Respect Life:

Dear Friends,

As these uncertain times continue to affect us all in a multitude of ways, we cannot forget the impact that they are having on those in our community living through what would be tremendous times of transition even in normal circumstances! Since the Fall of 2019,  Our Lady of Loretto has committed to supporting local women in crisis pregnancies who have made the brave and loving decision to carry their children to term and welcome them with joy into their families. These moms need our help now more than ever.

Baby #21 will be making his appearance a little earlier than planned, so we are going to hustle and get his gift together quickly!  As we continue to navigate Covid restrictions, all donations can once again be sent to 74 Ranch Drive, Novato CA 94945. If you intend to order and have items shipped directly to us, please add YOUR name to the shipping address to help us keep track of what items are arriving. Thank you so much!
 

Access the shopping list for baby #21 here!

The baby closet is ready! This means we are finally ready to put some formal structure to this ministry. Any interested volunteers are invited to join us on January 15 @ 10am in the convent chapel for an organizational meeting. We hope to see you there! Thank you so much, not only to those who shop for these babies, but for all who are working behind the scenes to make this happen.
 

Watch this video to learn more about what we do and our partnership with the Marin Pregnancy Clinic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNCjkPJ8mmo&feature=youtu.be

From the families we have served:

Baby #5: Thank you for your donations! Baby #5, Aurora, was born on October 7, healthy and strong! From her mother:"All of this is amazing. I wasn't expecting so much. We are all grateful to have been given all these gifts. I was blown away! Thank you all so very much."

Baby #6: Sweet Diego was born on October 18! From his mother: "I feel very happy and grateful to everyone for such a beautiful and appreciable gesture.  I have no words to thank for everything we have lived though , on behalf of my family and especially me , I want to thank you for such beautiful gift."

BABY #9: Baby Angel was born at the beginning of March! His mother wrote to us saying, "I thank you with all of my heart for all that you have given me. Thanks! I feel very happy for everything that you do. Sending you a big hug!"

Baby #10:  This baby's family had some special needs that we were able to meet through the funds that have been generously donated to project dresser over this past year. Thank you so much to those of you who contribute financially to this project. It allows us room for creativity when it's needed, to truly support the needs of the families we serve.

Baby #11: Born April 13 - 5lbs, 5oz! Healthy and strong little boy!

Baby #12: Born May 12! Beautiful little girl with the longest eyelashes! 
"Hola muchas  gracias  por los regalos para mi bebe  y las personas  que lo donaron Dios los bendiga  en todo. Hello, thank you very much for the gifts for my baby and the people who donated it. God bless you in everything!"

Baby #13: Sweet baby girl born on June 1 @ 7.5 lbs! "Thank you and everyone who donated. I absolutely love everything! I just finished putting the things away. They are perfect! I can't wait for my baby girl to wear all the cute things she got."

As the parish offices are still operating on a limited schedule, all donations can be delivered to 74 Ranch Drive, Novato.

If you would like to join our ranks, beyond donating items, give us a call! We always need help finding dressers, cleaning them up, delivering items. You name it, we need it- and we'd love to have you with us.

Any questions can be directed to Annie Troy – annie@ollnovato.org; 415-328-3231.

With many thanks,

The OLL Project Dresser Team