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LifelinesPregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley
Summer 2015LOCATION 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City California 91780626-309-078824-Hour Helpline:[email protected]
HOURSMonday–Thursday 12:00 noon-6:00 pmSee website or call forcurrent schedule
MISSION STATEMENTThe Pregnancy Help Center of the San Gabriel Valley, Inc. provides support to those experiencing a crisis pregnancy.
Celebration of Bringing Hope
E very year, wonderful people in Southern
California are thanked and recognized for their extraordinary work and enthusiasm to reach out and respond to those in need. This year is no exception.
The 2015 Cardinal’s Award Dinner recently celebrated six noteworthy honorees and supported
five charities for their commitment to bring hope to their communities. The Pregnancy Help Center was thrilled that Emma Stewart, a member and past president of our Auxiliary, was chosen as one of the six honorees.
Emma, it is with great joy that we celebrate you not just for that one night, but for always. You have
shown us how to love and serve, to be generous, grateful and humble. The fruits of your faith have been life-giving to us at the Pregnancy Help Center. As one of the Cardinal’s five beneficiary charities, we are overwhelmed with the generous support; Emma, we thank you for being a “Friend for Life!” Y
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The Pregnancy Help Center does not receive government funding and relies solely on the contributions of our generous donors. Your contribution is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, Honoree, Emma Stewart , husband Dr. James Stewart
and daughter, Sr. Marie Suzanne.
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Every Child Should Be Loved
— In His Service for Life, Jane Chavez, Executive Director [email protected]
Planned Parenthood may have the mantra “Every child should be a wanted child,” but we at the Pregnancy Help Center have a practice and belief that “Every child should be loved.”
Abortion promoters recognize the sorry state of being unwanted and what is done with unwanted children is deadly. But, being loved is better than being wanted; no child should ever be discarded. The child who is loved will never be a burden, because
love is stronger than any burden. In fact, love can transfigure burdens into blessings.
Many times a young woman sitting in our nurse’s office will receive news that she perceives as initially devastating. She must come to trust what our medical team shares and encourages her to know. Many of our young women explain that their parents will be so upset that they will “kill her” or “kick her out of the home.” These women are sure this pregnancy will shatter hopes, dreams and life.
We all know that the right thing to do may not always be the easiest thing to do.
We at the Pregnancy Help Center provide the tools and encouragement for women to choose the “right thing.” By honoring the gift of life, each woman can display unselfish love by providing her baby with the best foundation, whether it be parenting herself or giving the baby the opportunity to be adopted—because “Every child should be loved.”
Please join me in thanking the Medical Team of the Pregnancy Help Center for their compassion and quality care for each client who visits the Center. Often, sessions end with a client exiting and leaving the team with heavy hearts. Many times we don’t know what the decision will be for the baby, so we ask for your prayers and support for all who enter and exit our doors. We ask blessings for all—our staff, our young woman, their friends and family. We all deserve to be loved.
EXECUTIVE NOTESVital StatisticsSecond Quarter 2015
Total visits 317New Clients 83Ultrasounds 36Pregnancy tests 80TURN AROUNDS* 51Annex visitors 112Parenting class attendees 29*A Turn Around is a Center client who originally says that she needs an abortion or is being influenced by friends and family to have an abortion, but after counseling and services provided by the Center staff, decides that she now chooses LIFE for her baby.
NeedsFor Annex:n Strollersn Diapers, wipesn Baby bath tubsn Baby shampoo, lotion, powdern Children’s booksPlease note: We only accept new or gently used items. Please donate items during Annex open hours: 1–4 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday. Questions? Contact (626) 309-0788
Volunteersn Receptionist
For Parenting Classesn Bubbles n Ballsn Books n Legosn Paint Shirts n Puppetsn Guest Speakers
2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Guy DeMarco, PresidentIrene Co, 1st Vice President, PersonnelCheryl Alberg, 2nd Vice President, DevelopmentLeonard Tavera, Esq., SecretaryRon Berry, TreasurerPhil Myer Esq., Member-at-LargePaula Orlandini, Auxiliary Representative
Suzanne Fulps, Auxiliary RepresentativeDale Pittman; John Thibodeau, Esq.; Richard Villagomez; Katerina Wade
EX-OFFICIOJane Chavez, Center Executive DirectorJean Bowler, ParliamentarianDenise Aldahl, M.D., Medical DirectorGail Byron, RN, Nurse Manager
ADVISORY BOARDAlan C. Arnall, Esq.; Joanne Geraci; Kathy Giordano, R.N.; T. Murphy Goodwin, M.D.; Joanne Hawkins, R.N.; Jose Mireles; Jeff Talbot
NEWSLETTERBrenda Rees, EditorEvan T. Chavez, EditorSherry Russell, Design
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Our work at the Pregnancy Help Center focuses a lot
on women who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy and come to us confused, not knowing what to do or who to turn to. These are life-changing times, and our counseling and patience helps clear their minds to determine their future.
But there is more to this process than just addressing the anxiety of an expectant mother. The child developing in the mother’s womb affects many:
FROM THE PHC BOARD PRESIDENT
Support for Allthe father, spouse, boyfriend, acquaintances and of course, the grandparents.
Last year we revised our Mission Statement to read, “The Pregnancy Help Center of the San Gabriel Valley, Inc. provides support to those experiencing a crisis pregnancy.” I underscored the word “those” to point out we have written our Mission Statement to show our availability is to anyone who is experiencing anxiety or needs guidance and counseling due to the pregnancy, not just
the mother. We are here for everyone who needs us.
I thank all of you who have donated your time and/or money to the Center. As you know, we receive no government funding. Our only income comes from our donors, several foundations that have considered our requests for grants, and various church communities. To all of you, we are truly grateful. Your continued support keeps this engine running and makes a difference in saving lives. Y
PHC OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
President Guy DeMarco and Nurse Emily Avila at PHC information table
at St. Luke Church Fiesta.PHC Information table at Loyola High School.
2015 Gala Auctioned Board Dinner held at Mater DoLorosa. Purchased
by Jackie and Peter Halpin and family.
By Guy DeMarco, President
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Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd.Temple City, California 91780
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Pregnancy Help Center provides caring and professional assistance to pregnant women. Services include a 24-Hour HelpLine (800-712-HELP), free pregnancy testing and counseling. Pro-Life education is presented in various civic, classroom and church settings.
Reasons for HopeBy Paula Orlandini, Auxiliary Pres.
Since 2008 the Auxiliary of the Pregnancy Help Center of San
Gabriel has struggled a bit, but this year we are seeing a turnaround in activity that brings all of us hope! We had a successful membership drive at the beginning of the year, followed by a well-attended luncheon in February and capped off with our well-received Mother’s Day event.
Part of this success I attribute to the wonderful Emma Stewart being honored at the Cardinal Award’s dinner this year. Her recognition—along with the informative presentation produced by the Center—helped shine a spotlight on our organization and the work we do to a broader public.
We look forward to being of service in 2016. I’m always available for any questions or concerns; contact me via email [email protected] or phone 626-794-2907. Thank you for your support of this very important cause! Y
AUXILIARY UPDATE
Temple City Kiwanis replacing torn EZup in
front of Center Annex.
Check Presentation from Corrine Delgado
(center) for roses sold in honor of
mothers at St. Dorothy Church and at the
Archdiocese of San Bernardino.
Soroptimist Grant check presentation.
Led by Jenny Martinez, St. Luke’s Girl Scout
Troop includes: Sophia Pedraza, Sarah
Street, Melissa Bautista, Isabella Orue and
Sonia Martinez.
PHC OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
