A groundbreaking report detailing the impact of thousands of pregnancy resource centres across America has been released by the Family Research Council. Entitled “A Passion to Serve: A Vision for Life,” the report lays out in detail the manifold contributions of American pregnancy resource centres to their communities, particularly to women, children and families. The nature and scope of the pregnancy centres’ mission is outlined in statistical summaries, case studies and ... (Continue reading)
Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre very successful The Edmonton Pregnancy Crisis Centre, run by Co-Workers to Human Life has had a very successful first year of operation. The centre which opened in November of 1984, has had over 500 clients and believes to be responsible for changing the minds of 80 per cent of the people who came requesting help to obtain an abortion. January 1985, figures provide an indication of the Centre’s good work: No. of clients 63 No. of positive ... (Continue reading)
“This is Birthright. Can I help you?” These were the opening words of a wonderful speech delivered by Louise Summerhill, daughter of the late Foundress of Birthright—also Louise. It would be almost impossible to calculate the number of times those same words have been repeated over phones since they were first spoken by Louise Summerhill Sr. in a small rented office in Toronto, 25 years ago. They have been repeated in the U.S., Canada, Aouth Africa, Nigeria, Ghana the Cameroons, to ... (Continue reading)
“Many a flower is born to blush unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert air.” So wrote the English poet Grey in his famous poem, “Elegy on a Country Churchyard.” I feel that in the “Pro-life Garden of Toronto,” Aid to Women is a flower which blooms almost – though not completely – unseen, even by many who are active in the movement. In the past two years, I have, as a picketer and, to some extent, counselor, become familiar ... (Continue reading)
Pro-life organizers in B.C. confirm that three demonstrators were arrested at a prayer vigil outside the Everywoman’s Abortuary in Vancouver April 30. John Hof, president of Campaign Life Coalition B.C., said none of the three were breaking an injunction at the abortion clinic when they were arrested. He said the three people arrested were well known to the clinic staff. “We are certain that they were singled out from the group to set an example for the other demonstrators,” said Hof. The three ... (Continue reading)
Charlottetown – After several years of on-again off-again efforts, Birthright has opened an office in downtown Charlottetown That it has finally become reality is largely dues to the efforts of Marg Hoganson, who moved here four years ago, brining with her six years of experience as a volunteer in Halifax. Birthright is non-sectarian, non-profit and designed to help any women greatly disturbed by an untimely or unwanted pregnancy. Its volunteers aim to turn an initially distressing situation into a positive and life-giving ... (Continue reading)
Single pregnant women often feel isolated and afraid. Because they become vulnerable to pressure, some of these women will see abortion as their only solution. But the North York Crisis Pregnancy Centre has opened to help women and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are confused and frightened about their pregnancy. The centre tries to show these women that there are alternatives to abortion. “We offer pro-life counseling,” says director Ebeline Zee-Hawtin. Since the centre opened last October, ... (Continue reading)
More than 8,000 people gathered at Moncton Coliseum to see Mother Teresa officially open the Catholic Foundation for Human Life last June 23rd. In her 40-minute address, Mother Teresa implored Canadians to “never allow in this beautiful country . . . a single unborn child to feel unwanted, unloved.” She called abortion “the greatest destroyer of peace, love and joy.” Mother Teresa was invited to Moncton by David Little, president of the CFHL. She agreed to be a spiritual advisor to ... (Continue reading)
The North York Crisis Pregnancy Centre has now been open for four months. During that time, we have had 83 clients. The age range is from 14 to 35 years; almost half of the clients (37) have been in their teens. Most clients come in for a pregnancy test and, of 73 pregnancy tests done, 28 were positive. Most of the clients come in for that first visit – certainly, the client whose pregnancy test is ... (Continue reading)
INTERNATIONAL Sixteen-year-old Kimberly entered the Richmond Metropolitan Crisis Pregnancy Centre, pregnant and feeling very confused. She already had an appointment for an abortion at a local abortion clinic. The counselors at the CPC showed Kimberly lots of love and encouraged her to choose life. In her own words: "When I left the Centre I left just as confused as I was when in there except that I had two special friends to stand beside me in my decision. ... (Continue reading)
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