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    • Together we can support women, children and families

       


      Serve

      Pregnant women are strong!
      Sometimes, they might need a little help, here are some ideas on how you can help:

    • Women who are pregnant

      • Send a Congratulations card to a woman who shares she’s pregnant

      • Have a community building event, invite moms to be let them build a support group together

      • Gift Moms to be a journal so they can write about their 9-month journey

      • Gift a pregnant mom a spa day

      • Drive a pregnant mom or mom with small children to doctor’s appointments.

      • Throw a baby shower for the mom to be

      • Help the mom to be with errands

    • New Moms



      • Send a Congratulations gift to a new mom

      • Create a 
      Meal Train for a new mom

      • Cook a meal and deliver to a family with a newborn

      • Babysit for a new mom so she can take a break

      • Gift a new mom a day at the spa

    • Support Pregnant Women in your community:

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      • Add the Pregnancy Help phone number to your phone contacts: 1-877-398-7734.
       
      • Volunteer for Catholic Charities Centers.
       
      • Volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Conference and help families in need.
       
      • Volunteer for Harvest Home and help mothers with small children.
       
      • Donate to our rental assistance and motel voucher fund through Catholic Charities.
       
      • Donate to your local pregnancy resource center or maternity home.
       
       
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      • Donate breastmilk or help local families find formula.
       
      • Share Women Deserve Better with a working mom or student mom you know.
       
      • Babysit for a mom in your church.
       
      • Throw a baby shower for pregnant moms, have them exchange gifts.
       
      • Donate hotel points to your local pregnancy center for homeless moms.
       
      • Consider opening your spare bedroom for a pregnant mom.
    • Pray

      • Pray to St. Joseph, humble servant of God entrusted to care for Mother and Child

      • Invite prayer groups in your parish to pray for expecting mothers

      • Ask the Lord how he is calling you to serve women, children, and families


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      • Read the California bishops’ statement on supporting women, children and families

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    • Advocate

      Take action on important legislation by contacting your representative
       

      TAKE ACTION

    • Raise Awareness

      • Share pregnancy resources on social media

      • Leave resource drop cards in public restrooms!

      • Share posters with your pastor for the back of your church.

      • Share information about state Paid Family Leave with your company or a breastfeeding mom you know.

      • Share information about the Title IX rights of pregnant and parenting students with college students you know

      • Share information about lactation rights with your company or a breastfeeding mom you know.




       

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