IRTHRIGHT OF DELAWARE, INC. 1311 North Scott Street Wilmington, Delaware 19806 birthrightofdel@verizon.net

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All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Hot Pork & Gravy Sandwiches

Italian Hoagies soft drink & desserts

Cash bar

In Advance $10 adults/$5 kids 12 & under

At the Door

$12 Adults/$6 Kids 12 & under

St. Hedwig Church 408 S. Harrison St.

Wilmington, DE 19805

Saturday, April 18th 5:00—7:00 pm

For tickets call Birthright at

302-656-7080 or Tom Deangelo 302-598-9402

Eat Out Italian Bella Vita

100 Addison Dr. Newark, DE 19702

Café Napoli

4391 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19808

Cantina di Napoli 7A Trolley Square

Wilmington, DE 19806

Thursday, June 18 all day Lunch or Dinner

Visit any of these locations,

mention Birthright, & they’ll donate 10% of the proceeds

Down State Meet & Greet Irish Eyes Pub 105 Union St.

Milton, DE 19968

Thursday August 13 5:00 — 8:00 pm

This event is to show our appreciation to our

Kent & Sussex supporters with complimentary

hearty appetizers & soft drinks

Looking Forward to Seeing You!

i rthwr iter The Birthright of Delaware ‘s Newsletter Spring 2015

Board of Directors

Jean Piziak Chairwoman

Samantha Lennon President

Carol Keyser Treasurer

Mary McCrossan Secretary

Nan Freeman Executive Director

Inside this issue… Financial Report Client Statistics BFB Results Birthright

Events & more . . .

Hello Friends,

This winter has been harsh with persistent freeze, but we all exhale with relief

that spring has arrived to bring a welcomed beauty. Currently our office is under con-

struction, and soon it, too, will usher in a welcomed beauty. What began as a small

bathroom floor replacement has morphed into the removal of 2,300 lbs. of concrete

from the first floor ceiling. We will keep you posted with before-and-after photos.

Soon our office will be attractive and safer than ever. For those of you who have con-

tributed to our Lenten appeal, we are immensely grateful. For those who have not,

please consider doing so. A routine renovation has created substantially more cost that

we did not anticipate until work began.

Recently I read an article by Rebecca Frech on patheos.com called, “Want to

Save the Babies? Save Their Mothers.” Ms. Frech, herself an advocate for the unborn,

describes her devastation when she discovered she had an unplanned pregnancy. She

could empathize with abortion-minded women, as she imagined using a non-

abortifacient prescription drug to terminate her pregnancy. In the end she did not; in

fact. she suffered a very early miscarriage. But this experience made a lasting impact

on her regard for terrified pregnant women. She writes, “I learned that night that for

many women it’s not about killing that baby. It’s about being not-pregnant. They don’t

want to cause harm or pain; they simply want to turn back time. That choice to abort

feels in that moment not like a decision as much as an escape hatch. It’s a doorway back

to a time before. “ She continues, “If we want to save the children, we have to save

their mothers. We need to reach out to them in love and understanding, without judg-

ment or marginalizing the fears which have driven them to such a dark place . . . We

need to find a way to help them carry their burdens until they’re no longer looking for

an escape, but a life raft.”

This is precisely Birthright’s approach. I believe the “burden” Ms. Frech refers

to is not a child, but rather the fear and isolation women feel when they are over-

whelmed by an unplanned pregnancy. We’ve had several women come to us very dis-

tressed about their pregnancies. Despite our best efforts to love them to life, that is,

help them love the child they carry, some choose to abort. Then there are some who

slow down when we ask, “What does your heart say to do?” Together slowly we exca-

vate that mountain of anguish to uncover the wonder of a new life growing within her.

When fear and anger are appropriately dealt with, hope fills the void. Not one but two

lives are saved. That’s what we’re talking about. We love them both.

From our family to yours we wish you a beautiful Easter season.

—Nan Freeman

Institution Amount All Saints School $174.76

Cathedral of St. Peter $665.28

Christ Our King $285.86

Corpus Christi $857.28

Good Shepherd $1,064.02

Holy Child $1,408.09

Holy Family $1,090.61

Holy Rosary $1,469.26

Holy Spirit $709.85

IHM Religious Education $399.89

Our Lady of Fatima $1,015.47

St. Anthony of Padua $1,601.21

St. Catherine of Siena $1,120.54

St. Elizabeth $1,158.32

St. Elizabeth High School $100.00

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton $121.66

St. Hedwig $620.42

St. Helena $897.43

St John Apostle/St. Bernadette $3,499.07

St. John / Holy Angels $1,773.36

St. John the Beloved $1,905.56

St. Joseph on the Brandywine $2,290.47

St. Margaret of Scotland $1,719.11

St. Mary / Patrick $1,187.83

St. Mary Magdalene $1,535.84

St. Mary of the Assumption $5,949.47

St. Matthew $569.34

St. Nicholas $345.36

St. Paul Delaware City $256.90

St. Peter the Apostle $776.95

St. Thomas More Oratory $1,385.61

St. Thomas the Apostle $867.16

Other $240.36

Total $39,062.34

Bottles for Babies 2014

An Birthright Volunteer’s Experience . . . Three years ago, I called Nan to see about volun-

