The Christ Child Layette Program started by Mary Virginia Merrick in 1884 continues to grow in the same spirit of love and care for needy little ones. This program continues to provide layettes, without cost, to needy mothers and their babies. The layettes are distributed through the social services departments of area hospitals and public and private agencies. Gabriel Project A service initiative of The Pro-Life Maryland Education Foundation, Inc. The Gabriel Project is an ecumenical movement of Churches standing together in their commitment to offer assistance to women and families facing crisis pregnancies.
Help is advertised on signs in front of participating churches.
Volunteers, counselors and priests help participants to a reconciliation with God, child, family and themselves. Operated by the Missionaries of Charity. Home for unwed mothers and soup kitchen. St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home for information regarding their program for unwed mothers.