CARE & SUPPORT THAT CONTINUES to GROW

by MARTIE EMORY

SUPPORT FOR THEIR MISSION.

Co-founder, Jean Mims, has served in the ministry for nearly 38 years and shares what distinguishes the center from other resources a young woman may have.

“We exist only through support from local churches, businesses and individuals,” explains Jean. “We receive no funding from the government, but we are blessed that three fundraising events each year (including their banquet in May that exceeded their fundraising goals!) are successful enough to provide help, hope and resources to women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.”

The center’s relationship with a client typically begins with a pregnancy test and free ultrasound – the important tool that first introduces a mom to her baby, and may be the exact moment she chooses to parent. Clients always find team members to be friendly, educated and nonjudgmental.

Once a mother-to-be embraces her role, the pregnancy center also offers the HOPE Program – a year-long support initiative with monthly group meetings and ties to an incentive program where new mothers can obtain much-needed baby items.

“Our goal is to offer a hand up, not a hand-out,” says Jean. “Each HOPE Program meeting is hosted by a local church group that provides dinner and a time of devotion for our clients. We walk beside them every step of the way! Of course, the best thing about being involved is interacting with the precious babies!”

The center also offers adoption information for moms who may need to consider this as a parenting plan. They are not an adoption agency, nor do they coordinate adoptions, but information on this loving option allows a birth mother the opportunity to plan her baby’s family and future.