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Bolingbrook PRC
Marilynn Cutrano, Director
Located on the corner of Boughton Rd. & Pinecrest
PO Box 1693, 595 A 2 N. Pinecrest
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630)739-6684
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Current stats: Since opening Sept. 2000
8104 client visits
220 made a decision to trust Jesus alone for their eternal salvation
13 abortion-minded women chose life for their preborn baby
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9th Annual WALK FOR LIFE
and 2nd annual Bake Sale!)
Life…Priceless
Meeting a friend for coffee………$4
Taking the family out for breakfast on a Saturday morning………$30
Participating in the Walk for Life in order to make a difference………Priceless!
Average cost of an abortion in Illinois ………$520
Average cost of an ultrasound………$425
Watching a new mother see her baby’s heart beat for the first time………Priceless!
Cost per day to run a non-medical Pregnancy Resource Center ………$328
Cost per day to keep the doors of the PRC Medical Clinic open………$438
Being a part of a young woman’s decision to give her baby life………Priceless!
Thank you to all who participated in this year's Walk for Life, raising over $8000. If you would like to give to this year's WFL, it's not too late. Simply send a donation to the PRC (address above) and mark WFL in the memo.
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Another Way You Can Help...
Would you like to become involved in helping Bolingbrook's PRC, but don't really have time to make a weekly commitment as a volunteer?
If you are an active member of a church you can become a much-needed "Church Liaison!" Your assignment would be to keep your Pastor and church family informed and connected to the ministry at the pregnancy resource center.
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We supply the bottle--you supply the change!
This little fundraising effort is called “CHANGE FOR LIFE.” By supporting the PRC in this way you are helping to change, or maybe even save, a life! In either case, your donation helps to keep our doors open for those young women who would come.
There is no limit to the amount of decorated baby bottles you can have to fill with your spare change. (Cash and checks are okay too)! One at home and one at work is a great idea!
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Client Story:
When my husband and I found out we were having a baby, it was a dream come true. Our thoughts were filled with ten little fingers and ten little toes for months. In the quest to provide the best beginnings for our daughter, we hit some road blocks on the way, causing us to make a difficult decision that I would leave my job. With one income, we struggled and lacked the opportunity to provide for our daughter in the way we had planned.
In a moment of desperation I came across the Pregnancy Resource Center. It was truly the light at the end of the tunnel. Through participation in the parenting program and conversations with the staff, I was able to not only receive help but also become a better mother. The parenting education progam affirmed the parenting skills I already had and helped me grow in areas that I was unfamiliar with or needed assistance in.
I cannot say anything in print that would give enought thanks to the PRC for what they have done for us. Not only have I become a better mother but I am humbled by the love and guidance that they have shown me.
-Betsy
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Current Needs:
Diapers, sizes 4 and 5
Baby toiletries, including Baby Wash, Lotion, Oil, Powder
Baby Tylenol and/or Motrin, Diaper Rash Ointment and Teething Aids
Similac Advance formula, Baby food in jars (ALL STAGES)
Pacifiers, Teething Rings, Playtex Nurser nipples (ALL MUST BE NEW)
Gently used or new Swings & High chairs, strollers & Bassinets
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Wal-Mart Registry:
You can help the PRC by picking up needed baby items at Wal-Mart. For a list of items, go to the Baby Registry.
First name: PRC - Bolingbrook
Last name: Pregnancy Resource Center
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Thank you
Several churches supported the center in different ways--often keeping the shelves stocked. Needless to say, it is a blessing to be able to help meet the needs of the many clients seen in Bolingbrook each month--but it is an even bigger blessing for the moms and babies who receive the donations!
A HUGE and VERY SINCERE "THANK YOU" to the pastors, leaders, and church families at:
New Song Church in Bolingbrook. The Children's Rock Club offered a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the PRC. A young man from the Senior High Group organized a concert, charging at the door to on behalf of the center. The Children's Learning Center's Vacation Bible School used the "Change For Life" baby bottle fundraiser to collect throughout the week.
Love Fellowship Baptist Church in Plainfield for collecting an abundance of baby items products at a "Baby Shower" they held.
Jubilee Baptist in Bolingbrook for supporting their Mission Team, who had a month long baby shower collection for the PRC.
Calvary Church of Naperville whose MOMS (mentoring) group donated decorated "Shoe Boxes of Blessings," filled with much needed baby items.
Alpha Missionary Baptist (Bolingbrook) for distributing the baby bottles to their VBS children to fill with their change (kids really enjoy helping out this way)!
Living Water Church (Bolingbrook) for throwing a baby shower for the center--with good food, great gifts, and even a cake!
The Crosstown Church family (Bolingbrook) for generously taking our decorated baby bottles to fill with change in the Change For Life fundraiser.
Community Christian Church's women's group (Plainfield) for filling baby bottles with change to show their support of this ministry.
Much gratitude goes out to all the churches and individuals who support the center in any manner. If your church, group, or organization is interested in showing its support please email bolingbrook@hopeforafuture.com "
You are a blessing from God--and may He bless you in 2008!
Thank you!!!
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We Praise the Lord for our new signs.
Already women are noticing us more and commenting that they never knew we were here. We are praying that God will bless this change in our appearance and bring more women in need of our services.
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