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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 |
GIRLS ARE GREAT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009 - - a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies, targets 9-12 year old girls and their accompanying adult. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville (off State Road 405). Fashion show, resource fair, nurse on puberty, role model, parenting session, refreshments, door prizes and more. Call B.E.T.A. (321) 264-0446 to register. Same day registration 8:30 am, workshop runs 9 am to1 pm.
GUYS ARE GREAT
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009 - - a celebration of growing up and understanding our changing bodies targets 10 to 13 year old boys and their accompanying adults at Knights of Columbus Hall, 33450 Kilmarnoch Lane, Titusville (off State Road 405). Program includes role model, doctor on male puberty, community resource fair, parenting session, refreshments, door prizes and more! Same day registration 8:30 am, workshop runs 9 am to 1 pm. Info and register by calling B.E.T.A.: (321) 264-0446.
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 21 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 June 2 nd at BCC in Titusville. Next year's program is tentatively scheduled for early June 2002.
"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 CAMPAIGN
B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. Titusville's crisis pregnancy center, announces the start of its annual "Crib for a Bed" campaign. There is an on-going request from clients needing a crib for their babies about to be born. In addition, there are many families new to Brevard County who have left their baby equipment behind in the move and have an infant with no safe bed.
Pat Mackey, B.E.T.A. director, states "Perhaps your child has outgrown its crib and is ready for a bigger bed. Or, perhaps your port-a-crib is no longer needed. We welcome donations of gently used cribs, play pens, high chairs and bassinets."
Call B.E.T.A. (321) 264-0446 for pick-up or bring donation to the B.E.T.A. Center, located at 620 Garden Street. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to noon. All services are free including pregnancy tests, maternity and infant clothing and miscellaneous baby equipment.
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"Girls Are Great!"
13th Annual Celebration of Growing Up and Understanding Our Changing Bodies
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., B.E.TA. of Titusville, Inc., an organization committed to helping women facing a crisis pregnancy, will host its 13th annual "Girls Are Great!" event at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, off State Road 405, in Titusville.
The event is open to all Brevard County girls ages 9-12 (and their parents) to learn about their changing bodies, discuss the effects of puberty, what to expect, and get answers to uncomfortable questions in a relaxed and comfortable environment. The event features a video segment followed by a Q&A session with local RN Shelly Beville, and later a "Rap Session" where parents will attend a parenting class while young girls break into groups to have embarrassing questions discussed anonymously amongst peers.
More than just talk, the event will host a fashion show, a sport and service oriented community resource fair, a craft workshop with nationally renowned craft educator Joan Pompa, a segment on money issues, introduce a new type of dance called Zumba, have refreshments and door prizes and much more.
"Girls Are Great!" is presented by B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. with a grant from Jess Parrish Medical Foundation .
The cost to attend is $3 for ages 9-12 or $5 per family. Adults are free. Pre-registration is suggested. Contact B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. for more information and to pre-register at (321) 264-0446.
- WHO: B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc.
- FOR: Brevard County Girls ages 9 - 12 and their interest accompanying adult
- WHAT: 13th Annual "Girls Are Great!" event
- WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane, off State Road 405, in Titusville
- COST: The cost to attend is $3 for ages 9-12 or $5 per family of two or more girls. Adults are free.
- Pre-registration suggested. For more information and to pre-register call (321) 264-0446.
- WHY: "To create an opportunity for young girls to celebrate their changing bodies in a fun and joyful way, as to not be embarrassed or ashamed of what is a natural part of life, giving both moms and dads the opportunity to learn and grow along with their daughters," said Pat Mackey, Director of B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. and "Girls Are Great!" Chair.
13th Annual "Girls Are Great!" Keynote Speaker:
Monique Brown
Recently graduating from the University of Central Florida on May 3, 2008 with a Masters in Education Administration, Monique Brown, a Port St. Johns resident since 2003, continues giving back to her community and sharing her strengths with others in need, all while facing the reality of searching for employment after graduation.
As a graduate student at UCF, Monique was active as a mentor in the Student Personnel Program, a mentoring program working towards transitioning undergraduate students into graduate studies.
Beyond school, Monique Brown is also currently an active member of the Central Brevard County Branch of NAACP and has participated with this organization over the past few years doing charitable works including community outreach programs such as "Read To Succeed," a book drive encompassing all Brevard County children in grades K-6. She also helped coordinate and facilitate last year's Christmas Toy Drive benefiting underprivileged children throughout the county who would have otherwise gone without during the holiday season.
Monique continues her good works and involvement in our community by donating her time to help women facing a crisis pregnancy at B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. where she has been volunteering since May of 2007.
On June 7, 2008, Monique will be the keynote speaker at the 13th annual "Girls Are Great!" Celebration to tell young girls, ages 9-12, about the importance of seeking a higher education, setting your goals, and how to go about reaching them.
We applaud Monique Brown for her services in her community and ours. We thank her for helping our organization to succeed and most importantly, for setting an example for young girls who will soon be facing difficult choices. We look forward to hearing her speak and hope you will join us at our 13th annual "Girls Are Great!"
13th Annual "Girls Are Great!"
A Day for You and a Special Girl You Know
By Jaci R. Patellis
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 parents and guardians of young girls ages 9- 12 can take ease and know that B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc., an organization committed to helping women facing a crisis pregnancy, is taking the burden of explaining the sometimes seemingly unexplainable mystery of puberty and answering all those awkward questions at their 13th annual "Girls Are Great!" event, which is a celebration of growing up and understanding a young girl's changing body.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 3450 Kilmarnoch Lane off State Road 405 in Titusville, young girls from all over Brevard County will have an opportunity to attend a fashion show, enjoy refreshments, win door prizes, get involved in sport and service oriented organizations, hear a role model speak on facing life's challenges and reaching goals, learn how to be money conscious, and most importantly, have their questions about their bodies and their lives answered in a truthful and joyful way amongst peer models, professionals, and each other.
With a line-up of guest speakers in attendance from nationally renowned craft educator Joan Pompa who will be conducting a workshop alongside attendees to make a memento for the day, to former Patricia Stevens Modeling and Talent Agency instructor Beth Rodamer, who will be teaching a new kind of dance called Zumba, which is sweeping the nation as a trendy and popular new form of exercise, there will certainly be a lot more than just "the talk" going on here. This year will also introduce Sylvia Skinner of Steps for Teens, Inc. who will briefly be speaking on abstinence programs.
Invite your daughter, (and her friends), to share this day and to learn about each other in a fun and relaxed environment where everyone's questions get answered, including yours! The event is by no means a private affair as it is truly a celebration of the transformation into womanhood and the responsibilities it entails.
"Girls Are Great!" is an annual event held by B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. with a grant from Jess Parrish Medical Foundation .
The cost to attend is $3 for ages 9-12 or $5 per family of two or more girls. Adults are free. Pre-registration suggested. Contact B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc. for more information and to pre-register at (321) 264.0446.
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