b'NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE, continuedOLM Knights of Columbus Raise $5,500 for The Pregnancy CenterOfficers of the Knights of Columbus from Our Lady of thetique for practical and needed items. MountainsCatholicChurchrecentlyvisitedThePregnancyThe tour continued to the donation processing facility. If the Center to donate the proceeds of their Baby Bottle Boomer- Angel Babies Boutique is the beating heart of The Pregnancy ang fundraising effort. Doug Orebaugh, the long-time chair- Centers community outreach effort, then their donation pro-man of the OLM fundraiser, presented a check for $5,500 tocessingoperationisthebloodsupply.There,devotedstaff Executive Director Pat Page during a visit to The Pregnancymembers and volunteers carefully sort, catalog, and prepare Centers new facility at 7 Caring Way in Jasper. donated items to supply the boutique. The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic charitable and frater- Woodworth then led the Knights to the Angel Babies Bou-nal organization with missiontique.Shedescribedthe focusintheareasoffaith,boutiquesmissionto family, community, and life.servethecommunityby Knightsengageinpro-lifeprovidingthebestofnew activitiesatstate,nation- andgentlyusedclothes al,andinternationallevels.and baby items to sell at a Scott Curran, the councilsfraction of the cost. We also GrandKnightexplainshaveclothes,toys,cribs, thatThePregnancyCen- carseatsandallkindsof tersmissiontoministertobabyessentialsatthrift women and families by pro- storeprices.Sheproudly vidingmaterialassistance,added,TheBoutiqueof-spiritualnourishment,andfersformulaanddiapers life-skillseducationinourat 75% off retail price, and community creates a naturalThe Angel Babies Boutique alliance with the Knights ofis open to the public!Columbus.HedescribesAttheconclusionofthe theirsupportofThePreg- (L-R): Jim Knapp, Scott Curran, Lori Woodworth, Pat Page, Doug Orebaugh tour, Pat and Lori gave the nancy Center as absolutelyvisitingKnightsanupdate consistent with the Knightspro-life work. When you consid- on the organizations current operations. They explained that er available data from sources like the CDC and the GuttmacherThe Pregnancy Center is 100% funded by donations from in-Institute which indicate that over 62 million lives have been lostdividuals, churches, and organizations, and they do not accept to abortion in the U.S. since 1973, supporting ministries like Thefinancial support from government agencies. Therefore, there Pregnancy Center becomes a mission-critical activity.are always specific needs for new or gently used items. All do-LoriWoodworth,ThePregnancyCentersCommunityEn- nations go directly to support the ministry of The Pregnancy gagement Coordinator led the Knights on an extensive tour ofCenter and are tax-deductible. For more information on The their new facility. Mr. Orebaugh and Knights of Columbus Trea- PregnancyCenter,visittheirwebsite:https://babyontheway.surer, Jim Knapp, noted that the new building is a vast upgradeorg/. To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please visit: from The Centers former location. Ms. Woodworth pointed outhttps://www.kofc.org.that the bright and expansive facility was donated to The Preg-nancy Center to enable them to grow their mission to serve theContact Informationlocal community. Scott Curran As Ms. Woodworth led the visitors through the well-equipped(210) 452-5359, olm.dre1908@gmail.comcounselingandeducationalfacilities,sheexplained,The Pregnancy Center is a resource hub not only for the expectant Mom, but for Dads and families too. We offer free counseling, For more info: including all types of addiction counseling. While showcas-ing The Pregnancy Centers vast library ail.com materials,PAUL ZOCK paul.zock@gmeducationalshe explained that they offer hundreds of Bright Course les-To donate:Currently serves in the Knights of Columbus as: sons ranging from what to expect during pregnancy and birth to parenting toddlers and teens, and even coparenting. These https://www.gakcc.org/cre State Health Services Chairmancourses are offered both in person and online. They also offer dit-card-donation Director of the Conception to Birthand Then Some Initiativeabortion recovery counseling for those who live with the deep wounds of being affected by abortion in some way. This won-Ultrasound Program Coordinatoror send a check to: derful group of staff and volunteers are there to offer practical Pregnancy Resource Center LiaisonKnights of Columbus Faithful Navigator, Assembly 2239help and spiritual hope to all who walk through the doors, Ms. Charities of Georgia, Inc. Woodworth remarked. The Centers staff can create a custom 1696 Fox Holw SWHe is a Former District Deputy.All four years, Star District 17 learning path to meet the specific needs of mothers and fam-Lilburn GA 30047 ilies. They even go as far as to pay Baby Bucks for takingHe is a three-time Past Grand Knight, St. Josephs Council 7662, Dalton courses. Baby bucks can be spent in the Angel Babies Bou-83'