtire.

GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR & MEMORY

In Memory of:
Harold Caudill
Given by: Loretta M. Caudill & Family
Dottie Cassidy
Given by: Greg & Eileen Clements
Tom & Karen Wappner
Randy & Kathy McMillen
Gladys Moore
Karen DeMoss
Steve & Val Durbin
Phil & Connie Cook
RFME Insurance
Katherine Mueller
Given by: Frieda Gottschling
Landree Rennpage
Given by: Terry & Mary Rennpage
John Kastelic
Pam Crank
Steve Phillips
Ron Ahles
Frances Leitenberger
Ted & Nancy Ryan
Paul Weitzel
Joseph Cinadr
Cory Knecht
Given by: Jane Knecht
Mike Bertolf
Given by: Frieda Gottschling
Scott Schneider
Given by: Jane Schneider
 
In Honor of:
Edna Arnold
Given by: Rick & Becky Arnold
COL1972 (Culture of Life 1972) is a clothing line inspired by and supporting LIFE!
The founders of COL1972 hope to honor 1972 which was the final year we enjoyed a Culture of Life, by introducing a concept that is healthy for the MIND, BODY and SOUL while looking FABULOUS in well designed fashion pieces.
The COL1972 family motto is "LIFE is always in STYLE."
Now you can support Richland Pregnancy Services when you make a purchase at COL1972. 10% of your purchase will go to RPS. Visit our affiliate link to support RPS with your purchase
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger Community Rewards is an easy way to support Richland Pregnancy Services while you shop! Simply register your Kroger Plus card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and choose Richland Pregnancy Services as your organization. Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchases to RPS every time you shop!
Thank you to our corporate sponsors who make our events possible!