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 From the Director’s Desk

Fall is here once again, and we have so many things to be thankful for! Our team is so excited to share more blessings of Love and Hope in Praise of our Lord and all HE continues to do through our Birthright office, Bless HIS Holy Name.  One of our clients who found Hope would like to share with you more of her journey that she began (story in spring 2024 newsletter) with our team earlier this year: ‘Thank you so much for saving Both of our lives quite literally! It was such a full circle moment- The first time I stepped foot through the doors of the Birthright office with my tiny baby boy in my belly… and him being in your arms- absolute beautiful core moment that will last an eternity. I cannot wait to tell my son how you were/are his earth angel.   What I have learned deeply over the last 10 months alone, is that whether a baby is "planned"  OR  " unplanned " there is such a great purpose for life from conception to the very first time you hear their heartbeat. Whether I believed it... or... Not Yet... I was specifically chosen to become this miracle's (baby boys) mother. Babies are blessings and gifts from God. In the fact that God deemed me worthy to bear this child has allowed me to feel a deep sense of love that goes deeper than anything I have ever experienced.”   This is how our Birthright team of loving kind and compassionate volunteers has helped her with two powerful pillars of Hope and Support build a bridge of Love for a mother and her baby.  I also want to once again thank all of "YOU" who are a dedicated part of the "WE" for KEEPING us in your prayers, and GIVING of your valuable time and tangible donations.  "US" working together "IN HIM" makes all of this possible. May we continue to shine the light and love of God warmly to all. In His service for life, Kelli Smith

Birthright's New On-Line CHAT

Seeing the declining calls to Birthright’s 24-hour Helpline and continued rising costs, the Birthright International Board who is responsible for strategic vision, organizational sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and organization growth, decided to implement an On-Line CHAT in its place.  The new On-Line CHAT function has engaged in more than 1000 chats, including over 250 connections with a live person, which is three times the volume than the Helpline saw by phone in a similar period.  The Chat function will be accessible on every page of the website as an optional feature for users. For example, the user might engage with the chat by writing “How can I get help?” The chat feature would respond to the user with a response like “Thank you for reaching out to Birthright. If you can please indicate your city and state, we can provide you the information for your nearest Birthright Center”. The user would enter their location, and the link for the nearest Birthright Centers would be provided to the user. In conjunction with the chat feature providing information to users, the users will also have the capacity to connect with a live human during specific hours. While using the chat feature, the user will be prompted to “Connect to Birthright Live” or the user can ask to connect to a live person at any time, in which case a Birthright International representative will then join the chat to communicate with the user in real time. In the event that a live person is unavailable to join the chat, for example overnight, the user will have the opportunity to leave a message which will be responded to at the soonest availability. When a user engages in the chat, if the matter is urgent, Birthright International will inform the local Chapter, in the same way that the Helpline called designated volunteers with client calls, and the local Birthright will contact the user. We look forward to this new initiative and are hopeful that this new technology will allow Birthright to become more accessible to a larger group of women that are in need of our services.

 What's Happening

• THANK YOU FROM ANITA. May brought the promise of a great spring along with the annual Birthright flower sale. It was my first time organizing this event and I was a little apprehensive of the daunting aspect of spearheading one of the most important fund raisers for Birthright.  For many years Doreen Manke organized, coordinated and gave of herself to overseeing the details, making connections and establishing friendships for Birthright and triumphing with such grace year after year, I knew I had a hard act to follow. Doreen was with me every step of the way, with her guidance and detailed notes.  I soon made the many connections to all our wonderful supporters that have been the backbone of the very existence and success of Birthright. The joyful response and gracious enthusiasm of the many churches, church organizations, Knights of Columbus, mothers' groups, and people that wanted to give Hope and God’s comfort in support of Life was truly inspiring. I wish to thank the Birthright volunteers that went into their churches and impressed upon their friends and clergy that we exist by God's grace and the love that he inspires.

 

• We met hundreds of people at community events in Hudson (new this year), Derry and Londonderry, all enjoying our game, free candy, roses, chap stick and resource information.

   

• It was a beautiful day with beautiful people at the annual Birthright Family Beach Party.  Thanks to Doreen and Bruce for hosting and for giving our Birthright family a time to socialize, eat amazing food and play a fierce game of bocce.

   

• Welcome to Belinda, Maria and Margaret who have all started our in-office volunteer training.  In-office volunteers are the heart of Birthright, if you would like to volunteer too, please call 603-434-3000.

   

• And a special THANK YOU to Elaine David Thrift Shop and Make Over Ministries for providing our mothers and babies with needed items. 

   

• CHRISTMAS IS... Christmas is a time for family, a time for friends, a time to remember what was and look forward to what will be.  Christmas is caring, Christmas is sharing, Christmas is giving to those who would never ask.  Christmas is the love, joy and gratitude for the many people who have come into our lives and for those that have left us.  Christmas is the love, support and prayers all of our supporters show our volunteers and clients by their donations, kind words and actions.

   

• WISH LIST :
  • • Baby wipes (brand Waterwipes is good for sensitive skin)
    • Boy/Girl Fleece sleepers size 3 months to 18 months
    • Shampoo, baby wash, baby lotion, diaper cream
    • Boy/Girl Baby onesies -long sleeve 3 months to 12 months
    • Boy/Girl Warm Blankets
    • Boy/Girl Coats 0-12M and Snowsuits 12m-24m
    • Diapers size 1 to 5 ALL Brands (Honest & Hello brands are great for sensitive skin)
    • Boy/Girl Crib Sheets