Delmont Presbyterian

Delmont Presbyterian helps Newborns In Need

The Deacons and the Presbyterian Women’s Association of the Delmont Presbyterian Church are supporting the charity, “Newborns in Need”. This charity is the current mission of the Deacons for the months of February and March. The Presbyterian Women have decided to keep this as an on going long year mission of the church.

Newborns in Need is a fourteen-year-old charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crisis. Many businesses and individuals have responded to the need to raise the quality of life for these needy babies and their families. All essential items are provided free of charge to those in need.




		Kneeling: Adda Joy Beehner, Grace McAteer Standing: Karen Wolfe, Esther Perkins, Mary Howard, President Cindy Anderson, Kay Sydavar and Jill Ledger

The Delmont Presbyterian efforts are serving the local Southwestern
Pennsylvania Chapter in East McKeesport. This chapter serves hospitals and shelters in our area, including Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital.

Many of the needy babies come from below the poverty line and do not have adequate clothing or blankets. Many babies are born too soon and clothing small enough cannot be purchased. Volunteers sew what is needed. Patterns are available specifically for babies from 8 ounces in weight to newborn.

At the January Delmont Area Seniors Inc. luncheon held at the church, deacon Jill Ledger spoke to the participating seniors about this mission. As a result, the seniors knitted, crocheted and donated 15 blankets and 50 hats for the babies as of the February meeting. They are still at work and making more.

Church volunteers sponsor monthly group sewing workshops. They are currently making sock dolls, blankets and gowns. Many individuals also do the sewing projects at home.

Especially needed are baby gowns and sleepers (sizes preemie and newborn) and blankets. Both new and gently used clothing and blankets in good condition are welcomed. Other baby essentials; toys and comfort items; baby fabric and yarns are also appreciated. Several patterns are available for hats, booties and blankets. Cash donations are also accepted and are tax deductible.

For more information and how to help, call the church office at 724-468-5804 or log onto the church website at www.delmontpresbyterian.org. For more information about the charity, log onto www.newbornsinneed.org/swpa.