New Year 2022 Newsletter

LIFELINES

NEWS UPDATE - NEW YEAR 2022

Blessing of PAC's Atlanta Clinic

It was a day of celebration and hope for the future of families and preborn children in
Atlanta. The Esteemed Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer blessed PAC’s newest clinic on
December 14, a milestone in our work to protect and honor the sanctity of life. Dozens of
Pregnancy Aid Clinic friends, clergy, parish communities, and donors joined in the joyous
event.

Archbishop Hartmayer reminded the guests that our Lord and Savior came into this world
through an unplanned pregnancy, hailing the clinic as a great blessing so that life may have a
sanctuary from the moment of conception. Guests watched prayerfully as the archbishop
blessed the clinic rooms, the ultrasound machine donated by the Knights of Columbus
Council 8376 out of the Catholic Church of St. Ann, and a framed print of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, donated to the clinic as a reminder of Our Lady’s watchful presence.
PAC Executive Director Lisa Regan thanked our generous donors who made the new clinic
initiative possible. In addition to the hundreds of individual donors who gave generously to
facilitate the expansion, PAC is grateful for support from the Order of Malta, Federal
Association, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, our Knights of Columbus partners,
and so many other passionate supporters.

The new clinic located in the heart of Atlanta at 440 Ralph McGill Boulevard allows PAC to
expand its reach to more vulnerable families, students, and singles populations in need of
free medical services, advocacy, education, and tangible support during pregnancy and
through the baby’s first two years of life.
For information on volunteering or supporting the expansion into Atlanta as well as the Forest Park and Roswell clinics, see the
ways to give page in this newsletter or on our website.

From the desk of Lisa Regan,
PAC Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Among the many lessons I’ve learned over the past two years is to not
underestimate the power of connection. We are made in the image of God, for
each other. Our relationships fuel our connection with the Divine and our
understanding of the sanctity of all life. Through a gentle pat on the back, a
baby’s smile, or the epiphany of seeing a heartbeat on the ultrasound screen-
signs of love and life are evident when we are present.

PAC’s mission to protect preborn lives is a responsibility and a privilege. And it is successful because of
our work together. As the Body of Christ we each do our own part, joining forces to provide a full range
of support for women and families in need of options for life. As we expand our reach into the heart of
Atlanta and beyond, we are focused on connecting with communities, schools, neighborhoods and
parishes, and with you- to ultimately strengthen our work for women and families. We are blessed
beyond measure with an extended family of passionate believers who go above and beyond in the
work to build the Kingdom of God. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you do and all
that you are. May 2022 bring a year of joy, good health and connections for you and your loved ones.

For Life,

PATH PATH program highlight

ur The Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is a
beautiful opportunity for any person who

ss youh. as struggled with the emotional or spiritual
pain of abortion. The weekend is a very
specific process designed to help parents,
women, men, grandparents, and others
affected by abortion, experience the mercy
and compassion of God. Our extensively
trained PATH facilitators lead the retreat
with the goal of transforming the pain of the
past into love and hope through Living
Scriptures, developed by Dr. Theresa Burke.
Our next weekend retreat will be held
February 25-27, 2022.

Atlanta Clinic Opens Its Doors

Knights of Columbus providing incredible support

Michael Kernan from KOC Council 8081 out of Holy Trinity PAC board and Lisa with Archbishop Hartmayer
Catholic Church, Jim Mathews and Grand Knight Dennis O’Riley at the PAC Atlanta clinic blessing (left to right:
from KOC Our Lady of La Sallete Council 8376 out of the Catholic Deacon Jim Wolf; Board Chairman Deacon Gary
Church of St. Ann stand with Archbishop Hartmayer following the Schantz; Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer;
blessing of the ultrasound machine. KOC Council 8376 donated Executive Director, Lisa Regan; Chuck Sliker,
the ultrasound machine, while Council 8081 donated funds for a Father Neil Dhabliwala
disinfection system to accompany the machine.

Christmas aCt hPArCistmas with our clients

Thanks to the generosity of parish communities, we
were once again able to offer several clients support
fCohr itrhsetmir ahsocliedlaeybcraetleiobnrations. Six PAC families
received meals and gifts provided by St. Andrew
parishioners including the St. Martin de Porres
Ministry of St. Andrew, as well as the St. Peter Chanel
Men's group and their adopt-a-family program.

Clients were so grateful for the help during a joyous,
yet stressful time of year. "I feel so blessed" one
pregnant client shared with her Client Advocate
when they were loading her car, packing gifts around
her two daughters in the back seat. We pray they
and all our clients had a joyous Christmas and a
happy new year!

