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Prez elect Rena Hawkins introduced TK Pritchard who is the executive director for SHORE. This organization used to be known as Planned Parenthood. Shore stands for Sexual Health Options Reproductive Rights and Education. I think we all learned a lot today. They do a lot of counselling during pregnancy and after for those that suffer from deprssion. There is also a counselling service for those that have a miscarriage. SHORE will support clients weather they choose to keep their baby, adopt or abort. They help clients with appointments and navigating the health care system.; They have volunteer drivers that will drive clients to their appointments.. SHORE does a lot of education to groups both youth and adults as they are trained to talk comfortably about SEX. Consent is also part of those talks. SHORE can help with Birth Control where clients are reluctant to talk to family doctor. Help with costs of birth control is also provided. If you don't have a drug plan birth control costs 20 to 30 a month. An IUD costs $ 500 SHORE is partially funded by United way and the rest is fund raised . They are a non profit with a charitable number. Also a work Cambridge Bingo. I believe they have 14 employees. There were many questions from audience on the US Supreme court decision on abortion and possible effects here in Canada. Sadly no one asked what PK stands for. Prez Todd did the standard thank you with our donation to the polio vaccination program. Another lame joke pancakes and baseball. |
