Our dedicated Staff
“…and you will be my witnesses…” —Jesus
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” —Paul
Marcy Amendt
options program DIRECTOR
Marcy, originally from British Columbia, felt called by God to serve young women in Quebec facing unexpected pregnancy with love and encouragement, and with much investment behind the scenes in building and refining Options programs and operations. Marcy's compassion to serve young women came from experiencing her own unplanned pregnancy while she was a teenager.
Marcy is a gifted visionary with a unique ability to draw out the strengths and talents of those she works alongside. As a mom of six, she inherently knows how to spin many hats at the same time!
Marcy is a part of the Montreal Youth Unlimited Leadership Team, and is also involved in helping with the start-up of Aide Grossesse, another pregnancy centre for all ages.
marcy.amendt@jslmontreal.org
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Gary Croft
MYU Director of Operations
Gary is the Director of Operations for Montreal Youth Unlimited and has been responsible for the Options ministry since 2017. He is part of the Montreal Youth Unlimited Leadership and management teams which shape the entirety of MYU. He sits on the BOD of Aide Grossesse Quebec, a startup pregnancy center that will open throughout Quebec.
Gary leads the Dad’s programming at Options; he is a mentor and confidante to young men stepping into and living out young parenthood. He champions fundraising initiatives, city coordination, encourages and facilitates Options staff, volunteers, and young dads to reach their full potential.
gary.croft@jslmontreal.org
Tabitha Wilson
CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Tabitha, being a young mom herself, has a passion to see young women her age thrive, even as they face adversity. She has a heart of service and a longing to see those struggling to find hope and peace through the care and community offered through Options. Actively involved in “giving back”, she works at a food bank and is always on the move.
Tabitha helps to connect Options’ clients to other services internally as well as within the community at large. She offers genuine care, compassion and resourcefulness to every relationship, and makes you feel at home. She is also a trained support worker, as her heart is to help women in crisis.
TABITHA.WILSON@JSLMONTREAL.ORG
Lianna Pierre-Charles
CLIENT CARE Facilitator
From a very young age, I was grateful for the education and guidance I received from my parents. I have always had a heart for helping young people discover and develop their identity. It was a few years after the birth of my child, however, that I realized the good values that had shaped me were rooted in my Christian faith.
I have had the opportunity to pursue this passion at different stages of my life. It was during a particularly challenging season of my life that I became convinced that I needed to fully commit myself to helping young mothers and their families thrive.
My experiences as a mother, a woman, and a child of God have helped me understand the deep need for support, restoration, and stable housing among people facing difficult circumstances, as well as the importance of being well equipped for their role as parents.
Deeply grateful for God’s work in my life, I have developed a strong desire to see mothers and their children grow and become established in their spiritual, relational, and social identities.
lianna.pierre-charles@JSLMONTREAL.ORG
Jessica Labonté
ARK BOUTIQUE MANAGER
Jessica has a special connection to Options and a heart for supporting young people and families. She first came to Options as a pregnant teenager, where she received care and support during an important time in her life. Over the years, she has had the joy of seeing Options grow and has experienced firsthand the difference its services can make.
Now married and a mother of four, Jessica is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that once supported her. After volunteering in several areas at Options, she is stepping into the role of ARK Boutique Manager, overseeing our free baby and maternity boutique and the dedicated volunteers who help make it possible.
Jessica is passionate about helping ensure that the ARK remains a welcoming and caring place where individuals and families can receive practical support with dignity.
jessica.labonte@JSLMONTREAL.ORG
Sarah Brooker Sorg
parenting program coordinator
Sarah has been working with Options since 2019 and has recently stepped into the role of parenting program coordinator as of 2023. Though she has been involved with many different programs at Options, Sarah has a keen desire to see young families thrive and feel equipped as they navigate their role as a parent.
Sarah’s unique creativity, desire to serve and her empathetic heart help her in the development and implementation of accessible parenting programs and curricula to meet the needs of Option’s clients and the community at large.
Be it through mentorship, events and workshops or through lending a listening ear, Sarah offers a non-judgemental source of support that is so crucial in these vulnerable years of early parenthood.
SARAH.BROOKER@JSLMONTREAL.ORG
Rosa Urquiaga
Parenting Program Facilitator
Rosa is a dedicated and passionate mother who feels blessed to be able to walk alongside other young moms on their journey. Having taught in the arts for more than ten years in Peru, she brings creativity and a deep understanding of the human heart to everything she does.
Upon arriving in Canada, Rosa pursued studies in early childhood education to deepen her knowledge and better support families in the beautiful adventure of motherhood. Guided by a vibrant faith and a continual desire to learn, she seeks to share God’s love through her gentle spirit, attentive heart, and genuine presence.
rosa.urquiaga@JSLMONTREAL.ORG
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