The Pregnancy Care Center of Rincon held its first fundraising banquet on April 22 at the Mill Creek Banquet Hall and Lodge.

The purpose of the banquet was to raise community awareness about the center and the needs in our local community, and to raise funds that enable the center to continue helping women and families in our community that may be facing unplanned pregnancies.

The banquet was a huge success with more than 150 people in attendance. In attendance were local businessmen and women, past supporters and many others who made up an audience of compassionate citizens who came together to support the work of the center.  Several individuals and businesses stepped up to support the center by financially hosting tables at the banquet.

Table hosts included:
Citizens Bank of Effingham (four tables hosted)
C-A-M Machine Shop and Fabrication
The Coastal Bank
Coldwell Banker
Joe Marchese Construction
Mayson Concrete
Dr. Angela Canfield
Eddie and Darnett Coleman
Tim Coleman
Butch Keiffer
Perry and Gina Mincey
Jeffrey and Julie Mitchell
Dr. Richard Taylor

The Pregnancy Care Center is a nonprofit organization that offers free and confidential services to women all of ages in Effingham and the surrounding counties who may be facing unplanned pregnancies.

Services include, free pregnancy tests, options counseling, maternity clothes, baby items and clothing, parenting classes, ongoing support and community referrals.

The center is located in Rincon, next to the Citizens Bank of Effingham in the same brick building as the Lord Eye Care Center.

For more information about the center, call 826-1133.