The Markham Stouffville Crisis Pregnancy Centre
6070 Hwy 7# East L3P 3A9 Markham, ON, Canada

Your gift of $100 or ANY AMOUNT will make the difference in the life of our littlest clients by providing essential baby care items. Your gift ensures that no little one has a bare bottom or an empty belly. Give the gift of help to a new parent struggling financially. WE ARE SO CLOSE to reaching our $60,000 goal!! As you heard from Cheryl, we have a little over $11,000 left to raise. HELP US BLOW AWAY OUR GOAL by DONATING NOW at https://www.canadahelps.org//the-markhamstou...ffville-crisi/ And don't forget to share with your friends and family our fundraising campaign! Anyone can make a difference. ------------------------ MSCPC is a charity that is fully funded by supporters like you. Our annual Hand to Hands campaign aims to fundraise enough income to keep the Centre running for the next six months. Our goal this year is $60,000! Please note that any general donations received from now until December 31 will go towards the Hand to Hands 2020 fundraising goal.

We are in the office today and tomorrow. Contact the centre for an appointment at [email protected] or 416-472-4357

The centre is open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Please call or email before arriving and again once you arrive in the parking lot so we can keep everyone as safe and distanced as possible. Thank you!

Happy Friday! This week for our Hand to Hands Campaign we'd like to introduce you to our AWESOME admin Melissa. She is the warm, welcoming voice on the end of the phone when clients call. She is always ready to lend a helping hand to clients, individuals dropping off material items and visitors to the centre. And she keeps us organised and always has a smile! ...... So far our Hand to Hands campaign has raised just over $49000! We only have $11000 to go to meet our goal!... AMAZING!! Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far this year. We are truly thankful and humbled by how the community has ensured that help, hope and healing remain available to those who are struggling. Your support allows us to hire warm, welcoming, qualified, and passionate staff who provide exceptional care to all our clients. To make a donation to the Hand to Hands Campaign please follow the link below. Thank you! https://www.canadahelps.org//the-markhamstouffville-crisi/ See more

Your gift of $500 or ANY AMOUNT will make the difference in the life of a new mom. Your gift ensures that new moms parenting in difficult circumstances have access to a group of women who understand and support them. Your gift provides emotional, social and educational support to new moms. Give the gift of hope - it takes a village to raise a child and support a family. DONATE NOW at https://www.canadahelps.org//the-markhamstouffville-crisi/... And don't forget to share with your friends and family! Anyone can make a difference. ------------------------ MSCPC is a charity that is fully funded by supporters like you. Our annual Hand to Hands campaign aims to fundraise enough income to keep the Centre running for the next six months. Our goal this year is $60,000! Please note that any general donations received from now until December 31 will go towards the Hand to Hands 2020 fundraising goal. *Donation of $500 provides a new mom access to our Moms and Tots program for 1 month.

Look at these awesome masks! Special thanks to the chair of our board, Teresa, for creating the logos and to Donna for making the masks. These lovely masks have been added to a basket of goodies that went home in the last week with our AMAZING Practical Support Program volunteers. These ladies come in each week to sort donations, prepare care packages and even deliver a few in a pinch as well. We would be lost without our volunteers!

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Need to talk about your pregnancy options or looking for pregnancy, parenting or after abortion support?Let’s talk about how we can help you. [email protected]

Check out our Hand to Hands 2020 gift catalogue that YOU can donate towards in the months of November and December. Check out what kind of gifts you can give this Christmas season! -------------------------- MSCPC is a charity that is fully funded by supporters like you. Our annual Hand to Hands campaign aims to fundraise enough income to keep the Centre running for the next six months. Our goal this year is $60,000! ... *Please note that any general donations received from now until December 31 will go towards the Hand to Hands 2020 fundraising goal.

As part of our Hand to Hands campaign we are sharing stories of help, hope and healing from our clients. This is Elina's story of finding hope for herself and her children after domestic abuse. ..... With a beautiful smile and positive energy, Elina shares her story of adjusting to motherhood while in a new country, learning a new language, and trying to find freedom from an abusive relationship. In her home-country surrounded by family, Elina graduated with two degrees, ha...Continue reading

We are in search of a few convertible toddler car seats- the kind that can face backward and forward. Please contact the office if you have one to donate. Please see photo of what is acceptable to donate. ... Thank you!!

Abedi’s Story: Pregnant in the midst of a pandemic Q: Why did you reach out to the MSCPC initially? A: I contacted MSCPC when I was looking for help to prepare for the arrival of my baby. I was referred by the ABC program who gave me your email which I used to reach you. I got quick feedback from Melissa who kindly asks information about me to get to know me better.... Q: What was it like the first time you came to the centre? A: Unfortunately, I didn't yet have the chance to come to the centre because I first started reaching out by email on March 30th when the pandemic was putting everybody online. Q: How did you feel after your first visit? A: I will officially have my first visit in November, but I remember the first time I got deliveries from MSCPC. I was so happy that I cried and I thank God for this help. Because I was facing difficult times and with my pregnancy I was wondering how I could make sure my baby will have what he needs. Q: What long term impacts of connecting with the centre have you experienced? A: Being connected to MSCPC, helped me grow in faith and being willing to help others as I have been helped. Also, doing my best to be a good servant of Jesus, a good mother, a good wife and also help my family the best way I can. Thanks for your support, advice, videos and prayers. Q: What would you say to someone in a similar situation as yours? A: Don't give up on God. He always knows the way through every obstacle and every issue you are facing. Stay connected, try to get help and keep believing! ..... To help ensure that support remains available throughout the extended COVID-19 situation to women like Abedi and many more please consider making a financial donation. https://www.canadahelps.org//the-markhamstouffville-crisi/

We remember those who have given more than we can imagine for the peace and safety of others. We remember so we don’t repeat.

Facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy alone can be scary if you have no one to help you understand all your options and possibilities. The good news is we are here for you. Facing the emotional aftermath of an abortion experience can feel scary if you have no one to talk with about how you are feeling and helping you find hope. The good news is we are here for you. Fear can prevent us from doing amazing things and being alone makes it so easy for fear to win. You don’t have to face this alone, we are here for you.