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In Every Thing Give Thanks

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On October 22nd , the women from the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ashburnham held a baby shower for us.

  • Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ashburnham held a baby shower

Our Pregnancy Resource center in Fitchburg has a mission of help and hope to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our free ultrasounds enable women, men, and families facing an unplanned pregnancy see life inside the womb.

And our services do not end there, we have certified childbirth educators able and willing to do classes in childbirth. We have trained volunteers facilitating parenting classes, and we have a list of resources to share with our clients that need help.

Diapers are truly appreciated.

Diapers are truly appreciated

In addition, we have an “Earn while you Learn” program that allows our moms and dads to earn “Baby Bucks” as they do their classes. The credits earned are used to purchase new baby items in our boutique.

Earn while you Learn

Visit our website: www.carenetfitchburg.net Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00

Baby Shower Lunenburg’s Woman’s Club

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Facing an unplanned pregnancy?  Making decisions can be difficult.  You need to know all of your options. Empowerment comes when you find the strength and resources necessary to make your best choice.  All our services are free of charge.  Services Provided:  Pregnancy Testing, Ultrasound, Options Counseling, Pregnancy & Childbirth Education, and  Parenting Classes.           

Our classes provide essential tools and foundations to build upon as you begin your parenting journey. 

Through the generous gifts of concerned friends of the center we have a baby boutique filled with new items for those who participate in our classes. Find out more when you enroll in one of our classes and get a chance to earn while you learn.

On March 1st, the Woman’s Club in Lunenburg held a baby shower for us.  We were blessed to bring the many items they donated to our boutique.  We are grateful for their support as we continue to serve the communities in our area.

Christmas Message from our Director

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As we approach Christmas we count our blessings.  May His blessings be yours now and forevermore. 

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

We were blessed to be invited to the Annual Christmas Gathering held by the Women’s Ministries of Fitchburg’s church of the Nazarene. And they blessed us with many gifts for our boutique.

Baby shows gifts from our friends at Fitchburg’s church of the Nazarene

Nancy LeShane had a wonderful program prepared for us.  It is powerful to spend an evening with our sisters in Christ.  The Nazarene women have stated that the purpose of their Women’s Ministries is to know God personally, grow in Christlikeness, discover and use spiritual gifts, love and serve others, and in all reflect the beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men”

And even more gifts from our sisters in Christ at Highland Baptist Church in Fitchburg.  Kristen Lyons organized the members of their women’s ministry team to honor CareNet PRC with a baby shower. 

Baby show gifts from our friends at Christ at Highland Baptist Church in Fitchburg

Wendy Mattis, our Director of Development and Paula Butler, our Nurse manager presented our story and Mindy’s story.  You can watch Mindy’s Story.  Go to www.friendsofcarenetfitchburg.org click on video’s then 2017 banquet.  David Benson’s story is on the website also.  And soon to be posted will be the video of Lorraines Story. 

Lorraine’s Story

Lorraine was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2017.  The diagnosis came just two days before her thirty first birthday.  She was told that she had to go on a hormone blocker and would probably never be able to have children.  It would be another month before she realized she was pregnant.  Her oncologist told her that pregnant women have had chemotherapy before and were able to have beautiful healthy babies.  It had its risks and not every doctor on her cancer team felt this way.  She said, “It became quite clear to me that my baby was my silver lining.  My little angel to get me through cancer.”  Being told that one of the risks with both the mastectomy and chemotherapy was preterm labor and lower birth weights, and since this was her first pregnancy she was desperate for knowledge to prepare myself for any outcome.  She said, “I googled pregnancy classes in Fitchburg and found CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center.  Each week I came in and received my own pregnancy class with two nurses.  They taught me the signs and symptoms of labor and what to expect in a preterm situation.  While going through the hardest time in my life, I was grateful to have them as a resource because they provided me with so much comfort and peace in unknown territory.”

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our friends of Care Net Fitchburg.
Gail Gardner, Executive Director

New Ultrasound Machine – Thank You Knights of Columbus!

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Last night 25 Knights of Columbus members filled our center as we dedicated the new Ultrasound Machine they gifted to Care Net PRC. Knights of Columbus – St. Anthony of Padua Council 15125 spearheaded the effort, Joseph P Keating Knights of Columbus Council 99 Fitchburg and many area Councils gave sizeable dollar amounts of money to make it happen (details to follow at the banquet). We are very grateful to our dear friends at the Knights of Columbus for their generous gift!

Some of you may remember Gladys Knight and the Pips, well, here’s a picture of Paula Butler and the Knights.  Next to Paula is Dr. John Worden, our Medical Director. I’ll tell the story at our banquet, but you must RSVP.  Reservations is required so we can provide a seat assignment and your banquet dinner.

