I love volunteering for Birthright of St. Charles. They provide a much needed service to women who are facing the surprise of unplanned pregnancy. As a phone volunteer I have talked to many women who don't know who to talk to at this difficult time. They are scared and want unbiased feedback from a caring person. Birthright helps the woman who is facing an untimely pregnancy one-on-one, face-to-face, and never judgmental. We see women who are single/married, in their teens and in their 40’s -- all different financial situations and religious beliefs. They are shocked that they are, or could be, pregnant. Some say “I could never have an abortion - can you just give me a pill.” Or “I love my children but I not handle another one.” They are scared, confused. We have professional counselors who give them time to pause and think through their decision, help them with budget issues, give them information about community resources, and when necessary, financial aid and baby items.
What I like most about this organization is that all their services are FREE and they take confidentiality very seriously. 80% of the people that work there are volunteers and have been volunteering there for many many years - some as many as 30 years. And they commit to working at least 3 hours a week. An organization HAS to be doing something right in order to retain volunteers for that long!
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- EIN 27-3681883
- (636) 724-1200
- 205 N. 5th Street, Suite 209 Saint Charles MO 63301 USA
- www.birthrightofstcharles.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: Organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religous, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Target demographics: women facing a possible unplanned pregnancy – regardless of age, economic status, ethnicity, or circumstances
Direct beneficiaries per year: 742 women plus their families/friends, if needed
Geographic areas served: St. Charles county, Missouri
Programs: pregnancy testing, professional counseling, practical assistance and referrals to community resources. All services are FREE and confidential.