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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Official Newsletter of True Women’s Center
HEART OF A HEISMAN: WON THE HEARTS OF ALL
First and foremost, Merry Christmas to all! I pray your holiday season be prosperous and full of joyful family celebrations! I'm excited to present you this newly designed newsletter. Changing our name was a laborious task, but we welcome the exciting changes!
You will find enclosed lots of new information about our rebrand and all the changes coming this year.
The biggest change came at our benefit dinner in 2024 when we welcomed Tim Tebow, who did quite an amazing job speaking on behalf of the unborn to more than 500 in attendance. It was a packed house, and our donors were able to not only hear fantastic speakers, but also receive door prizes, hear our patients’ testimonies and enjoy live music provided by Dez Childs.
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During our ministry update, we revealed our new mission statement, logo, websites and new name for our thrift store. OUR NEW MISSION: We exist to uphold the sanctity of life by providing services that protect the unborn and empower individuals with the truth to make healthy life choices.
The evening was not only entertaining, enlightening and informative but also financially successful! We were completely underwritten before we started the evening and we were able to raise over $420,000 in pledges and one time giving for our 2025 budget. This is the highest amount of giving ever recorded in the history of our ministry!
We also have HUGE news about the speaker for our 2025 Benefit Dinner! We are incredibly excited to welcome the MVP of Super Bowl LII and legendary former Eagles quarterback, Nick Foles, as he shares a powerful message with us.
We look forward to sharing our 30th anniversary celebration with even more of you, so keep your eye out for additional information on how to get tickets. Don't let this special event pass without reserving your spot!
May the LORD bless you and keep you as you close out 2024 and usher in 2025!
We appreciate your donations to our thrift store and clothing bins. Please be advised we cannot accept donations after hours unless your bags can be placed inside the bins. No dumping or leaving items on our doorstep, as it presents a littering violation. Thank you!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER WANTED
We have an opening available for a community outreach manager! If you have experience in the field of digital marketing, graphic design, database management and event planning, or know somebody who does, please contact us at (856)-374-2445 or email officeadmin@truewomenscenter.com.
NEW DONOR WEBSITE!
We are proud to announce our brand new donor website, truefriendsnj.com! Here you can find lots of information, such as how to give and how to get involved. You will also find information on our upcoming fundraising events, information on our thrift boutique, as well as ways to get in touch with us!
How did we get here?
NJ TARGETS PREGNANCY CENTERS’
USE OF ULTRASOUND
In 2021 NJ made abortion legal up until birth.
In 2022 NJ issued a consumer alert warning residents that pregnancy centers are deceptive.
In 2023 NJ issued unlawful subpoenas against two pregnancy centers in New Jersey.
Now, in 2024 with bill A4332, they want to limit our ability to provide ultrasound services, one of the most effective tools in the fight for life.
Bill A4332 is a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Speight. The bill’s design is to ensure that pregnancy centers are not permitted to provide ultrasound unless they are performed by a licensed healthcare professional. On its face that sounds reasonable, but what most don’t know is that licensed health care professionals do NOT include ultrasound techs. Ultrasound techs or RDMS’s are not licensed by the state of NJ. Most pregnancy centers use ultrasound techs to perform their ultrasounds. The language is also unclear about the use of RN’s in performing the scans. This is an alternative way many centers use their Rn’s if they do not hire an ultrasound tech.
Where the bill’s language is very clear is in its application. This bill, if passed into law, would only apply to limited pregnancy centers. It does not apply to health care clinics, abortion facilities or imaging centers. Targeting only one type of organization is not constitutional.
Our CEO and the Co-Chair of the NJAPC (New Jersey Association of Pregnancy Centers), Rita Reyes, went to Trenton to testify at the Regulations committee hearing along with 2 attorneys. Eileen Den Blyker, Esq. for the NJAPC and Anne O’Connor, an attorney from NIFLA. Scan the QR code below to hear a portion of their testimony.
UPDATE: Thanks in part to the testimony given by Rita, Eileen, and Anne, we are incredibly excited to inform you that the State of NJ will not be moving forward with this bill. Praise God!
Scan here to listen to Rita, Eileen, and Anne’s testimony.
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CLIENT REVIEWS
Amber C.
"This is NOT an abortion center, and that shouldn’t earn them bad reviews. They helped me confirm my pregnancy when I didn’t have insurance and guided me in the right direction for care after obtaining insurance. They checked in regularly to see how I was doing and if I needed anything! After I had my son, they gifted me baby necessities including clothes, diapers, formula, and A BUNCH of other stuff. They have a great thrift shop across the street as well!! They are incredible, kind people!”
INSPIRED TO CHOOSE LIFE
"I got pregnant when I had a lapse in insurance, and was able to receive a free ultrasound from this place They called to check on me during and after my pregnancy They were very kind and compassionate."
Mariann E.
"This place is amazing. The staff goes above and beyond In moments of confusion they provided not just a helping hand but an ear and shoulder for my troubles I felt understood with their warmth and comprehension. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and very supportive. Glad that God put you guys on my path."
In July, we received an online request for an abortion appointment from D, a mother of two. Overwhelmed, she had researched her options and chose our center after finding our website. The receptionist explained that while we don't perform or refer abortions, we offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds both essential before considering an abortion. D agreed to make an appointment.
When D came in, her pregnancy test was positive. In counseling, she shared her fear of another pregnancy after a complicated, life-threatening birth four months prior. She had an appointment scheduled for a tubal ligation, but her fear of dying in another pregnancy left her conflicted. She tearfully said, “I know this baby didn’t ask to be here,” but was terrified of leaving her family behind. The patient advocate encouraged her to make a choice she felt confident in, and when the topic of spirituality came up, D expressed her Christian beliefs, struggling with what the Bible says about abortion. The patient advocate gently reminded her that if God gives life, He also provides for it, just as He had with her last pregnancy. During her ultrasound, D was surprised to find she was 10 weeks along. The image of her baby’s tiny arms, legs, and heartbeat left her smiling and teary-eyed. She decided then that she could not go through with the abortion and chose to keep the baby, saying, “We’ll figure it out.” She left with resources, ultrasound images, and a hand-crocheted baby blanket. Now, in her third trimester, D is thriving, participating in our EQUIP Program, taking parenting classes, and excelling. Her marriage and relationships have greatly improved, and she is growing deeper in her faith.
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH NICK FOLES
Get ready for our 30th anniversary celebration at our 2025 Annual Benefit Dinner! We are thrilled to be welcoming Super Bowl MVP and former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles as our keynote speaker.
Known for his leadership on and off the field, Nick will share his incredible journey of faith, resilience, and triumph.
In 2024, we were honored to host Tim Tebow, and this coming benefit dinner promises to be just as extraordinary. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from one of football’s greats, enjoy a delicious meal, and support a cause that makes a difference.
�� Reserve your tickets today—spaces are limited!
�� Date: 10/24/2025
�� Location: DoubleTree by Hilton (Cherry Hill)
Tickets to the benefit dinner make a great Christmas gift! If you want to make someone’s Christmas and make a difference in the fight for life, scan the QR code to be taken to the ticket purchase page.
We hope you’ll join us for a truly inspiring event. We can't wait to see you there!
