Weekly Feature: Hidden Gems

Today's Hidden Gem: Womankind

I've written before on various charities and organizations, and honestly, there are so many in Northeast Ohio, it's hard to wrap your arms around & embrace every single one of them, though they all have their unique purpose of helping those who can not help themselves.

My church supports many causes, this group being one of them.

Each year, usually during the month of October, my Parish sponsors an event raising money for Womankind.

Baby bottles are handed out and at the end of the month, hopefully generous parishioners will have placed their loose change, dollar bills, or even a hefty check inside the bottle.

All the money raised during the month of October is sent to Womankind to assist in their mission.

In a nutshell, Womankind is a non-profit organization which has been in existence since 1975.

They provide numerous services to pregnant woman and their families who may not have the finances necessary.

But it is so much more and complex than that statement.

Pre-natal care is provided along with other services ranging from the medical treatments necessary to emotional guidance surrounding this life-changing event in a woman's life.

Not only are their medical professionals on hand such as physicians, nurses and midwives, but experts who can assist with adoptions, if that route is chosen, or even legal issues.

I must be honest, I don't have much contact with this group personally, except through my church, but again, there are so many organizations out there trying to help those in need.

If this one does not fit your lifestyle, search for a worthy group that you can assist to make Cleveland a better place and the world a bit nicer.

Log onto the womankind website, and you too, will see why it is this week's Hidden Gem.