Local Pregnancy Service Receives Generous Donation from Women's Organization
/Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services received $4,800 from 100 Women Peterborough as their first donor of 2021 on Friday.
Sharon LeBoubon (left) PPSS staff member receiving donations from Pastor Scott Wheeler of Kawartha Community Church. Several churches donate and support PPSS with fundraisers as part of their community involvement. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services
The donation was made on Mar. 26 and came from a majority vote by the volunteers of 100 Women Peterborough after their first virtual meeting of 2021.
“We are proud that we can continue to support organizations in need during this difficult time,” says Wendy Hill of 100 Women Peterborough. “Fundraising has become more difficult for these organizations during the pandemic so our group has never been more important.”
All supplies for clients are donated from local organizations and individuals. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services
“We’re grateful for the 100 Women,” Said Helen DeLuna, Executive Director of PPSS. “They recognize that we’re helping the community.”
The money will be used to renovate the building, replacing the carpet with new hard floors to aid in the cleanliness and sterility of the facility.
The renovations are expected to begin late this month. The clinic has already finished painting and acquired new furniture according to DeLuna.
A donor of a single mother gave the pictured diapers and clothes for PPCC according to DeLuna. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services
PPSS offers pregnancy resources such as parenting classes and a baby boutique supplied by donors. Clients can redeem rewards from taking the educational courses for diapers, toys, clothing and other material resources.
They offer medical-grade pregnancy tests, sexually transmitted infection tests and treatments that are free and confidential.
Every client receives a specialized gift bag during the Christmas season that includes gift cards with the essentials. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services.
