Introducing New Executive Director of the Gabriel Project
WELCOME LINDA ELLINGTON-PALMER
We would like to proudly announce Linda Ellington-Palmer who joined our team in December as the Executive Director of the Gabriel Project of the Crossroads.
Before becoming our Executive Director, Linda served as our Volunteer Coordinator. When the new position became available, Linda answered the call put upon her servant’s heart.
During Linda’s first six months, she has also been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bethlehem Maternity Home, oversees the Mother/Baby Program, and serves as an Angel for three moms.
We appreciate Linda’s enthusiasm, motivation, dedication, and vision to ensure a high quality of service provision to the mothers served by our programs. Some of Linda’s goals include implementing a more trauma-informed care approach for the residents at the Bethlehem Maternity Home by establishing an environment that supports individual needs in areas of spiritual growth, education, and transition to independent living. Linda actively recruits more Angel Volunteers to meet increased needs in our 10 County service area, while expanding partnerships and outreach to community leaders and stakeholders. In addition, Linda is continuously networking in efforts to secure program funding. Congratulations, Linda - We are blessed and honored to have you as our Faithful Leader!
How we got here...
The Gabriel Project of the Crossroads is a Ministry based organization, founded in 2002.
While serving the crossroads area for over 20 years, founders of Bethlehem Maternity Home Fred Williams and Barbra McCain Williams encountered an expanded need for resources for mothers who choose life for their unborn children. Hardships on pregnant women required more support and guidance during pregnancy, birthing and transition into independent living. This crucial work could not have been accomplished without the passion, diligence and commitment Lisa Howard, our former Director, contributed to insure the success of the Bethlehem Maternity Home. Lisa brought awareness to the community, helped build donor support and networked with similar programs throughout Texas. We appreciate all she accomplished to help the Williams' dream become a reality.
In April 2021, Rising Up to meet the needs of expectant mothers, Fred and Barbra Williams established the Bethlehem Maternity Home, located in beautiful Victoria, Texas.
The Bethlehem Maternity Home offers Hope, Help and Healing to women experiencing a Crisis Pregnancy. Our home provides a safe, healthy, Christian living environment to women 18-30 years of age, at no cost to them. The Bethlehem Maternity Home operates with the grace and understanding that many of our residents are trauma survivors and require extra care and resources. We are Extremely Proud of the Bethlehem Maternity Home and the Team of caring Resident Advocates and our Director who meet the daily needs of our moms and their babies.
Thank You for Your Service
Founders of Bethlehem Maternity Home Fred Williams and Barbra McCain Williams
Let's Taco 'Bout Babies Photo Gallery. GABRIEL pROJECT 2nd Annual Bingo NighT
Gabriel Project 2nd Annual Bingo Night
We were blessed to have sold out & exceeded last year’s profit due to the overwhelming support from the community. The event was held Feb 23rd at the Club Westerner. Eline Moya was the emcee. It was a full house! Sam Navarro was the DJ. Ventura’s catered the taco bar. We played 7 games of bingo with name brand prizes modeled by local gents. Pet Resort won the table decorating contest.
We unveiled our new testimonial video created by Ave Advertising Agency, announced our new Exec Director (Linda Palmer,) remembered past President Russell Janecka (may he rest in peace,) honored the co-founders (Barbara & Fred Williams & Emily Yeary) & recognized the Circle of Life monthly donors. It was a fun night of raising awareness & funds for the Gabriel Project’s mission to serve mothers in crisis pregnancy & their babies.
Bingo Fundraiser Committee:
Michele Rohde, Toni Schaar, Robbie Lauger, Diana Galvan, Geri Schroeder, Vanessa DeDear, Jamie Flores and Countless other Volunteers & Supporters! Thank you!!
Changing of the Guard for Our Board of Directors
Thank You for Your Service
We extend our deepest and profound gratitude to the following Board Members who retired at the end of 2022:
Barbara McCain Williams
Fred Williams
Cheryl Thompson-Draper
Robbie Lauger
Pastor Caleb Rivera - Ex Officio
It is with great appreciation and anticipation that we welcome the following Board members at the beginning of 2023.
Jane Cook
Jamie Flores
Vanessa DeDear
Shalee John
Kolton Kilgore
Kim Weitz
Haley Daniel
Magali Silva
Gabriel Project of the Crossroads
Volunteer Recruitment Events:
On the hunt for eye-catching prizes!
Get Raffle Ready!
This summer when you’re out and about, please keep the Fall Raffle in mind. It’s our 2nd largest fundraiser & always guarantees a great lineup from local businesses & individuals donors.
Thank you,
Vanessa
How To Help Us with our mission of saving babies!
Ways to Give Time, Talent, Treasures
If you or your Organization would like to help us with our mission there are several ways to provide support. Monetary gifts help replenish our mother baby storeroom and The Russell Janecka L&E Program for families in need. Volunteer Time helps us with daily needs of operation. From Babysitting while moms cook dinner or attend classes from becoming an Angel Volunteer delivering baby items to moms across our service area of 10 counties: Calhoun, Victoria, Goliad, Dewitt, Lavaca, Jackson, Matagorda, Wharton, Colorado and Fayette Counties. Experiencing a moms eyes explode with tears of joy and gratitude shines and warms the hearts of our volunteers.