Family Resource Center of Zion
Winter 2021
The Heartbeat of FRCZ FRCZ Baby Bottle Campaign 2021 #FRCZBBC2021 Another first, due to our ever changing world! For the first time ever, FRCZ went to the internet with the Baby Bottle Campaign. During the month of January the 2021 Baby Bottle Campaign was promoted electronically through social media.
Inside this issue In the News……………....3 Boutique Business.…...2 Baby Bottle Campaign.1 SRA Program……………...3 COVID & Ultrasound ...4
The goal of $5,000.00 was not reached , but a new concept was obtained. We will host a virtual campaign annually. This will give you, our donors, the opportunity to add an online aspect to your in person campaign. How does this work? It’s as easy as 1,2,3!
Save the Date
1. Choose a date to hold your campaign
• Walk for Life May 15
2. Pick up bottles from FRCZ and distribute to your members. 3. Collect the bottle & return them to FRCZ So what’s new? You now have an online option already set up! When you pick up your bottles, you will be given posters and other media to support your campaign. This will include a URL for your direct link to the fundraiser. Donate, copy & SHARE! It covers all bases. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Boutique Business COVID has brought MULTITUDES! Many have spent their “Home Time” cleaning out. We have been blessed! So much so that we will be reaching out to the community in February, to pass on some of the surplus. (especially sizes NB –6mo) Please spread the word to those in your circle who are in need.
Visit our website @ www.FRCZion.org ANNIVERSARY SWAG Last year’s WFL shirt was created as an anniversary shirt. A limited number of Tshirts with this logo
are available with a minimum donation of $10 per t-shirt.. WFL & Anniversary hats are also available for a minimum donation of $15 per hat.
All items are available for pick up at the center
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NURSE MANAGER! Volunteer to help with Marketing Volunteer interested in Blogging Boutique workers Peer Advocates Sonographers SRA workers
In the News New Poll Shows 80% of Millennials Oppose Abortions Up to Birth, 57% Oppose Roe v. Wade NATIONAL STUDENTS FOR LIFE JAN 27, 2021 | 11:28AM
WASHINGTON, DC
Students for Life of America released a new poll, a project of the organization’s Institute for Pro-Life Advancement, evaluating how the newest voters, Millennials and Gen Z (ages 18-34), view some of the cutting-edge policy discussions most timely in the debate over abortion. This demographic is widely reported as being almost entirely in support of abortion as it is allowed through Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton – through all 9 months, for any reason whatsoever, and sometimes with taxpayer funding. “As an organization of mostly Millennials and Gen Z, we’ve been frustrated by all the sweeping statements made about our views on the human rights issue of the day. And as the age range most targeted for abortion, the views of Millennials an Gen Z on an industry that has ended the lives of one-quarter of our generation are extremely relevant,” said Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins. “Far from embracing Planned Parenthood and the Democratic Party Line, Millennials and Gen Z have a more nuanced view of abortion that embraces a number of pro-life positions: Limits on abortion and taxpayer funding were supported, Reversing Roe was acceptable; and Voting on abortion policy embraced. “Asked directly about reversing Roe to return the issue of abortion to the states, more Millennials and Gen Z supported reversing Roe and sending abortion policy to the voters than opposed it, by a margin of 44 % in favor to 36 % opposed and 18 % unsure. The number of respondents opposing Roe and Doe nearly doubled after learning more about what the law allows. This number is extraordinary considering Planned Parenthood claims that Roe is popular and that 77 percent of the American people oppose reversing it, which would simply return the issue of abortion to the states where the people could have a voice and a vote on life-related policy.
SRA Program The Sexual Risk Avoidance Program, previously known and implemented as FRCZ’s Abstinence Program is available once again! Board Member/Volunteer, Wanda McLin has adapted the “No Regrets” curriculum to fit into the FRCZ Program. We Care Pregnancy Center, in DeKalb, IL, graciously shared the curriculum that they have successfully used in their area. It is fresh and engaging for students 5th12th grade. If you are interested in volunteering for helping to present this program or have connections to schools or youth groups where it can be presented, please contact Mary, at the center.
When they learn about what Roe v. Wade actually does, Millennial and Gen Z oppose it. Looking at the big picture, 57 % to 30 % oppose Roe when they learn it allows for abortion through all 9 months. This is an increase of 6 percent, as a 2019 SFLA poll found that 51 % supported reversing Roe when they learned about its extremism. For the complete blog post go to https://www.lifenews.com/2021/01/27/new-pollshows-80-of-millennials-oppose-abortions-up-to-birth-57-oppose-roe-v-wade/
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COVID-19 & the Ultrasound Program As the pandemic lingers on, we are still open and moving forward. Material assistance and pregnancy tests are on the increase and the Earn While You Learn program is consistent; Advocates are still meeting virtually with their clients. Some of our volunteers are coming in to the center and others are reaching out from home. The Clients are able to shop in the boutique once a month, no children may accompany them. The Ultrasound Program is circling. Staff is working on creating new forms and preparing for the implementing of the program. We currently have 3 sonographers beginning the paperwork to become a FRCZ volunteer. The next steps is hiring the Nurse Manager, then training. If you are interested or know of someone interested in coming on as our Nurse Manager or as an Ultrasound Technician, please reach out to Mary at the center. Projects we still need help with are: 1) organizing the Nurse Manager’s Office, 2) complete decorating.
Thank you all for being the Heartbeat of FRCZ!
Family Resource Center of Zion (FRCZ) FRCZ is a faith based not-for-profit organization that provides educational services and resources to empower women and men to make healthy, informed choices regarding pregnancy and parenting. Our vision Is to come alongside women and men and show them support before, during and beyond a moment of crisis so they can make healthy decisions for their family. Services offered: Pregnancy Tests ●Post Abortion/ Sexual Trauma Support●Adoption Referral ●Community Services Referrals●Material Supplies●Parenting Support
Family Resource Center of Zion 3452 Sheridan Road 5E Zion, IL 60099 Phone: 847-731-8370 E-mail: Office@FRCZion.org www.FRCZion.org