Homelessness continues to be a difficult and complex issue for the Bay Area. The rise in the cost of living, the lack of affordable housing, and sudden layoffs are part of the picture. For pregnant women, homelessness can mean a frustrating search for services for themselves and their unborn children. They move from one shelter to the next.

Here at CityTeam's Heritage Home we have been providing a long-term compassionate ministry for years to homeless, poor and abused women who are pregnant and have no where else to turn but the streets. Often these pregnant women who are without food or shelter resort to their dark thoughts of abortion. In the United States 48% of pregnancies are unintended, and half of those are terminated by abortion*. We are trying to be a light of hope in these woman’s lives - looking at the whole situation - to meet their immediate needs and work out long-term solutions through our multiple programs.

Through your prayers and financial support - you can partner with us to assure that these pregnant women who are ready to experience "real change" in their lives will have the necessary help and counseling they need to find real hope.

For assistance with Crisis Pregnancy contact Honili Sema, Program Director at hsema@cityteam.org (408) 294-1238.

For information on How You Can Help contact Nellie Lee, Development & Community Outreach at nlee@cityteam.org (408) 316-3053.

* The data is from the research conducted by The Alan Guttmacher Institute and/or published in its peer-reviewed journal, Family Planning Perspectives.

Save the Date What: Heritage Home 22nd Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction When: September 25, 2009 Where: Hyatt Regency - Santa Clara, CA *Returning Guest Comedian - Robert G. Lee For more information please contact Nellie Lee at 408.316.3053 or nlee@cityteam.org   Come Join us for a Community Garden Party & Book Signing! June 27th • 1pm – 3pm CityTeam Heritage Home 435 N. Third Street • San Jose, CA Please RSVP to Nellie Lee at: nlee@cityteam.org • 408-232-5613 Ame Mahler Beanland & Emily Miles Terry are the authors of the New York Times Bestseller, Nesting: It's a Chick Thing and columnists for Disney's FamilyFun.com and Family.com. At this event Ame will be dedicating and signing their newest book : Postcards from the Bump! Proceeds to benefit CityTeam Heritage Home - A safe home for homeless pregnant women. Please bring a gift of diapers (size 1) or a baby item for the mothers-to-be.