Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The MaRiH Center An alternative to abortion ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://marih.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://marih.org/news/) ## Pages - [The MaRiH Center is Here to Help](https://marih.org/) - Are you scared? Are you alone? Are you being pressured? Are you not ready? Are you confused? Are you overwhelmed? Are you just not sure what to do? You are not alone. Your journey is important. You are important. Your thoughts and feelings matter. The MaRiH Center (pronounced “Ma-rye-ah”) is a confidential, judgment-free, no pressure, - [Services We Provide](https://marih.org/services/) - We can offer: Baby clothes up to size 2T Baby equipment Maternity and nursing clothes Formula, baby food and diapers on an emergency basis Other items, such as shoes, bottles, diaper bags, wipes, toys, books, stuffed animals, and bedding We can help you coordinate with: Public health nurses Healthy Families Local hospitals Social services Coordinated - [Donate](https://marih.org/donate/) - We use CDM+ as our donor platform, which gives great functionality and helps serve you, our donors, with additional options for payment and flexibility. (Already have a donor account and need to update your information? Sign in here.) You can make a contribution in several ways: Make a financial contribution on our donation site - [How to help](https://marih.org/how-to-help/) - Growing need due to health and economic crisis We are working diligently to ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of those we serve. We welcome and take donations always (and appreciatively) for food gift cards (specifically Aldi, Giant, Safeway and Walmart). You can check what the status of our donation needs, including - [Español](https://marih.org/espanol/) - EMBARAZADA? QUIEN SOMOSMaRiH se compromete en ayudarte durante y después de tu embarazo ya que reconocemos que ambos tú y tu bebe son importantes. Te sientes sola? Estamos aquí para ayudarte. Confundida? Te ayudamos a encontrar las respuestas. Asustada? Te acompañamos paso por paso. Hay personas en tu vida que quieren tomar decisiones por ti? - [Make a donation to The MaRiH Center!](https://marih.org/donate/make-a-donation-to-the-marih-center/) - To learn more about The NAN Fund, click here. Need to update your donor account information? Sign in here. Having trouble? Feel free to email us at info@marih.org and we are happy to assist. All donations to The MaRiH Center are considered anonymous. We do not publish a donor list or share, give, - [A Rose in Bloom, September 2022](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/a-rose-in-bloom-september-2022/) - View this email in your browser New Life! The MaRiH Center: Post Roe Dear friends and supporters of The MaRiH Center, As you know, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision recently overturned the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973, and this has prompted hope, anxiety, and many other feelings. For many, the decision has - [A Rose in Bloom, September 2021](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/a-rose-in-bloom-september-2021/) - Two or three times a year, we are in urgent need of key items like diapers, wipes and formula. We have started an email list of our most loyal followers who may be able to respond at these critical times of need. Are you one of them? Please email us at info@marih.org and we would be pleased - [A Rose in Bloom, May 2022](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/a-rose-in-bloom-may-2022/) - A Spring Awakening! “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing." Isaiah 35:1 Dearest friends, Spring has sprung and there are blooms and blossoms, new hope in a COVID-free time, and joy in the gift of life, especially - [A Rose in Bloom, March 2021](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/a-rose-in-bloom-march-2021/) - Two or three times a year, we are in urgent need of key items like diapers, wipes and formula. We have started an email list of our most loyal followers who may be able to respond at these critical times of need. Are you one of them? Please email us and we would be pleased to add you - [COVID-19 and The MaRiH Center](https://marih.org/covid-19-and-the-marih-center/) - En Español Dearest MaRiH family, During these uncertain times we are taking your health and our health very seriously. Here are some updates to operating hours and processes: We are open during regular hours! Our phone lines remain open as well. We have installed a plexiglass door at the bottom of the stairs to allow - [The NAN Fund](https://marih.org/donate/the-nan-fund/) - Our founder, Joan Coleman, used to share, "When we (MaRiH) were very young and starry-eyed, we discovered love (which we had lots of) doesn’t pay a doctor’s bill or the rent. We came up against a situation when the woman’s only alternatives seemed, to her, “come up with the money or choose the ‘regrettable, - [VIRUS CORONA (COVID-19) y El Centro MaRiH](https://marih.org/covid-19-and-the-marih-center/virus-corona-covid-19-y-el-centro-marih/) - Estimados miembros de la familia MaRiH, Durante estos tiempos de incertidumbre, nosotros tenemos que mantener en cuenta la salud de nosotros y la de nuestros clientes. Poe eso estamos actualizando nuestras horas de apertura y el proceso para recoger las cosas: ¡Estamos abiertos en horario regular! Nuestras líneas telefónicas también permanecen abiertas. Hemos instalado una - [A Rose in Bloom, September 2020](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/348-2/) - Dear Friends and Volunteers, Fourteen years ago, I went back home to Eugene, Oregon to say goodbye to my Daddy. He was in the process of his “home going” and I wanted time with him. Time to reminisce, sing to him, laugh and pray with him, love him and bring the love of my four young - [Make Your Own Baby Wipes](https://marih.org/make-your-own-baby-wipes/) - Use these instructions to make your own baby wipes: Layer 1/2 a roll of paper towels in a container with a lid. Mix together: 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo or wash 1 tablespoon of baby (or coconut) oil Mix and pour into the container with the paper towels. Seal with the - [A Rose in Bloom, March 2020](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/a-rose-in-bloom-march-2020/) - Dear Friends and Volunteers, We are committed to giving you a more regular update on the happenings at The MaRiH Center. Therefore, we are sending this - the very first - online newsletter, A Rose in Bloom. Our goal is to provide a quick, but short, update twice a year. This, along with the print mailings we send in June and - [A Rose in Bloom Archive](https://marih.org/a-rose-in-bloom-archive/) - Visit our updates from the Director: A Rose in Bloom, March 2020 - [About](https://marih.org/about/) - In 1974 we opened our doors to serve pregnant women and their children, to give options especially for women in crisis. We are still in operation because we want to serve and give you what is best for you and your family. We're MaRiH, a confidential emergency pregnancy service. If you're pregnant or think you - [Pregnant or think you are?](https://marih.org/pregnent2/) - Call or come by for: Free medical grade pregnancy tests Facts about pregnancy and abortion Prenatal medical care options Sonogram access Transportation options Navigating financial and housing issues Maternity clothes Understand and supporting your relationship concerns All services are free and confidential. - [Sample Page](https://marih.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Contact](https://marih.org/contact/) - This is a contact page with some basic contact information and a contact form. 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