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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Hot Pork & Gravy Sandwiches
Italian Hoagies soft drink & desserts
Cash bar
In Advance $10 adults/$5 kids 12 & under
At the Door
$12 Adults/$6 Kids 12 & under
St. Hedwig Church 408 S. Harrison St.
Wilmington, DE 19805
Saturday, April 18th 5:00—7:00 pm
For tickets call Birthright at
302-656-7080 or Tom Deangelo 302-598-9402
Eat Out Italian Bella Vita
100 Addison Dr. Newark, DE 19702
Café Napoli
4391 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19808
Cantina di Napoli 7A Trolley Square
Wilmington, DE 19806
Thursday, June 18 all day Lunch or Dinner
Visit any of these locations,
mention Birthright, & they’ll donate 10% of the proceeds
Down State Meet & Greet Irish Eyes Pub 105 Union St.
Milton, DE 19968
Thursday August 13 5:00 — 8:00 pm
This event is to show our appreciation to our
Kent & Sussex supporters with complimentary
hearty appetizers & soft drinks
Looking Forward to Seeing You!
i rthwr iter The Birthright of Delaware ‘s Newsletter Spring 2015
Board of Directors
Jean Piziak Chairwoman
Samantha Lennon President
Carol Keyser Treasurer
Mary McCrossan Secretary
Nan Freeman Executive Director
Inside this issue… Financial Report Client Statistics BFB Results Birthright
Events & more . . .
Hello Friends,
This winter has been harsh with persistent freeze, but we all exhale with relief
that spring has arrived to bring a welcomed beauty. Currently our office is under con-
struction, and soon it, too, will usher in a welcomed beauty. What began as a small
bathroom floor replacement has morphed into the removal of 2,300 lbs. of concrete
from the first floor ceiling. We will keep you posted with before-and-after photos.
Soon our office will be attractive and safer than ever. For those of you who have con-
tributed to our Lenten appeal, we are immensely grateful. For those who have not,
please consider doing so. A routine renovation has created substantially more cost that
we did not anticipate until work began.
Recently I read an article by Rebecca Frech on patheos.com called, “Want to
Save the Babies? Save Their Mothers.” Ms. Frech, herself an advocate for the unborn,
describes her devastation when she discovered she had an unplanned pregnancy. She
could empathize with abortion-minded women, as she imagined using a non-
abortifacient prescription drug to terminate her pregnancy. In the end she did not; in
fact. she suffered a very early miscarriage. But this experience made a lasting impact
on her regard for terrified pregnant women. She writes, “I learned that night that for
many women it’s not about killing that baby. It’s about being not-pregnant. They don’t
want to cause harm or pain; they simply want to turn back time. That choice to abort
feels in that moment not like a decision as much as an escape hatch. It’s a doorway back
to a time before. “ She continues, “If we want to save the children, we have to save
their mothers. We need to reach out to them in love and understanding, without judg-
ment or marginalizing the fears which have driven them to such a dark place . . . We
need to find a way to help them carry their burdens until they’re no longer looking for
an escape, but a life raft.”
This is precisely Birthright’s approach. I believe the “burden” Ms. Frech refers
to is not a child, but rather the fear and isolation women feel when they are over-
whelmed by an unplanned pregnancy. We’ve had several women come to us very dis-
tressed about their pregnancies. Despite our best efforts to love them to life, that is,
help them love the child they carry, some choose to abort. Then there are some who
slow down when we ask, “What does your heart say to do?” Together slowly we exca-
vate that mountain of anguish to uncover the wonder of a new life growing within her.
When fear and anger are appropriately dealt with, hope fills the void. Not one but two
lives are saved. That’s what we’re talking about. We love them both.
From our family to yours we wish you a beautiful Easter season.
