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B.E.T.A. Crisis Pregnancy Center - Titusville Florida
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(birth, education, training, acceptance)620 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32796
264-0446
3/4 mile west of U.S. Route 1 on the right (north).
HOURS: Mon. - Thu. -- 9:30am - Noon |
SPACE COAST WASH FOR LIFE SEPTEMBER 17
The shuttle has come and gone, but members of a tiny church in Mims, Florida, where residents of Titusville, Space Center of the World live, will once again support B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. (birth, education, training, acceptance) with the annual, nationwide 6th WASH FOR LIFE. The "lift-off" day is Saturday, September 17, with the count remaining for the 8 am to noon event at Advance Auto Parts in Titusville (Cheney Highway in front of the former K-Mart).
Commented Pat Mackey, B.E.T.A. director, "We missed the first WASH FOR LIFE because we didn't know about it, but every year since then our crisis pregnancy center has received the donations ($5.00 per car, even vans and trucks.) We've had an increase each year in the number of kids involved and this year the Holy Spirit Church Life Teens have chosen WASH FOR LIFE as their chief charity for the 2011-2012 season. Chris McCormick is the Faith Formation Director and promises a bigger turn-out than ever before."
Prior WASH FOR LIFE participants have included Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth from several churches and B.E.T.A. volunteers themselves, at the same location through the courtesty of a friendly manager at the Advance Auto Parts. Domino's Pizze donates pizza every year and will once again supply the hungry crew at the end of the morning. For further info contact Roberta "Bert" Williamson-Musco, B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. Car Wash Chair, (321) 268-1301 or at emusco@hotmail.com
B.E.T.A. of Titusville
Crisis Pregnancy Center
B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc., is a private, non-profit, organization that has been serving the North Brevard community for over 31 years as a crisis pregnancy center. Services at the center include non-judgmental counseling, free pregnancy tests sent to a hospital lab, free maternity clothing, infant furniture, bedding, layette items, baby clothes through size T4, as well as formula and diapers on an emergency basis. B.E.T.A. is staffed by women of diverse religious beliefs, united in an effort to fill the needs of women and families not met by other groups in the North Brevard area. We have been reaching out to women in unplanned pregnancies, single mothers of infants, confused and frightened teenagers and distressed families. Our all volunteer staff has been driven by knowing how urgently these services are needed.
In addition, as part of our services, we hold seminars for the youth of our area to help them be informed on dealing with the changes from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. This years program 'Girls Are Great - A Celebration of Growing Up and Understanding Our Changing Bodies" was held on February 27, 2010 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
"Respect Life"
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to staff our office, sort clothing, wash and mend clothing, fix furniture and other office tasks. (We have a small staff of all unpaid volunteers. We really need additional volunteers.)
We would appreciate people willing to donate their time to do minor repairs to our building on an as-needed basis.
Donations of used baby clothes, furniture, and maternity clothing are welcome. That's how we get items for our clients. If your children are grown, you can shop the yard sales for good cribs or other baby equipment to donate to us. Cribs are always in short supply.
You can become an honorary God mother/God father by donating $25.00 per year either in a lump sum or in smaller amounts throughout the year to help us with our expenses. We rely on private donations to keep in operation. We get no Federal Funding.
If none of the above options are available to you, please keep us in your prayers asking that we may have the means to provide the services necessary for those in need.
If you would like further information, please call us at (321) 264-0446. If the office is not open, please leave a message with your name and number and we will call you back.
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CRIB FOR A BED DRIVE
B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc., North Brevard's crisis pregnancy center, is in need of gently used cribs, bassinets and port-a-cribs for the new babies being born this year. B.E.T.A. has assisted families facing an unplanned pregnancy for over twenty-six years with pregnancy tests, maternity clothes, infant furniture and layette items, all at no charge.
To donate, please call (321) 264-0446. B.E.T.A. is located at 620 Garden Street, Titusville, and open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to noon.
Several churches hold a Baby Jesus collection at Christmas with items suitable for a newborn, including diapers, size 0-3 clothing, receiving blankets, etc. These are placed in a gift box for each new mom and distributed throughout the year. For further info, call 264-0446.
GIRLS ARE GREAT
PARRISH GRANT AIDS 16th ANNUAL GIRLS ARE GREAT
A grant of one thousand dollars from the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation helped B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. reach fifty pre-teens approaching puberty at the sixteenth annual GIRLS ARE GREAT on Saturday, March 19 at the St.Teresa Parish Hall in Titusville. Termed a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies, the event hosted over one hundred thirty girls, moms, presenters, volunteers and Community Resource Fair participants.
