The
family of Margaret Freeman spared a baby girl found dead
in a trash bag a pauper’s burial in March of 1996.
Camille Peay, Margaret’s niece asked the rest of the
family’s help to give little Christina, a dignified
burial. Enough money was collected to give the baby the
beautiful burial.
The Hannah Angel
organization was founded in 2001 by Margaret Freeman, after
28 years as a corporate professional. She became involved
in the burial of an abandoned newborn child. The baby, only
hours old, was found dead and partially burned in a dumpster.
She adopted the child posthumously and named her Hannah
Angel. Again, with the help of God, Mrs. Freeman’s
family and community, little Hannah Angel was given a dignified
funeral service.
The death of baby Hannah forced her to acknowledge the lack
of resources and services available to pregnant teenagers
and young women in crisis. Hence, the establishment of Hannah
Angel Center, Inc. (HAC).
My
Story:
The challenges faced by today’s youth are enormous.
When difficult circumstances like poverty, lack of parental
guidance and/or lack of education are combined with an unplanned
or unwanted pregnancy, the outcome can be disastrous. As
a former unwed teenage mother, I can fully grasp the challenges
that these young women face. Many of these young girls have
little or no support and are often left to bear the burden
of pregnancy alone while the father walks away unscathed.
With love and assistance from my family and community, I
was able to overcome my circumstances. I would like to provide
that same support given to me by offering Christ centered
compassion in an environment of love and acceptance.
In September 2002, a child was released to me (HAC) by the
Medical examiner of Dekalb County, Georgia. A frightened
young mother abandoned her two newborn boys in the bathroom
of a hospital. One survived, the other died. I posthumously
adopted the child that did not survive, whom I named Jeremiah
Christian. The surviving twin is currently awaiting adoption.
Had Jeremiah’s birth mother known about Hannah
Angel Center, maybe Jeremiah would be with
his brother today? We need your help to spread the word
about Hannah’s life saving mission.
“A child is a precious gift and should never be discarded.”
With All My Love,
Margaret Freeman
