WHY BIRTHRIGHT?
When a woman is faced with an unplanned
pregnancy, sbe frequently feels alone.
She might be panic stricken ... scared ...
fearing the uncertainty. the unknown.
These feelings are perfcctly nalural.
After all, she is only human.
She may even feel that no one cares. But we
do_
WECARE
Because Louise Summerhill, a Canadian
bousewife. cared. she founded Birthright,
now an international organization with over
650 chapters.
Mrs. Summerhill believed thai Birthright
volunteers should serve by making themselves
readily available to listen. to talk, to guide the
girl or woman, not only to Lhe best medical
care, but 10 me discussion of [he girl's whole
problem and Lbe solution to iL.
She said: "TIle essence of our service is love.
We should not underestimate the power of
love ... We in Birthright rely on intuition,
and a loving attitude, free from judgmenL.
Judgment vanishes with love."
BIRTHRICHT
"The right ofevery mother to give
birth------the right ofevery child to be
born. "
WE NEED
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
Since Birthright opened its doors in Alhu
querque in 1971. trained volunteers have
sOOfed our center to oITer personal, confiden
tialhclp 10 the pregnant mother. whether she
is single or married, regardless of age, race. or
religion. Together, they explore alternalives
available so the woman can make choices that
are best for herself and her baby. Birthright
services are free.
Binhright is a non-profit charitable organiza
tion largely supported by private contribu
tions. We arc a 501 (C)(3) Corporation and aIL
donations are lax deductible.
Birthrigbt is complelely private. indepen
dent, interdenominational and non-poULica!.
By its chiU1er. Birthright is forbidden to
engage in any political activity or lobbying, or
(rom approaching pregnant women who do
not first contaclthcm. Birthright is a service
agency. existing solely to help women with
crisis pregnancies.
Birthright is funded only through donations
from the community in which we serve.
OUR SERVICES
INCLUDE:
.. Free pregnancy testing
• Maternity clothing as available
• Crisjs confidential help
• Community refeaals
• Layettes for the newborn
.. Education through speaking engagements
An International Pregnancy Service
If you would like to help, please fill OUI this
card.
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Adddre~s
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(' f would like 10 pledge $
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Please send the Birthright Newsletter.
:::J I would like 10 volunteer at Birthright.
I would like to donate:
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Maternity clothes
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Office equipment
Office supplles
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You can playa vital part in reaching OUI with
love and suppor1lO women in crises.