Client Highlight

At Pregnancy Aid Clinic, we have so many beautiful examples of womanhood walk through our doors.
Though many are scared and confused, some of our clients walk in with confidence and clarity. Client T
was one of those clients. She was seeking an ultrasound, checking steps off the list in her pursuit of an
abortion. She sat with our client advocate and discussed her options, but stated that abortion was her
only option. A few moments later, during the ultrasound, Client T's demeanor changed. The scan
showed she was farther along than anticipated, and the growing, kicking, squirming baby inside her was
24 weeks along - too far to abort in the state of Georgia. Client T's world shattered; the option to carry her
child became less of a choice, it became a necessity. The PAC medical team and advocates sat with her as
she processed the reality of her motherhood and helped her feel empowered to take on her
responsibility. Client T has given birth to a beautiful child and is so grateful she came into PAC. She has
stated she is so grateful to receive support and direction from PAC and that she has been given the
chance to raise this baby. Praise God!

A glimpse into the goodness of God

[The PAC programs] speak "I'm just amazed at
life into us as parents, and this [education]
motivate us to keep going."
program you offer.
-Client C I'm truly grateful.
Thank you from the
bottom of my heart!"

-Client E

"Every time I sit back and look at my daughter, I think
of you and the day you talked to me and calmed me
down...and I wanna always thank you for that"-Client K

2021 - DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Deepening Connection with Clients and Community

Revealing dignity-
one life at a time

When the world tells us to
tread lightly in the face of
uncertainty, our mission

dictates the opposite.
2021 brought an intensity
to our mission. One day at

a time, we learned to
adjust, overcome, cast our
light, and poise the clinic

for growth to be more
present for women and

families in need.

2022 Honoring the mission

PAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Delivering to Families

Rev. Mr. Gary Schantz, The clinic delivered 4,000 services to 1,500 distinct clients in
ChFC, CLU – Chairman
2021, nearly doubling the number of ultrasound exams
Legacy Wealth Management
Group, Inc. provided over 2020. Our clients face more complexity in their


lives than ever before with easier options to terminate their
Christine Trovato
Vice Chairman pregnancy. Understanding the critical need for PAC to be the

CFO, Griffith Engineering Inc. first point of contact, we tapped every resource at our disposal


to connect and partner with families in need of parenting
Tim Doyle
Treasurer support. Digital Outreach
Financial Executive, Retired,
The Cola-Cola Company With help from a Focus on the Family grant, we initiated


an aggressive digital outreach program in February 2021,
Chuck Sliker
advertising to women searching the internet for abortion
Secretary
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic or pregnancy support. Using the big-data resources

Church, Ministry Leader available in today’s world, we are reaching women where


they are, via platforms such as SnapChat, Waze and
William Llop
J. William Llop, CPA, PC Google - with content relevant to their mindset and


demographic. Praise God, we have seen a 50% increase
Fr. Neil Dhabliwala
Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena in the number of abortion vulnerable women seen in-

Catholic Church clinic since the onset of the campaign.


God-given Volunteers
Warren Stoughton
CEO, Stoughton & Associates, Inc. We are grateful for fresh faces to bring much-


needed support to our work. Since the
Mark McMullen
SVP, Knights of Columbus Charities pandemic began in 2020, PAC has confirmed


18 new volunteers in the clinics, including
Mercedes Hernandez
Interpreter, SpanGlish Multilingual class facilitators, receptionists, boutique
Agency/Forsyth County
managers, clinic organizers, and


Rev. Mr. Jim Wolf administrative support. It is our honor and

Attorney, Retired blessing to be in the company of humble,


passionate and dedicated people willing to
Carrie Huebner,
MFCP, MPT, PA-C Surgical PA give of themselves to support the mission of


life.

Surge in faith-based class participation

PAC’s faith-based classes drew more than 90 students,

logging 400 classroom hours in Nurturing God’s Way

and Biblical Women of Courage courses- a 40%

increase over 2020. “I love to see the women

connecting to each other and growing in faith, says

volunteer facilitator Judy Bullard. Their faith is what will

anchor them as parents and affirm their brave choice of

life.”

PAC students logged a milestone 1500 classroom hours

for all combined parenting, life skills and faith-based

classes in 2021, yielding families thousands of diapers

and baby items through earned rewards.

and expanding our reach

Volunteer spotlight
Volunteer Cathy Rockoff (pictured right) joined the PAC team in fall of
2021, working in the Roswell boutique and generally spreading joy
throughout the clinic. When Cathy noticed a dire shortage of size 4, 5,
and 6 diapers, she mobilized a massive diaper drive at her parish of St.
Michael the Archangel in Woodstock. A few short weeks later, Cathy
showed up with a truckload of diapers to supply our clients in both
clinics. We thank God for this woman’s witness to life-affirming ministry.

God bless all our wonderful volunteers and supporters!
This mission exists because of you!