 

You are cordially invited to our 16th Annual fundraising Banquet – REGISTER NOW

Reservations required, RSVP to 978-342-4244 or on-line at http://friendsofcarenetfitchburg.org/contactus/register/

When: Thursday October 18, 2018 – 6 pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA, 01453 (map)
Cost: Free. (This is a fundraiser, so please bring your checkbook and be prepared to donate as much as you are able to this ministry.)

Are you planning to come? You must register so we can order your meal and assign your seating.

You Are Cordially Invited to our 16th Annual Fundraising Banquet

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REGISTER NOW

For our 16th Annual Fundraiser Banquet on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 6pm at the Doubletree by Hilton, Leominster MA.

Join us at the Doubletree as we celebrate life.  Hear the story of a courageous young woman. 

Fellowship and food aplenty. 

Reservations required, RSVP to 978-342-4244 or online at   http://friendsofcarenetfitchburg.org/contactus/register/

This is a Fundraiser for Care Net PRC and we appreciate your financial generosity to the clinic and the community it serves.

More details to follow soon.

Welcome Pastor Ruben Cabrera to our North Central Mass Family

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Pastor Ruben Cabrera tours the center

We welcome Pastor Ruben Cabrera to our North Central Mass family. He and his wife have just moved to Templeton and he will be serving Bethany Baptist Church in Gardner.  Bethany Baptist is one of the many churches that partners with us as we serve with Compassion, Care and Counsel.  With Pastor Cabrera are Wendy Mattis, our Director of Development and Gail Gardner, Executive Director.  Mayor Mazzarella had to leave early to attend a meeting and Paula Butler, our Nurse Manager took the picture.

Pastor Cabrera, Wendy Mattis and Gail Gardner

Mayor Mazzarella tours the center

Thank you Mayor Dean Mazzarella of Leominster for taking time from your busy schedule to stop by for a tour of our center.  Fitchburg and Gardner mayors were busy on the 15th and unable to come.  We hope to connect with them at another time.

Save the date for the 16th Annual Fundraising Banquet

Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Doubletree by Hilton, Leominster

Being a medical clinic is costly.  We do not receive any government funding.  Individuals, churches and businesses with a heart for those in need are our source of income.  All our services are free of charge and include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, childbirth education and more.  Register today for the Annual Fundraising Banquet.

 

 

St. Edwards Holds a Virtual Baby Shower for The Center

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And the gifts keep coming as we receive baby items from St. Edwards in Westminster.  Our vision is to create an environment where every human life is worthy of protection.  This is why we offer free ultrasounds along with free pregnancy and childbirth classes.  And, we are able to provide future moms and dads with much needed items as more and more churches hold baby showers for us.  And not only churches.  Businesses too, so thank you Avery Dennison for your donation to purchase items for our boutique.

The Choose Life License Plate supports pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.  You can purchase your own Choose Life License plate by visiting your local Registry of Motor Vehicles or on-line at ChooseLifeMassachusetts.org

Great job Fitchburg Knights of Columbus

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Harry Hakala, Dan Cucchiara and Cheryl Jarvis Cucchiara dropped of all the diapers, wipes and clothes they had collected the month of May.   A check is also in the mail from the 50/50 Raffle they did at the club for the Mother’s Day Breakfast. Thank you Joshua Champagne for your help selling tickets. The Fitchburg Council #99 also donated a $1,000 towards a new Ultra Sound Machine for the center this past year.

The Choose Life License Plate supports pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.  You can purchase your own Choose Life License plate by visiting your local Registry of Motor Vehicles or on-line at ChooseLifeMassachusetts.org

2018 Juneteenth Event – Winner

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A wonderful time was had by all at the Juneteenth event this past Saturday. We have a few pictures to share.

Gloria Rondon and Paula Butler, Care Net PRC staff, at the Juneteenth Event at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg on June 16th

Community Resource Officer Keith Bourne draws the winning name at the CareNet PRC bike giveaway.  Executive Director Gail Gardner is also in the picture. 

Community Resource Officer Keith Bourne and Executive Director Gail Gardner

The winners of the Care Net PRC bike giveaway pose with CareNet PRC staff at the Juneteent Event held at Riverfront Park this past Saturday.

Wendy Mattis and Gail Gardner with the winners of the kids bike

2018 Juneteenth Event – Bike Giveaway

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Wendy Mattis, Care Net PRC and Andrew Weigel, Tomten Biketown

On Saturday, June 16th Care Net PRC will be giving away a new child’s bike. The bike will be at the Care Net PRC table at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg for the Juneteenth Event. The bike was donated by Tomten Biketown of Leominster. Seen receiving the new child’s bike is Wendy Mattis from Care Net PRC shaking hands with Andrew Weigel representing Tomten Biketown. Stop by our table and fill out your name as the drawing will take place at 5:00. An officer from the Fitchburg Community Resource Unit will draw the name.

Riverfront Park
51 Commercial Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420