Client Testimonials
Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre 20th Anniversary Client Testimonial
I’d like to begin with a short verse. Galatians 5:13 says: "Serve one an other humbly in love.”
And to me, that is exactly what this centre represents. When I first came across the Pregnancy Care & Family Support Centre, I was interested in volunteering because I was drawn to the Christian foundation, the sense of community, and the heart behind what they were doing. As life unfolded, I became a young mother, and instead of volunteering, my daughter and I eventually came through the doors for a different reason. We came for support, programs, and resources — but what we found was much more than practical help. We found connection.
It is stressful becoming a parent for the first time, especially when you're a single parent, but it has been even more stressful with the Covid pandemic. I was happy and felt fortunate to find out about the pregnancy care centre during the final months of my pregnancy. Everyone from the centre was very friendly and helpful and the weekly emails made me feel as though someone was looking out for me. Since I don’t have family nearby it was great to know that they were just a phone call away if I needed any help. As a new mom I didn’t always know what my baby would need so it was great to be able to have access to the centre and if they didn’t have what I needed the staff would certainly try their best to see if they could get it for me. This was also helpful because it has been incredibly challenging to go shopping with a baby during Covid lockdowns and I appreciate being able to save some money by accessing second hand items in fairly good condition. I was incredibly thankful that the centre remained open during the pandemic and did not shut down their services. I wish all moms everywhere could have access to centres like these with such caring and compassionate staff because they certainly have helped to make my life a little easier during a very stressful time.
When I first moved to Haliburton I found out I was newly pregnant with my first child. I soon learned about the pregnancy care centre and all that they offer. I made an appointment with them. The women in the centre were very warm and welcoming right from the start, they are always there for an ear to listen to. The pregnancy care centre has helped my new family and I in many ways. They have given us large items we needed for our nursery, smaller items like clothing and diapers. Whenever we are in need of something they almost always have it and we are forever grateful for the women in there. The pregnancy care centre means a lot to me and I will always give back what I can.