HELP KATRINA BABIES

CPC helps save lives after Katrina -- Michael Ledlow -- September 07, 2005
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A fellow warrior in the cause for LIFE, Jami Sims, sent me this information about pregnant mothers caught in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:

Christy Anne Dickson, director of the Crisis Pregnancy Support Center in Texas City, TX, wrote to tell us about what they’re doing to help the families who are finding themselves in Texas after the hurricane. Many of the women are pregnant, and they are being advised to abort. Families literally have nothing to help them care for their children. This center is stepping in to provide help and support. They are putting together bags holding one week’s supply of diapers, baby food, formula, baby wipes, bottles, spoons and bowls, disposable changing pads, lotion, powder, oil, shampoo, you name it. They’ve committed to providing 500 of these packets, to begin with (more as the Lord enables). These will be distributed at the shelters to families with babies.

In addition, they hope to set up fully supplied diaper changing stations at each shelter, with communal rocking chairs. And, since families will soon be moving out to other locations, they’re trying to supply moms with fully stocked diaper bags for each infant and toddler still in diapers.

They are collecting money to purchase these items. Contributions are tax deductible. Mark your gifts “disaster relief fund.” This is a natural for those of us who are already involved in this type of ministry.

Send checks to:
Crisis Pregnancy Support Center
Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 164
Texas City, TX 77592.

Phone: 409/945-2888.
Editor: I called the center to find out whether this was a legitimate charity, and it is. The center is affiliated with the North American Missions Board. The person I spoke with was happy I called, because she was able to give me more information than the email contained.