about us
who we are
An unplanned pregnancy can be a fearful and lonely thing. Some difficult choices become serious considerations. We believe women have a right to know the truth regarding their options.
We provide a caring and confidential atmosphere. Clients meet with well-trained, dedicated, and understanding client advocates, equipped to help meet various needs.
We are also committed to creating awareness within the community of the pressures facing teens, women, and families with unplanned pregnancies. We develop co-laboring relationships with churches and emphasize reconciliation within the family and the church.
CARING, COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENTIAL
Bonnie Martinelli
Bonnie began volunteering for Care Net initially as a board member in 2001-2003. During that time, she also became a Client Advocate so she could understand the ministry better. Throughout the years she volunteered on the banquet committees. In 2017 she returned as a board member and in January of 2019 she also was volunteering as the interim Executive Director until one was hired. Little did she know that God was calling her to this position and she officially started April 1, 2019.
Bonnie has been married to Bil for 33 years and has 3 terrific grown children and one wonderful son-in-law. Bonnie has lived in Vero Beach over 30 years.
“I am extremely grateful to God for giving me this amazing opportunity to be a part of Care Net in this capacity. I love meeting and working with the many people that are the hands and feet of Christ who help save babies, serve families and share Him.”
Vicki Fannin
Vicki Fannin is the Office Manager at Care Net Pregnancy Center. She performs administrative duties directly related to the operations of the center. This includes reports, accounts receivable and payable, maintaining the database and correspondence with our donors. She also takes pleasure in assisting with the annual fundraising events and occasionally gets to use her creative skills. She first volunteered with Care Net and then joined the staff in January 2000. She has a strong commitment to the pro-life position and finds it an honor to serve as an ambassador of Jesus Christ along with the other staff, volunteers and Champions of the Care Net ministry.
Vicki has three children, six grandchildren and has lived in Vero Beach for 30 years. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio and graduated from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
“It is a joy to see how God works through our lives and the clients, making each day different and interesting!”
Kendi Lambert
Kendi Lambert is the Director of Client Services at Care Net of IRC. Kendi has a background in psychology, counseling, and social work. From 2016-2017, Kendi interned at a pregnancy center in Chattanooga, Tennessee as a client advocate and felt God place women’s ministry on her heart. Kendi moved to Vero Beach the summer of 2017 and joined the staff at Care Net full-time as the Director of Client Services in January of 2019. Kendi has a passion for educating, empowering, and supporting men and women facing unplanned pregnancies to equip them to live abundant lives. Kendi works directly with clients, oversees and trains volunteers, documents client statistics, and develops the programs used with clients at Care Net of IRC.
Kendi has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 3 years. She loves spending her spare time with him and the rest of her family. Kendi also owns a wedding design business and loves decorating homes as a hobby.
Angela Simmers
