You can do this.
You are not alone.
Take that first step, and call us:
1-877-WE-CARE2 for local assistance
or
STM Director of Outreach Jennifer Bibbo
at 512-258-1161 ext. 256; [email protected]
We care about you.
Our parishes need to be
“islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.”Pope Francis
After so many plans and expectations, an unanticipated pregnancy can seem like your life is over.
Perhaps a small deep voice in your heart hopes that there is a possibility of making this work.
What if everything could be okay again?
What if it could be even better?
The Mission
Our mission is "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need, accompanying them in friendship and helping to connect moms with local resources.
We will provide emotional, material and spiritual support for pregnant women and families in need.
We seek to plant the seed of God's love within the hearts of women and men who feel overwhelmed, lost, alone and afraid - whether rich or poor, single, married, young or older.
The Goals
To offer hope and support to mothers and fathers during and after pregnancy–regardless of the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy
To provide assistance in a confidential and non-judgmental manner
To strengthen families so that so that children can grow in a nurturing environment
To provide life-affirming support for those facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies
To witness to the community a respect and reverence for all human life
To advance the teaching of the Church regarding the gift of life
Here in Austin Gabriel Project Life Centers offers free pregnancy tests to women in need on Saturday mornings at East 6th Street and Chicon in Austin. Call 512-236-0144 or Diocesan-wide 1-877-WE CARE 2 to schedule a test; walk-ins are welcome. A central phone number is available to receive help from both Project Rachel and Gabriel Project. Trained volunteers are scheduled to answer the phone calls, which are forwarded into the volunteer's home. All inquiries are kept confidential.
The John Paul II Life Center provides pregnancy tests, sonograms to medically verify pregnancy, fertility education, pre-natal care through the Vitae Clinic. The clinic also provides abstinence education in schools and in the community
Annunciation Maternity Home is located in Georgetown and offers long-term housing to pregnant girls and women with or without children. The home has a charter school for its residents and non-residents who qualify.
Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter was formed due to the Gabriel Project's need to find housing for homeless pregnant women. Located in Temple, it serves the Central Texas area. It is licensed, incorporated and has 501c3 status.