The Catholic Church like a voice in the wilderness continues to proclaim the sacredness of human life and defends
the life of the baby in its mother’s womb from its conception. Every
child is a gift from God and must be cherished. It does more than decry the evil of abortion, it reaches out to offer the
mother in distress because of her pregnancy, the help she needs to bring her baby to birth and to nurture the child’s
life. It is not enough to be pro-life we need to act pro-life. If you feel called to this ministry of life, consider supporting
or volunteering for one of the following organizations.
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES - ROSELIA CENTER
Concerned with the state of families in today's world, Catholic Charities provides programs and services that support,
nurture and sustain the family. One of the programs of Catholic Charities is to
provide assistance for women and girls who are in crisis because of their pregnancy. Besides offering pregnancy
testing, counseling, adoption services, referrals and baby items to anyone who calls, they also have a facility,
Roselia Center, where girls can live throughout their pregnancy and some months afterwards as they complete their schooling.
Volunteers and donations of baby items are always welcome.
Information from Catholic Charities: www.ccpgh.org
Monetary donations can be made to
Catholic Charities, 212 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
FOR HELP OR TO VOLUNTEER CALL ROSELIA CENTER AT
412-682-4410.
BIRTHRIGHT
Birthright provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned
pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. We provide
friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We give information and referrals
to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves
kindness and respect. All Birthright services are free, confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race,
creed, economic or marital status.
Birthright accepts volunteers who must believe firmly in the Birthright
philosophy and have a sincere desire to help pregnant women. Volunteers answer the phones, welcome and assist clients at the
office, sort and distribute baby items, clean the offices and do clerical work. Experienced volunteers often make presentations
to school and community groups about Birthright and its services. Information taken from Birthright International:
www.birthright.org.
Monetary donations accepted
at Birthright 201 N. Craig Street Office, Pittsburgh Pa, 15213.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:
RED ROSE COOKBOOK available for $12 +$3 postage call Birthright
FOR HELP OR TO VOLUNTEER CALL BIRTHRIGHT OF PITTSBURGH
AT
412-621-1988
LIFELINE
Lifeline
is a pregnancy support service, organized to respond to the woman who needs help coping with her pregnancy. When the
pregnancy presents problems that are medical, financial or personal; or if there is a need for moral support there can be
intense pressures. The decision to have an abortion is often made in ignorance of other alternatives, or in fear of
rejection. In any event each client is served uniquely and personally. Genuine care is offered whenever she calls
Lifeline.
The Lifeline volunteers are the backbone of the organization. They
engage in offering confidential and caring help over the telephone and in the offices. The volunteer acts as the bridge
between the woman and the resources in the community that might be available to her. Volunteers are also needed for public
relations, collection and distribution of baby clothes, office support staff, education/speakers, and booth workers.
Lifeline provides a comprehensive training program for the volunteers.
Information from Lifeline of Southwest Pa: www.lifelineofsouthwestpa.org
Send donations to Lifeline, 401 Investment Building, 239 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
FOR HELP OR TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT LIFELINE AT
412-562-0543
