***HEARTLAND GIVES BACK Update***
I received an email from H.E.L.P. with an updated "Urgent Needs" list as well as a list of free services they provide to the community.
Thanks in advance for whatever the AWESOME HOC members can contribute!!
Our current needs are: Diapers sizes 1, 4 and 5
Baby Wipes
Socks sizes 2-6 years
Toddler Toiletries (body wash/shampoo)
The H.E.L.P. Crisis Pregnancy Center is an interdenominational ministry of Jesus Christ, extending a loving hand to women in a crisis pregnancy. Our objective is to minister to the whole person, including emotional, spiritual and physical needs. We care for our clients before and after the baby is born. We believe in Life.
Last year, we helped 146 women with maternity clothes and so far this year, as of August, we’ve also assisted 988 children.
We offer —–
· Pregnancy testing
· Confidential counseling which focuses on you and your needs in a safe and caring environment
· Limited OB ultrasounds—up to 16 weeks
· Information about pregnancy, abortion facts, adoption, fetal
development and parenting
· Information and support for MEN in relation to pregnancy
issues
· Abstinence counseling
· Post-abortion support services
· STI counseling and testing for women & men
· Networking to other agencies—maternity housing, food banks, clothes closets, etc.
· Maternity clothes
· Baby and children’s clothes preemie to size 6x
· Baby equipment
· Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Parenting classes and Bible
studies which are offered in English and Spanish