Community House Baby Shower!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our baby shower for Community House at our April 16^th meeting. We had a wonderful time eating good food, playing shower games, and making stamped onesies for the babies at Community House.

 We also heard a fabulous talk from the organization’s director Chris Jensen. Chris started her ministry in caring for young, unwed mothers 22 years ago in her own home. Over time Chris learned the ins and outs of the court system, the state rules and regulations, and the realities of drug addiction and abuse in pregnant youth. But most importantly, her heart grew a fondness for these young mothers-to-be that far outweighed her education on system legalities. In addition to Chris’ three biological children, she and her husband have six adopted children who were all mothers in their home.

 Chris became the director of Community House two years ago. It is a supportive and educational haven for young moms to learn healthy independence. The girls come to the house during pregnancy and stay for about six months post partum. During this time they receive counseling and a wealth of education in parenting, relationships, communication, budgeting, and even cooking and menu-planning. Community House also provides a class on adoption and presents it as a parenting plan option for the girls.

 Community House offers a mentorship program and is always looking for experienced moms to become mentors for the resident mothers. In addition, the organization is grateful for donations in baby needs such as clothes, diapers, thermometers, and infant Tylenol. But, the moms at Community House also have needs:

• Over the counter medicine (Tylenol, Thera-flu, Cold meds.)
• Kotex
• Laundry Detergent and bleach
• Breast pumps and/or breast pump parts like tubing
• Maternity Clothes
• Black Pants and black shoes (for job interview purposes)
• Bras (Sports and Maternity)

All donations can be dropped at Community House anytime. For more information about Community House, how to become a mentor, or donation needs visit www.everycommunity.org.