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CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF COASTAL GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE THE PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Care Net Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia volunteers were among 150 volunteers and fifty-six pregnancy center organizations to receive Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, the highest national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service. The Awards were presented on Friday, at a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the White House complex, by Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral Joxel Garcia, MD, M.B.A. and the White House USA Freedom Corps. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is given to Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia’s Executive Director, Patrick Eades, said, “I am overjoyed that our three faithful women were chosen to receive this honor. All three serve as inspirations to us all. They have donated countless hours to serving at our center and have touched the lives of many in our community. They each deserve our heartfelt thanks and congratulations!”

The outstanding volunteers who received this award are:

Jill McGahan, of St. Simons Island. For fifteen years, Jill has faithfully volunteered at Care Net, having logged 4,000 volunteer hours. Her connection with the clients is amazing and her non-judgmental approach in the counseling room sets everyone at ease.

Lou Ann Silva, of St. Simons Island. Lou Ann became involved in 1992 serving in fundraising events and the Board of Directors and has continued to faithfully serve as an active volunteer.

Dot Barlow, Brunswick. With more than 3,000 volunteer service hours, and fourteen years experience counseling young women in crisis, Dot has a compassion that drives her to now volunteer two days a week.

“Day in and day out, volunteers like Jill, Lou Ann, and Dot open the doors of pregnancy centers with welcoming arms to people struggling with a serious life decision,” said Melinda Delahoyde, President of Care Net, a national pregnancy center affiliating organization. “These volunteers are the heart and soul of pregnancy centers. They’re everyday people who know what it’s like to be facing such a decision and feeling perhaps alone and scared. They take joy in coming alongside someone in the midst of these circumstances and empowering them to make a positive choice.”

Since 1992, Care Net Pregnancy Center has offered free services to people facing unplanned pregnancies and related issues. Serving over 500 women annually, their services include: pregnancy tests, options counseling, parenting classes, limited ultrasound, material assistance, limited sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, community referrals, and post abortion help. In addition, the BRAVEheart Teen Initiative is an abstinence education program that educates teens on sexual health and the consequences of pre-marital sex. Care Net Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia’s mission is to advance the Sanctity of Human Life and sexual purity.

For more information on volunteering at Care Net Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia, please visit http://www.handsoncoastalgeorgia.org/ for a list of volunteer opportunities.