The Knights of Columbus have launched their fourth annual ‘Baby Bottle Campaign’ to raise funds for the Women’s Care Center of Erie County, a vital resource for those facing unplanned pregnancies.
The campaign involves 36 churches and five schools within the Catholic Diocese, where participants collect spare change in baby bottles distributed on Mother’s Day and return them by Father’s Day. This unique fundraising effort supports the center’s mission to provide free, confidential services to individuals in need.
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“We support the pro-life movement. It’s a part of the mantra of the Catholic Church and Christianity in general, and that’s our aim to support wonderful facilities like the Women’s Care Center,” said Phil Legler, co-director of the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. Randy Newport, Executive Director of the Women’s Care Center, emphasized the importance of the support, stating, “Without the fundraising, without the individual donors that support the center, we wouldn’t be able to keep our doors open, so this is a very vital part to the ministry.”
The Women’s Care Center has been offering free services for over 40 years, assisting those with unplanned pregnancies, youth navigating relationship decisions, women seeking healing, and couples hoping to become parents. They operate from three locations, providing medical support and education. Since 2018, the Knights of Columbus have donated five ultrasound machines to the center, each costing about $127,000. These machines have played a crucial role in the decision-making process for many women, as Phil Legler noted that over 700 babies have been born to women who were previously considering abortion after seeing images of their unborn children.
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Jade Leah Burns reported that fundraisers like the Baby Bottle Campaign help the Women’s Care Center purchase state-of-the-art equipment, such as ultrasound machines that monitor women throughout their pregnancies…