St. Julie Billiart
Catholic Church
5500 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Mailing Address & Offices:
5545 Opal Street, NR 44039
440‑327‑1978
stjbc@stjuliebilliart.org
Walking with Moms In Need - Volunteers
Why We're Here
Pregnant and parenting moms-in-need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “Islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.” Using these resources, everyone in our parish community can help a pregnant or parenting woman get the support she needs. We hope to move closer to the day when every mother in need knows where to turn for help.
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Who We Are
Walking with Moms in Need is a joint ministry of St Julie and St Peter parishes, located in North Ridgeville. Volunteers from these parishes have joined together to aid pregnant and parenting women, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, or religious affiliations. Keep up with us on our Facebook page: Walking with Moms in Need - North Ridgeville.
​​What We Do / Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers walk with moms throughout the motherhood journey offering them authentic Christian friendship and ongoing support. See our latest news update here.
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We start by sending two trained volunteers to meet with the mom, starting the journey of companionship. The goal is to assess needs and determine what resources can be used to help lighten the burden this woman is carrying. We hope to assist through pregnancy and beyond, depending on her wish. This component of the ministry may not be your calling, but Walking With Moms in Need still needs you!
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Help is needed in areas such as fund raising, marketing, advertising, and communication. Other areas include a necessities team, who will help secure items that community resources are unable to provide.
Most important, your prayers are needed for the men and women who are choosing Life!
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We as volunteers are discovering that the desire to serve those in need is making a positive impact on our own lives.
To Volunteer:
Please call Ann Marie Flanagan at 440-865-3506.
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Free Yard Signs and Bumper Magnets are available:
Can your business display a yard sign?
Please call Ann Marie Flanagan at 440-865-3506.​
Monetary Donations are Welcome
We accept donations through St. Julie Billiart Church.
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Mail a check payable to St. Julie Billiart Church at 5545 Opal Street, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. Add a note that the funds are for Walking with Moms in Need.
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Use a credit card or bank account at Faith Direct. Please write in the Note box that the donation is for Walking with Moms in Need. Click here to donate using Faith Direct.
Toss the Stigma
WWMIN volunteers attended “Toss The Stigma” corn hole tournament, benefiting Save our Children of Elyria. This event was held at Lorain County Community College, and was another opportunity to get the word out about our ministry.
We Care Fair September 2024
We Care Fair September 2024
We Care Fair September 2024
We Care Fair
Volunteers from Walking with Moms in Need attended the “We Care Fair” held at Lorain Community College in September. A multitude of social service resources participated, showing that organizations in Lorain County really do care!
Touring Birthright
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Erin, a volunteer at Birthright, gives a tour of their pregnancy center, located in Elyria. Walking With Moms in Need members were able to deliver 2 boxes of diapers provided by a parishioner. Some items that Birthright provides are diapers, gently used clothes for children and new layettes for newborns.
Birthright is staffed entirely by volunteers. They rely solely on donations to help the average of 7-8 women who come for help on the days they are open. Lisa states that size 5,6, and 7 diapers are their greatest need. Also needed are size 18 month to 4T clothes for boys, and winter P.J.’s. Donations are always appreciated. If you’d like help Birthright in any way, call them at 440-324-9566 or visit https://birthright.org/Elyria.
On January 26, 2024, a luncheon meeting was hosted at St. Julie Billiart for Lorain County organization members who share in similar missions. Over 50 individuals, representing 26 different agencies, attended the information session!
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These individuals are interested to learn about the mission of Walking With Moms In Need, and look forward to partnering in assistance as future needs arise.