teer opportunities. I had been touched by the plight of

women in crisis pregnancies and felt that I was called to do

something to help them be able to choose life. Birthright

had the perfect mission. When I talked to Nan, she told me

the biggest need was for people who would work with the

clients. I thought, “I can’t do that,” but Nan is very per-

suasive. And I’m so glad she was because volunteering

here has been a very rewarding experience. It is an honor

to hear women’s stories. I feel good when I can refer them

to services that will make their life a bit more easy. But

most of all, I see the value of just being present. Knowing

that someone will listen to them without judgement, that

someone really cares, enables the mothers to take joy in

their pregnancies. It is always a special day when clients

bring in their babies to show us. They beam with pride and

love. I have found that they give far more to me than I give

to them.

In addition to working with clients, I organize baby

clothes and put together layettes, help with mailings, and

assist with fundraisers. Each time I come it’s a little differ-

ent.

Maybe you too are thinking as I did, “I can’t do

that.” Rest assured you can. The only thing you need is a

caring heart. Please consider joining us - we need your

time and talent!

—Carol Hopkins

Our Office Wish List — You have been so generous to us, really, we

don’t need anything. What we do need is infinitely

more valuable—you!

Your prayers for our mission

Your presence talking w/ women who call and

who come to our office. Low stress, very re-

warding. Training is provided. To learn more

about being an office volunteer, see Carol Hop-

kins’ article below.

INCOME ITEMS 2014

Appeal (Lent) 8,760.75

Appeal (Christmas) 7,392.52

Bottles for Babies 39,063.34

Café Napoli Dinner 130.00

Individual 7,571.12

Insurance Claim 1,672.99

Interest, CDs 198.16

Interest, TD Bank 388.84

Investment Income (DuPont) 7,150.01

Refund 16.08

Reimbursement (Office sup.) 16.00

Rose Sale 30,738.30

United Way, DE 8,223.14

United Way, Other 3,378.11

Income Total 114,699.36

EXPENSE ITEMS 2014

Advertising 7,409.19

Bank Charges 90.00

Client Assistance 1,511.63

Conven/Reg. Mtng/Wksp 946.79

Depreciation Expenses 344.00

Dues/License Fees 797.36

Educational/Materials 349.00

Fundraising 13,916.45

Insurance 4,358.04

Miscellaneous 2,378.41

Office Supplies 2,024.50

Payroll 49,682.64

Payroll Taxes 3,800.74

Payroll, direct deposit expense 51.10

Postage 2,811.50

Pregnancy Tests 114.00

Printing 498.00

Professional Fees 1,200.00

Repairs/Maintenance 4,412.71

Telephone/Internet 2,852.53

Utilities (incl. sewer) 2,968.49

Volunteer 416.38

Expense Total 102,933.46

Deficit/Surplus +11,797.49

Birthright Client Statistics 2014

Birthright Visits 390 Pregnancy Tests 47 Positive 27 Negative 20 Intakes 56 Other Visits 295 Pregnancy Statistics Abortion 0 Adoption 0 Miscarriage 1 Stillbirth 0 Clients who gave birth 75 Material Assistance Maternity clothes 62 Layettes 31 Other (rent, motel assistance) 10 Phone Calls 765

My Experience Here at Birthright….

My experience at Birthright Inc. has been a joyous

one. I have the opportunity to engage at several health fairs

and meet so many new people. I also attend board meetings

and holiday functions. I do preparations for Birthrights

fundraisers as well as serve pregnant young women that

come to us and need assistance. I am learning all the time

from the best people, and I have the freedom to think outside

the box. I’m allowed to grow and show my potential as well.

The staff at Birthright Inc. are a pleasure to work

with and make it enjoyable to come to work. I have never

worked for a company that feels like working with my fami-

ly, in a good sense. We all work hard and are recognized for

doing so. Ms. Nan & Ms. Sanae are positive, caring, and

very friendly, yet professional in a way that is amazing. I

look forward to serving many years with Birthright in know-

ing that it’s only going to get better from here on out! Thank

you all for making my experience here at Birthright a won-

derful one!

Tinisha Brown

Assistant to the Director

2014 Financial Statement