—Nan Freeman
Institution Amount All Saints School $174.76
Cathedral of St. Peter $665.28
Christ Our King $285.86
Corpus Christi $857.28
Good Shepherd $1,064.02
Holy Child $1,408.09
Holy Family $1,090.61
Holy Rosary $1,469.26
Holy Spirit $709.85
IHM Religious Education $399.89
Our Lady of Fatima $1,015.47
St. Anthony of Padua $1,601.21
St. Catherine of Siena $1,120.54
St. Elizabeth $1,158.32
St. Elizabeth High School $100.00
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton $121.66
St. Hedwig $620.42
St. Helena $897.43
St John Apostle/St. Bernadette $3,499.07
St. John / Holy Angels $1,773.36
St. John the Beloved $1,905.56
St. Joseph on the Brandywine $2,290.47
St. Margaret of Scotland $1,719.11
St. Mary / Patrick $1,187.83
St. Mary Magdalene $1,535.84
St. Mary of the Assumption $5,949.47
St. Matthew $569.34
St. Nicholas $345.36
St. Paul Delaware City $256.90
St. Peter the Apostle $776.95
St. Thomas More Oratory $1,385.61
St. Thomas the Apostle $867.16
Other $240.36
Total $39,062.34
Bottles for Babies 2014
An Birthright Volunteer’s Experience . . . Three years ago, I called Nan to see about volun-
teer opportunities. I had been touched by the plight of
women in crisis pregnancies and felt that I was called to do
something to help them be able to choose life. Birthright
had the perfect mission. When I talked to Nan, she told me
the biggest need was for people who would work with the
clients. I thought, “I can’t do that,” but Nan is very per-
suasive. And I’m so glad she was because volunteering
here has been a very rewarding experience. It is an honor
to hear women’s stories. I feel good when I can refer them
to services that will make their life a bit more easy. But
most of all, I see the value of just being present. Knowing
that someone will listen to them without judgement, that
someone really cares, enables the mothers to take joy in
their pregnancies. It is always a special day when clients
bring in their babies to show us. They beam with pride and
love. I have found that they give far more to me than I give
to them.
In addition to working with clients, I organize baby
clothes and put together layettes, help with mailings, and
assist with fundraisers. Each time I come it’s a little differ-
ent.
Maybe you too are thinking as I did, “I can’t do
that.” Rest assured you can. The only thing you need is a
caring heart. Please consider joining us - we need your
time and talent!
—Carol Hopkins
Our Office Wish List — You have been so generous to us, really, we
don’t need anything. What we do need is infinitely
more valuable—you!
Your prayers for our mission
Your presence talking w/ women who call and
who come to our office. Low stress, very re-
warding. Training is provided. To learn more
about being an office volunteer, see Carol Hop-
kins’ article below.
INCOME ITEMS 2014
Appeal (Lent) 8,760.75
Appeal (Christmas) 7,392.52
Bottles for Babies 39,063.34
Café Napoli Dinner 130.00
Individual 7,571.12
Insurance Claim 1,672.99
Interest, CDs 198.16
Interest, TD Bank 388.84
Investment Income (DuPont) 7,150.01
Refund 16.08
Reimbursement (Office sup.) 16.00
Rose Sale 30,738.30
United Way, DE 8,223.14
United Way, Other 3,378.11
Income Total 114,699.36
EXPENSE ITEMS 2014
Advertising 7,409.19
Bank Charges 90.00
Client Assistance 1,511.63
Conven/Reg. Mtng/Wksp 946.79
Depreciation Expenses 344.00
Dues/License Fees 797.36
Educational/Materials 349.00
Fundraising 13,916.45
Insurance 4,358.04
Miscellaneous 2,378.41
Office Supplies 2,024.50
Payroll 49,682.64
Payroll Taxes 3,800.74
Payroll, direct deposit expense 51.10
Postage 2,811.50
Pregnancy Tests 114.00
Printing 498.00
Professional Fees 1,200.00
Repairs/Maintenance 4,412.71
Telephone/Internet 2,852.53
Utilities (incl. sewer) 2,968.49
Volunteer 416.38
Expense Total 102,933.46
Deficit/Surplus +11,797.49
Birthright Client Statistics 2014
Birthright Visits 390 Pregnancy Tests 47 Positive 27 Negative 20 Intakes 56 Other Visits 295 Pregnancy Statistics Abortion 0 Adoption 0 Miscarriage 1 Stillbirth 0 Clients who gave birth 75 Material Assistance Maternity clothes 62 Layettes 31 Other (rent, motel assistance) 10 Phone Calls 765
My Experience Here at Birthright….
My experience at Birthright Inc. has been a joyous
one. I have the opportunity to engage at several health fairs
and meet so many new people. I also attend board meetings
and holiday functions. I do preparations for Birthrights
fundraisers as well as serve pregnant young women that
come to us and need assistance. I am learning all the time
from the best people, and I have the freedom to think outside
the box. I’m allowed to grow and show my potential as well.
The staff at Birthright Inc. are a pleasure to work
with and make it enjoyable to come to work. I have never
worked for a company that feels like working with my fami-
ly, in a good sense. We all work hard and are recognized for
doing so. Ms. Nan & Ms. Sanae are positive, caring, and
very friendly, yet professional in a way that is amazing. I
look forward to serving many years with Birthright in know-
ing that it’s only going to get better from here on out! Thank
you all for making my experience here at Birthright a won-
derful one!
Tinisha Brown
Assistant to the Director
2014 Financial Statement
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