A lively opening by the Astronaut High School Junior R.O.T.C. conducted by Major Brittany Ovens, Major Trevor R. Harvey, Captain Travis R. Harvey and Command Sargeant Major Biran Smith with their First Sergeant Carloa A. Colo'n Robles had the girls responding to military drill callisthenics, followed by video and down-to-earth appraoch on puberty by Registered Nurse Shelley Beville. A healthy refreshment break included homemade cookies, fruit,veggies and cheese. Inspiration to teach ws offered by Titusville schooled Role Model Ashley Costello, with Community Credit Union's Deborah Blair Money Matters demonstrated with M&M's. Monica Bennighoff delighted girls and moms both with Jazzercise. Parenting tips were offered by Clairese Austin of HorseSisters to parents while a rap session for the nine to twelve year olds was lead by teens Rachel Cunio, Sara Barnes, Sunny Gay, Cristi Garcia, Lexy Williams, Heidi Metalsky, Emily Worthington and UCF students Erica Martinez and Marlene Piquet. Conductor of the hands-on crafts was Rosemary Merrill Gordon of Art,etc. assisted by Joan Pompa and Caroline Achee, Girl Scout Pathways. North Brevard Parks and Recreation Leaders Gretchen Metalasky from Sharpes and Lashawn Stevens from Cuyler brought members of their Girls' Clubs.
Commented Pat Mackey, B.E.T.A. Director, "We are especially grateful to the Parrish Medical Foundation for their support. Also, special thanks to David Boland, Inc. for donation of the street banner across US 1, wonderful door prizes including those from Community Educators, Merle Norman, Delaware North Parks & Resorts, Titusville Ballet & Jazz, and Space Coast Chapter, American Sewing Guild, our Community Resource Fair displays and Father Chris Bugno of St.Teresa Church."
GIRLS ARE GREAT SEMINAR HELPS YOUNG GIRLS BECOME WOMEN
The 15th annual GIRLS ARE GREAT, a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies, will be coming to Titusville on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The event targets nine to twelve year old girls and their accompanying adult.
A new location, St. Teresa's Church, will allow ample space for events, including Community Resource Fair, parenting sessions, question and answer time with teen age peer models, crafts, Zumba, nurse on puberty, video and role model.
Mark your calendar for registration at 8:30 am and an exciting morning with your 'tween 'till 1 pm. Advance info at B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc., (321) 264-0446. Event sponsored by the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.
ROLE MODEL TO TELL DREAMS OF BEING TEACHER AT GIRLS ARE GREAT
GIRLS ARE GREAT, a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies, returns for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 19 at St.Teresa Church Parish Hall, Titusville. Targeting nine to twelve year old girls and their interested accompanying adults, the morning-long seminar from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, features a fast-paced series of experts offering a joyful approach to puberty. St.Teresa Church is located at 209 Ojibway Avenue, corner of US 1 and Ojibway.
GIRLS ARE GREAT is offered by B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. and sponsored by the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. Cost is $3 per girl, two or more in same family only $5, no cost for accompanying adults. Advance registration is recommended by calling B.E.T.A. (321) 264-0446. Same day-registration is also available.
This year's role model is Ashley Costello, who attended Imperial Estates Elementary, Jackson Middle School, graduated from Titusville High, earned an Associate in Arts degree from Brevard Community College and is now completing her degree in teaching in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Florida. "I've always loved working with children, and knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was very young. I volunteered and tutored students from age three to Grade 12, and have worked in Brevard Public Schools since 1999. After many years of being "in the system," I realized this was definitely where I was being called to be." Mrs.Costello volunteers with Walk on Water Ministries, an equine program assisting children with special needs through horse therapy.
Included in GIRLS ARE GREAT is a Community Resource Fair highlighting activities for 'tweens such as Girl Scouts, Titusville Public Libraries, Avon and Titusville Art League with door prizes from Titusville Ballet and Jazz and Merle Norman. The Astronaut Junior R.O.T.C. drill team will conduct the opening ceremony. Key note speaker is Registered Nurse Shelley Beville of Benton House discussing puberty along with video and lively Jazzercise by Monica Benninghoff, Money Matters utilizing M&M's will be addressed by Community Credit Union educator Deborah Blair. Local high school girls will share their experiences in a popular rap session while adults will discuss parenting with Clairese Austin of HorseSisters. Local artist Rosemary Merrill Gordon of Art, etc. and Carolyn Achee of Girl Scouts will handle crafts.
| Pat Mackey, Director |
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Nellie Thomas, Assistant Director |
| Alex Rose, Treasurer |
Bert Williamson-Musco, Secretary |
| Nellie Thomas, Assistant Director-in-Training |
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