Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. It works to ensure that any woman who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, or parenting in difficult circumstances, can turn to her local Catholic Church and be connected with the resources she needs. Volunteers walk with moms throughout the motherhood journey, offering them authentic Christian friendship and ongoing support. https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/
Catholic Charities provides and advocates for the physical, emotional, and social needs of the poor and vulnerable in Northwest Indiana, meeting them right where they with the help they need, and creating hope for a brighter future regardless of their religious or ethnic background. Support includes utility and rent assistance, food pantries, and affordable housing.
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) assists all people in need. In 2021 alone, diocesan wide they provided $755,000 in client aid to neighbors in need. Contact our local parish Society to connect with the Society of St. Vincent DePaul for help with with food, clothing, furniture, medication expenses and financial assistance for utilities, housing, transportation, and car repairs.
Mommy's Haven Maternity Home in Lowell's mission is to empower and equip moms and pregnant women seeking parenting options by providing physical, emotional and spiritual support during and after pregnancy. Mommy’s Haven provides shelter, food, clothing, and a supportive community. In addition to their own services, Mommy's Haven connects moms to appropriate agencies and resources.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are available throughout Northwest Indiana to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness, offering a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis and offering a last resort option for women. If you need help finding a safe haven location or to speak to a licensed counselor, call the National Safe Haven crisis hotline at 1-866-99BABY1.
The four Women’s Care Centers in the Diocese of Gary focus on building strong families, offering parenting skills education, adoption support and material resources as moms grow in self-sufficiency. They assist with ultrasounds, parenting classes and resources that help women and couples after childbirth.
Women's Care Center in Hammond 6919 Indianapolis Boulevard Hammond, Indiana 46324 (219) 554-1774 |
Women's Care Center in Merrillville 8500 Broadway, Suite B Merrillville, Indiana 46410 (219) 472-8059 |
Women's Care Center in LaPorte 512 Maple Avenue LaPorte, Indiana 46350 (219) 324-4646 |
Women's Care Center in Michigan City 732 Wabash Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (219) 874-4646 |