2021 IN NUMBERS

Services Provided

4,000 client visits
(up 45% over 2020)

1,350 pregnancy tests
(up 60% over 2020)

984 ultrasounds
(up 90% over 2020)

Outcomes

315 changed hearts

840 babies born

2021 Most Generous Donors

Seraphim $75,000+

The Order of Malta Federal Association, Atlanta Region
Life Resources of Georgia

Cherubim $30,000 - 74,999 Powers $10,000 - 19,999

George and Ellen Burnett Knights of Columbus Charities of Georgia
Anoymous Christopher and Elizabeth Prangley
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Bill and Bardeen Dunphy Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
Point to Point Environmental Patricia Hene
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Thrones $20,000 - 29,999 Maurice (Mitch) and Rosanna Bernet
Ruben and Victoria Ramirez
Anonymous Lawrence and Tammy Cruz
David and Stacy Palmer

Archangels $5,000-9,999

Holy Spirit Catholic Church St. Andrew Catholic Church Christopher and Tracy Giglio

The Archdiocese of Atlanta St. Brendan Catholic Church Lorraine Hebling

All Saints Catholic Church Gary and Liz Schantz St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Basilica of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gregory and Michelle McDonald Daniel and Ana Payne

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church Alex and Sue Kitchin Angie and Mark Doxtader

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Kenneth and Nancy Millspaugh Atlanta Mortgage Advisors, LLC
MANYMichael Re THANKS TO PAFCran'cSis SuSllivPanONSORS & PARTNERSMark and Margaret Bohn
Thomas and Christine Case James and Monica Kaveney Sharon Harrison

Bill Oliver William and Allison Potter Stephanie Cusimano

Church of the Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 660 Beverly and Milton Shalpak

Knights of Columbus Council 8081 The Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundation Mark Yanta

Joe and Krista Ferguson

Angels $2,500 - 9,999 Forrest Ainsworth Georgia Tech Catholic Student Center
Bob Davis Knight of Columbus 14496
David McGill Stephen Hennessy Catherine Runge
Biking for Babies Van and Lorraine Lane, III Catholic Church of the Transfiguration
Donald and Scarlett Ordner Mariah Avant Jeanne Martin
Mark and Natalie Uebelacker Knights of Columbus Council 13161 Robert and Cindy Laarhoven
Ellen Cifreo G. Peter and Jean Moody Daniel Levison
Tim and Carrie Doyle William and MaryLynn Llop Richard Hagler
Christine and Joe Trovato Joseph and Susanne Krehel Ryan Malone
Zachary and Kristin Sparks Michael and Lilian Ray James and Carol Sacca
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church Benjamin and Desiree Figer AMB Group LLC
Michael Shryock Tamara Bourne Julie and Edmond Burke
Arthur (Josh) Harris The Carreira Roswell Fund Daniel McMorrow
Gracemarie Bonwit Stephen and Ellen Cocks Tripp O'Connor
Charles Sliker Catherine Weaver The Williams Realty Team LLC
Christopher Ulrich Warren and Toni Stoughton Brad Blakey
Mark and Anne Mattus Anthony Scafidi John Frey
Mark and Sandra Ryan Fr. Mark White Knights of Columbus Council 8376
St. Benedict Catholic Church

Ways to Give

The mission to protect life is not a finite endeavor. It takes all of us to engage, pray, learn,
volunteer, donate, and connect to support the mission of life. As PAC expands our reach from

the airport through the heart of Atlanta and up to the northern suburbs, we need you more
than ever to show up for families, affirming their brave choice and helping them to see God’s

love and mercy for all life.



Please consider what you can do in 2022:

Pray Become a

Our clients need your prayers. Sign up for our Prayer Warriors ministry on our website to Monthly Donor
receive monthly emails with special prayer requests for women and families in discernment
about their pregnancy and for those who are working hard to transform their lives and Monthly giving is one of the most
become the best parents they can be. www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/prayerwarriors helpful ways to support the
clinic. A steady, reliable source of

Sign up to bring Traveling Mary to your home or parish. Our “Mary’s Yes” statue and income allows PAC to plan and
accompanying prayers are a wonderful reminder to ask for Mary’s intercession for preborn project revenue to fund clinic
babies and new parents. Learn more about this program at initiatives. Learn more about our
www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/marys-yes Monthly Partners program
including our special video

Volunteer reflections from clergy and
catechists delivered to you by
Now with three clinics, PAC needs volunteer support more than email as thank you for your
ever. Of particular need is boutique assistance in Forest Park, partnership.
afternoon receptionists in Roswell, admin support and security pregnancyaidclinic.com/monthly

support in Atlanta, and handyman assistance in all clinics. Sign up

for an info session on our website:

www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/volunteer Donate Stock

Plan a Baby Bottle Drive Check with your accountant to see if a
donation of stock or through a donor advised
One of the best ways to engage a parish community is through a baby fund may work to your tax advantage. PAC
bottle event. Check with your Respect Life group or pastor to see if PAC accepts stock through our Morgan Stanley
has been invited to set up a table and speak during masses one weekend account:
in 2022. www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/plan-a-baby-bottle
Contact Morgan Stanley at 404.842.2306 to
Organize a Baby Shower notify them of the impending transfer
Transfer securities to:
Gather with your prayer group or church community to collect baby items
which we will sell in our boutique to support the clinic, or give directly to clients. Morgan Stanley
DTC number 0015
Account number: 396-014-808496

