Cyndi Walsh, second from left, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point, delivered bags filled with new children’s clothing, which was collected at masses, to the Prenatal Assistance Program at St. Clare Health Clinic, 1121 S. Indiana Ave. Crown Point, on Oct. 27. The program serves needy area residents, who fall within established income guidelines. Parishioners brought the items after notices for donations appeared in the church bulletin.
The program likewise offers free pregnancy testing, referrals and assistance with accessing community and hospital resources, along with nutritional and pregnancy-related education and regular and supportive contacts during pregnancy. It also offers a clothing closet for expectant mothers. The clinic and the prenatal program are under the auspices of Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point. For more information, call (219) 663-5349. Also shown, from left, are Sandi Hoeckelberg and Hillary Ray, prenatal assistance intake coordinators; and Julie Mallers, nurse practitioner and clinic manager.