BIRTHRIGHT COUNSELING ST LOUIS

Our organization's goal is for every woman, in St Louis, who is making a decision about her pregnancy or who doesn't want to choose abortion, but is feeling pressure to, will know that Birthright provides support in her choosing to have her baby. We want clients and donors to know that women who come to Birthright are never deceived, preached to, coerced or judged. We want to provide a safe place for women to set up a plan, a map for their pregnancy; which includes ongoing professional counseling (throughout her pregnancy and as long as she feels necessary after her baby's birth) and a multiplicity of programs and resources in order for her to have a stronger, more hopeful future for herself and her baby. Our goal is for women to feel competent and proud in their decision to carry their baby. Our goal is for women and their babies to be healthy, physically and mentally. Our goal is for women and their babies to live in a safe environment. Our goal is to help our women recover from past trauma and counsel them in areas of substance abuse, domestic violence and depression. Our goal is for the community to support our programs and understand that Birthright is different than other 'pro-life' organizations. Our goal is to grow our services with transportation, pre-natal health care and housing programs. Our goal is to increase our donor base and volunteers who will work for our mission. Our goal is to create a Young Professionals and 'Men for Birthright' fundraising groups.

Increase and expand our Social Media presence. Create a Marketing and Communication plan with help from focus groups. Contact local media (radio and television) about a promotional spot about Birthright. Increase and expand community outreach visits with agencies who work with women with similar demographics. Increase and expand relationships with local OB/GYN's and prenatal care clinics. Increase and expand outreach to high schools and college campuses. Secure large donors and corporate sponsors who would potentially partner with Birthright Counseling, St. Louis. Seek out key individuals to start a 'Men for Birthright' Group and Young Professional fundraising groups. Increase outreach to diverse faith communities. Our counselors will continue to meet with their clients, individually and through groups. Our clients will receive support through texts, phone calls, home and hospital visits as well as classes.

Board members on our Advancement, Marketing and Board Development committees will reach out to members of the community. Our fundraising arm, The Friends of Birthright will continue to try to increase their membership as well as attendance at fundraising functions. The Executive Director will consult with Marketing and Communication professionals to upgrade our marketing plan. The Executive Director, Counselors and the Outreach Coordinator will continue community outreach and development with other professionals in the community. The Executive Director and Counselors will continue participation in and relationships with Feed my People, Generate Health and SSM Cardinal Glennon Safe Kids program.

We have two large fundraising events, a Gala at the Ritz and a Run/Walk coordinated and staffed by the Friends of Birthright. The Friends of Birthright also host Spring Flings, Card Parties and shopping fundraisers. We have in place, a client database with solid evidence that Birthright's counseling model is effective. We are putting more time and effort into showing appreciation and making personal contacts with our donors. We are planning on hiring a Development professional as well as an in-house Marketing Intern. Local Universities partner with us to educate MSW students. We have a reciprocal relationship with SSM Cardinal Glennon, Feed My People and Generate Health. We have a recently updated website, Facebook page, Twitter page, YouTube channel and Development video. We speak yearly at 16 high schools in the St Louis area.