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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 |
World's Greatest Baby Shower is slated for Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Children's Center, Titusville.
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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JESS PARRISH MEDICAL FOUNDATION GRANT TO GIRLS ARE GREAT
The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation has awarded a grant of $1,200 to B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. (Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance) for its 15th presentation of GIRLS ARE GREAT, a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies. The event took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Titusville, on Saturday, February 27.
Forty-five young women, ages nine to twelve, plus thirty accompanying adults, spent a morning-long seminar including a Community Resource Fair, video and discussion on puberty by Shelley Beville, R.N., parenting session with Clairese Austin, teen rap session with eight local high school students and crafts by Joan Pompa, nationally known craft educator. Gayle Whitworth with the Unversity of Florida Brevard County Agricultural Extension Service demonstrated money management with M & M's. Other high lights of the day included down-to-the-floor exercises directed by Astronaut High Jr. R.O.T.C. officers as well as a spirited introduction to Zumba by Beth Rodamer.
Every adult received kits full of informational materials on puberty, teen behavior, sexual abstinence and health to be discussed with eah girl at her own appropriate stage of development.This year's Role Model was Titusville Ballet and Jazz gymnastics instructor Amanda Curtin who inspired her audience with how she, as a former gymnastics medalist, coped with injury and achieving goals.
Stated Pat Mackey, B.E.T.A. director, "We sincerely appreciate this grant.Our materials alone for each girl's kit are carefully selected from sources such as the American College of Gynecologists and we purchased a new, more up-to-date film on female puberty. All our presenters volunteer their time for this program so that pre-teens have an opportunity to learn about their growth in a relaxed, non-threatening way with a caring adult. B.E.T.A. has served North Brevard (and further) as a pregnancy resource center for over thirty years and relies on donations from the community. We are open from 9:30 to noon Monday through Thurday at 620 Garden Street, Titusville, phone (321) 264-0446."
FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT BERT MUSCO, (321)268-1301, email emusco@hotmail.com
CRIB FOR A BED CAMPAIGN
B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. Titusville's only crisis pregnancy center, has launched its annual "CRIB FOR A BED" campaign. Each year, during the holiday season, B.E.T.A. urges those whose babies have outrown their gently used cribs to donate to the B.E.T.A. Center.
Needy mothers and dads year-round visit B.E.T.A. for free infant layette items, emergency diapers and formula, maternity clothes and baby equipment.
B.E.T.A. is open 9:30 am to noon, Monday through Thursday, at 620 Garden Street, Titusville. Volunteers are always needed. Phone 264-0446 to donate and arrange pick-up.
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, is slated for Saturday, Febuary 27, 2010 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville (off South Street, State Road 405.) Targeted are nine-to-twelve year old girls and their interested accompanying adult. The event is presented by B.E.T.A.of Titusville, Inc. ((321) 264-0446.
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| Amanda Curtin, gymnastics instructor at Titusville Ballet & Jazz Center |
This year's Role Model is Amanda Curtin, who has joined Titusville Ballet and Jazz Center as its gymnastics instructor. Amanda is a native of Greenwich, New York and received her Associates degree in Business Administration in 2007 from Adirondack Community College. As a participant in USA Gymnastics Regional and National Congress, she won several local exhibitions in upstate New York in addition to second in All-Around YMCA New York State Championships in 2002, third at State in 2003 in All-Around and first in Vault and Beam. In the Northeast Regional YMCA meet she was 6th in All-Around, 2nd in Vault and 3rd in Beam. At the YMCA Nationals she was 4th in Vault and 6th on Bars.
After eight years as a participant in gymnastics,this young woman has enlisted these skills in coaching for the past eight years, most recently at Orlando Metro. Now a proud homeowner in Port St. John, Amanda looks forward to telling her GIRLS ARE GREAT audience how participating in a sport and setting goals can create an opportunity for a satisfyiing future career.
In addition to Ms.Curtin's presentation, GIRLS ARE GREAT features Shelley Beville, a Registered Nurse on puberty, parenting skills by Clairese Austin of HorseSisters and Beth Shephard of the University of Florid Brevard County Extension Service on financial savvy. Local high school girls share experiences with the 'tweens in a popular "rap session" and Joan Pompa,nationally known craft educator, will direct a fun project. An introduction to Zumba will be offered by Beth Rodamer. A Community Resource Fair showcasing activities available to enhance the lives of young ladies begins at 8:30 am. Same day registration at the door is available but early registration is encouraged by calling B.E.T.A. (321) 264-0446. Cost is $3 per girl,two or more in same family $5,accompanying adults free. An ample refrehment break and door prizes are included.
Pat Mackey, B.E.T.A. of Titusville,Inc. Director, commented, "We have calls all year long from parents inquiring when the next GIRLS ARE GREAT is scheduled. It's a great bonding opportunity for moms to help their girls learn about becoming women, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Sometimes we even get a concerned Dad! After fifteen years, the recognition by the community is wonderful!"
A similar event will be held next year. Details will be here when we get closer to the event.
| Pat Mackey, Director |
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Ann Sherrill, Assistant Director |
| Alex Rose, Treasurer |
Bert Williamson-Musco, Secretary |
| Nellie Thomas, Assistant Director-in-Training |
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