Birthright of Quincy: Providing Essential Support to Moms in Need

The pro-life cause is important to many Catholics, and we are to support all life from conception to natural death. Yet, to really support the prolife cause, we can take it a step further and be fervent supporters of organizations that support mothers in need, like our local crisis pregnancy center, Birthright of Quincy. At Birthright, women can find support throughout their pregnancy, at the birth of the child, and beyond

Katie Klauser and Gina Baker are volunteers at Birthright of Quincy — Katie’s title is assistant director. The nonprofit is 100-percent supported through donations and is operated by volunteers.

Gina feels blessed to be involved in this cause where she can truly support the prolife cause. She says that giving of her time brings her closer to Christ, and she enjoys having the opportunity to help bring babies safely into the world.

“At our local Birthright, we provide whatever the women need to carry their babies to birth and beyond,” Gina says. “We listen to and support them. We give them our phone number so they can call anytime for help.”

“The mission of Birthright of Quincy is simple,” Katie says. “We are here to offer person-toperson help, love, understanding, and basic emotional and practical support that every pregnant woman and girl needs and deserves in order for her to bring her child into the world and beyond.”

The pro-life center staff offers essential support to mothers in crisis pregnancies. They offer free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, referrals to a variety of resources, maternity and baby clothes, adoption information, and more.

“I believe that every single time we help our neighbor, whether it's big or small, is a special moment that brings us closer to Christ,” Katie says. “By volunteering at Birthright of Quincy, we get to serve our neighbors right here in our community and give them the resources they need to care for their unborn babies and themselves to help provide a better future.”

Due to confidentiality, the Birthright of Quincy staff does not keep many statistics. However, Birthright of Quincy President Patty Adam knows at least 15 babies have been saved from abortion in the past two years, thanks to the free ultrasound services offered through the organization.

Katie says that many of the women who come to Birthright of Quincy want to keep their babies, but they have nowhere to go for support and necessities. Birthright provides diapers, wipes, baby clothes, and maternity clothes to about 25 to 30 women, per month.

“We offer non-judgmental, unconditional love and support to our clients as Christ would do,” Katie says. “If they allow us, we will be there for them and walk with them through their pregnancy journey and beyond.”

St. Anthony of Padua parishioners give generously to the Giving Tree, which benefits Birthright, each Christmas. There is also a sock and underwear drive to benefit Birthright. The largest fundraiser that Birthright of Quincy holds is the Trivia Night with a silent auction in November.

Those interested in volunteering with client support, office help, fundraising, public relations, community outreach or social media outreach, please contact Patty Adam at 217-440-8388, Penny Roberts at 217-316-6116, or Katie Klauser at 217-430-2690. Emails are also welcome at help@birthrightquincyil.org. Monetary donations may be mailed to Birthright, PO Box 407, Quincy, IL 62306. To make a donation of new or like-new baby items and maternity clothes, please contact the Birthright of Quincy office at 217-224-1277.

Attendees enjoy the annual Trivia Night event.

Patty Adam is ready to welcome attendees to Trivia Night, benefiting Birthright of Quincy.