Mail in a Check

Your donation is needed more than ever to expand our reach for preborn babies and families in need of pregnancy and
parenting support throughout metro Atlanta. Mail in a check at P.O. Box 92; Roswell, GA 30077. Or donate online through
our secure Mobile Cause account: www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/donate

Questions? Ideas? Input? Contact Lisa Regan at [email protected]

Donor Spotlight

Local Catholic schools support Pregnancy Aid Clinic

St. John the Baptist Hybrid School, a K-12 Catholic Holy Spirit
hybrid program in Kennesaw, GA, hosted a fall
fundraiser to benefit Pregnancy Aid Clinic. Grade levels Preparatory School
competed to raise the most money by hosting bake
sales and selling Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen vouchers. also banded together
Each grade level raised money in their own way. Some
teachers incorporated economics lessons to help the to raise support for
students determine the pricing of their items. Some
grades delivered the baked goods or sold pizza lunches moms. Jenny
with their treats to earn higher sales.
Gustainis, the school's
Sharon Masinelli, St. John the Baptist Hybrid school administrator and
mother of 8, presented the donation check in the amount of $1,625 to Director of Enrollment
Linda Grace, PAC Director of Development (pictured below).
Members of the Holy Spirit Management said, "we

community smile alongside a portion have a Pro-Life

of their thoughtful donation. Apostalate to help

support and nurture every human life at every

stage of its existence. Our faculty and students

proudly serve the pro-life community." This is

evidenced by the Catholic school's recent

donation to Pregnancy Aid Clinic. The school

worked with Holy Spirit Catholic Church's Respect

Life group to donate and package gift bags full of

baby essentials for moms in need.

We are so grateful to these schools and all

school and church communities who include

PAC in their education and giving!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Thanks to our recent supporters:

Thanks so much to local parishes hosting baby bottle fundraisers:

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Atlanta, GA
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Lithia Springs, GA
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Brookhaven, GA
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, Peachtree Corners, GA
St. Andrew Catholic Church, Roswell, GA
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Kennesaw, GA
St. Benedict Catholic Church, Duluth, GA

If you are interested in hosting a baby bottle drive, please go to:
www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/plan-a-baby-bottle

Much gratitude goes out to:
Christ Child Society of Atlanta - monthly layettes
All of the churches and parishes that supported us in their
giving trees and by hosting baby supply drives:
St. Benedict Catholic Church, Duluth, GA
St. George Catholic Church, Newnan, GA
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Acworth, GA
Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, GA
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Woodstock, GA
Metropolitan Tribunal of Atlanta Advent Service Project, Atlanta, GA
Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Roswell, GA
St. Mary of Egypt Russian Orthodox Church, Roswell, GA

And all our donors who bring diapers, wipes, and baby supplies by our clinics.

To Holy Redeemer Catholic School and St. John the Baptist Hybrid

School for hosting bake sales for us! Thank you to all who donate via our

To Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Mission and St. Thomas the Amazon wish lists that support PATH
Apostle Catholic Church for their generous monetary gifts. retreats and our Baby Boutique. If you'd

like to donate via Amazon, please visit:

Thank you Catholic Foundation of North Georgia and Biking for PATH retreat donations:
Babies for their generous grants of $4,000 each and to Choose Life bit.ly/PATHwishlist

Georgia for their grant of $6,000 to support our mission. PAC Baby Boutique donations:

Listen to bit.ly/PACwishlist

Did you know that The Quest offers short reflections called Pro-Life Minutes?

Quite literally 60 seconds, these powerful moments are served up as reminders that every life
matters. Do you have a minute for God's message about the sanctity of life?

Reflections can be found here: thequestatlanta.com/pro-life-minutes

Pregnancy Aid Clinic
PO Box 92
Roswell, GA 30077

OUR MISSION:

Operating from the Catholic belief in the sanctity of life, PAC compassionately delivers services and programs created to lift up women, men
and families during moments of uncertainty or grief, through a journey designed to reveal their own dignity and claim their own future.



Upcoming Events

Rachel's Vineyard retreat by PATH is on the weekend of
February 25 - 27
PATH Virtual Rosary is on ZOOM on February 3
Upcoming scheduled baby bottle drives:
3/19-3/20: St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandy Springs

"Therefore encourage one another
and build each other up"
-1 Thess 5:11