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Friends of COLFS

Defending the life & dignity of every human

Since 2000

Culture of Life Family Services is the only Catholic organization in Southern California that offers comprehensive medical care and pro-life pregnancy clinic services for women and children.

COLFS Medical Clinic services include client counseling, ultrasounds, medical care and follow-up support for women and families in need, including referrals for housing and adoption.

The program was presented to the board of the guild, and the new ministry was given the name: “Culture of Life Family Services.”

It was sponsored and developed by Deacon Ken and Marie Finn, who wanted to promote respect for human life and help families in crisis pregnancies. In 2001, COLFS was established as a separate non-profit.

Expanding into Culture of Life Family Services

COLFS eventually expanded from education and counseling into direct medical services. The organization positioned itself as a Catholic alternative to abortion providers, focusing on medical care and pregnancy support.

Serving Our Community Today

COLFS serves as San Diego’s only Catholic community medical clinic, offering Christ-centered comprehensive medical care and pro-life pregnancy clinic services for women and children, regardless of ability to pay.

Our Story

COLFS started as a faith-based outreach connected to the Catholic community in San Diego County.

 

Leaders of the St. Dismas Guild began developing a program focused on Natural Family Planning and pro-life education.

2000

Growth

TODAY

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What We Do:

OUR MISSION

“To ensure that Christ-centered medical care and pregnancy clinic services are available to all women—especially those facing unplanned pregnancies—regardless of their ability to pay”.

This includes access to Abortion Pill Reversal for women who have regret after starting a medication-induced abortion.

Our services provide women, babies, and families with pro-life medical care, pregnancy support, and education grounded in Catholic teaching.

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Impact

COLFS by the Numbers

September 2024 – August 2025

12,371

Total Patient Visits

103

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$153k+

Medical Fee Assistance

513

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Board of Directors

  • Bill Goyette: Chair / CEO

  • Rend Williams: Vice President

  • Debbie Bradel: Secretary

  • Anthony DeBellis: Treasurer / CFO

  • Fr. Scott Herrera: Spiritual Advisor

  • George Delgado, MD: Medical Director

  • Tom Dobrino: Member at Large

  • Leo O’Loughlin: Member at Large

  • Rend Williams: Vice President

  • Bushra Jonna: Member at Large

Advisory Board

  • The Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone

  • Fr. Claude Lombardo, MC

  • Marie Finn

  • Deacon Keith Esshaki

  • Charles S. LiMandri, Esq.

  • Philip Rivers

  • Roger Lopez

  • Deacon Frank Mercardante

  • Colleen Maalouf

  • Mark Ginella

  • Joan Katherine Martin

  • Greg Anthony, Esq

Our Team

The staff at COLFS are a passionate and dedicated group committed to supporting education, community engagement, and student success. Through collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose, they work behind the scenes to organize programs, build partnerships, and provide resources that enrich the learning environment. Their efforts help create meaningful opportunities for students, families, and educators alike, making a lasting impact on the community they serve.

Medical Providers

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George Delgado, MD

Medical Director

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Karen Saroki, MD

Associate Medical Director

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Georgine De Roth, MD

Physician

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Atefeh Eslami, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Katie Grauerholz

Adult Nurse Practitioner

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Dana Rodriguez, PhD, PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Kara Andomalos

Registered Nurse

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Kathryn Angelucci

Registered Nurse

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Maricar Gagucas, MBA

Director of Operations

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Priscilla Garcia, CMA

Back Office Manager

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Mayra Martinez, CMA

Front Office Manager

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Kateri Rausch

Patient and Client Services Manager

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Jennifer Zanardi

Patient & Client Marketing

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Melissa Sanchez

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Cindy Graf

Communications Coordinator

Operations Team

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Get Involved

Donate to COLFS Today

Your donation helps us to provide families with medical care and support services, and brings the pro-life ministry to those that need it most.

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