Becoming a grandmother for the first time is huge! As Anna Rolls awaits that major life event, she invests her time in mothers at the 22nd Street location of The Pregnancy and Parenting Center as a volunteer client advocate. Being thankful for how God helped her through difficult times, she wants to pass on hope … Continued
Stacie Thompson is a volunteer advocate at the Cleveland Avenue location of the Eva Women’s Clinic. For about two and a half years she has been walking with patients through their appointments. Her warm smile and kind heart calm our patients who often feel anxious upon their arrival. She has been … Continued
”Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) There are two definitions of the word lifeblood. … Continued
I grew up quite defiant, fiercely independent, and an Atheist by choice throughout my teenage years. I rejected the idea of God completely. Not out of anger, but out of naive and ignorant confidence. I believed in myself. I believed … Continued
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” ~ Galatians 6:9 Recently, a 78-year-old man, let’s call him Bill, and his daughter came to our door … Continued
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17 A patient came into Eva, and I recognized her right away. “Ashley” (no names please) was a former patient who had come to our clinic for two of her … Continued
Here at The Pregnancy & Parenting Center (TPPC) we are learning how to best love and encourage our “dads” in this beautiful, and sometimes daunting, journey of fatherhood. We have had the privilege of walking alongside dads, and dads-to-be, ranging in age … Continued
Much of our efforts at the Pregnancy Support Network centers on babies and mothers but as we aspire to “restore families,” as our mission statement says, the men must also be reached. Mike Nelson is a volunteer that has taken … Continued
Mother’s Day arrives each year wrapped in flowers, cards, and heartfelt words—but at The Pregnancy & Parenting Center (TPPC), it also arrives carrying hundreds of quiet, powerful stories. Stories of courage. Of hope. Of love chosen in difficult moments. For … Continued
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will hold you with my righteous right hand. Philippians 4:6-7 It’s not uncommon for former patients of … Continued
