Story #9
Florence Crittenton Services has been a part of my life for nearly 30 years. It was love at first sight! It would take many, many words to describe this long lasting relationship. My first memory is that Womens’ Council of Homebuilders hosted off-site picnics for the residents with an abundance of donated food and gifts for residents and their babies-to-be. Subsequently, I became a member of the Crittenton Auxilliary (still a member), chaired the Auxillary, served on and chaired the Board of Directors and presently serve on the Board of Advisers.
I fondly recall organizing and participating in numerous plant sales, bake sales, auctions, yard sales, etc. to raise money for the Auxilliary’s Scholarship Fund. I’m so grateful we have been able to assist many past and present residents further their education and seek a career path that enables them (and their children) to be productive citizens.
In October 2010, my husband and I relocated to the coast of North Carolina. Although I am physically removed from the actual location of Crittenton, its staff and residents remain very much a part of my heart and my life. It is definitely not a case of out of sight, out of mind. .What a joy it is to see healthy babies born to young women who make positive life changes as a result of counseling, expertise and love poured out during their brief stint at Crittenton. I am truly blessed to be a part of this dedicated and hard working organization.
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