PRC 2024 Annual Praise Report

OUR IMPACT: 1985–PRESENT

5,261 life decisions

4,089 decisions made for Christ

216,907 client contacts

125,620 students instructed in our W2W Healthy You™ program (since 1995)

We live the truth that people matter to God through: OUR MISSION

ROACTIVE EDUCATION

ESPONSIVE MEDICAL CARE

OMPASSIONATE SUPPORT

OUR VISION

We affirm God’s gift of human life by being the most trusted and respected source for information, education, and services that encourage, empower, restore, and redeem through the Lord Jesus Christ.

OFFICERS

Jim Sprague, CEO

Becky Buick, COO

Laura Kaleefey, CFO

Stephanie Stotts, CDO

Jill Plasman, HRO

2024 BOARD MEMBERS

Adam Barr (Chairman), Freelance Consultant & Author

Josh Liggins (Vice Chairman), Inspire Brands

Jason Granger (Immediate Past Chairman), Granger Group

Rick Rusthoven (Treasurer), Sylvan Learning Centers

Hannah VanderWilp (Secretary), Corewell Health

Laura Champion, MD, Calvin University Health Services

Molly Klimas, IntentPR

Joel Studebaker, Value Ad Media

A reflection on what God has done this past year

Jim Sprague, CEO

Video update from

CEO

Our hope is in the Lord.

God is sovereign. He’s in charge. He’s our provider and caregiver. He is our Lord.

Just about every day that we are open, PRC sees a decision to choose life.

Romans 12:12 NIV

P ROACTIVE

Provides intervention BEFORE a pregnancy or an STD occurs.

> W2W Healthy You™ sexual risk avoidance program

• Healthy Me, Healthy Relationships curriculum for elementary schools

• Willing to Wait® curriculum for middle and high schools

• The Whole Sex Talk™ Biblically-based resource for parents and youth leaders

2023 Results

62% Students surveyed are willing to wait

766 Times the gospel was shared

78 Local schools and organizations received our W2W Healthy You program

7,774 Students received our W2W Healthy You program +

7,812 Students were taught the curriculum by our colleagues

15,586 Total students heard they are Valued Always and healthy relationships matter

“Because of Willing to Wait, I’m willing to wait. I also learned how to speak strongly about what I believe is right.”

- Mason, 16

Received our elementary and middle school programs at Cedar Springs Public School and also our high school program at Algoma Christian High School.

Colleague Spotlight:

W2W ® in Malawi

It wasn’t easy to do such a training session but we thank God because of your prayers. There’s a great need but limited by other resources. I expected 30 participants* but we have finished with 52 participants. Participants were from pregnancy centers and many were church leaders.

Despite the challenges, it was a successful training. Surely young people need Willing to Wait. Why? From this training experience, we have found most believe in myths rather than facts that are proven with research.

We thank God for all His faithfulness and grace given to us.

- Pastor Max, Malawi

*Participants received Willing to Wait training and will be teaching youth throughout Malawi.

R ESPONSIVE

Empowers women and men with information they need to make a life decision.

> Free Pregnancy Testing > Free Ultrasound

> Advocate Appointments > Prayer

7:30 am appointments are in demand. Increasing our hours has led to saved lives.

We now have 46 hours of ultrasound availability each week which means we can see women every day of the business week, starting at 7:30 am, allowing women to be seen before school or work. We are intentionally open more hours than our neighbor next door, Planned Parenthood. In a world where everyone wants immediate answers, we can offer immediate appointments along with photos of their baby and, most importantly, the gift of immediate prayer.

From the Abortion Clinic to

Destinee* called our Scheduling Line shortly after we expanded our medical hours to 46 hours of ultrasound each week, including five 7:30 am appointments. She requested an early morning appointment to accommodate her school schedule. Thankfully, we were able to see her the next day.

When Destinee arrived on time for her early morning appointment, she revealed she called the abortion clinic** first.

C OMPASSIONATE

Provides opportunities for transformation through Christ.

> First Steps Program > Advocate Appointments

> Essential Mom and Baby Supplies > Cradles of Grace > Parenting Workshops > Prayer 2023 Results

3,685 Client Contacts

120,633 Items Distributed

582 Spiritual Conversations

1,551 Clients Received Prayer

100 Cradles of Grace Moms

208 Cradles of Grace Children

First Steps is growing!

When a woman chooses life after receiving our medical services, we walk with her through all stages of her pregnancy. First Steps provides mentoring, parenting classes, maternity clothing, essential baby and mom items, a car seat, and Christ’s love.

Pictured: daughter of a PRC Cradles of Grace Mom

First Steps Spotlight: Veronica An

Interview by Becky Buick, COO

“When I walk into PRC, I feel safe, and I can be myself.”

Survivor, overcomer, seeker. These three words come to mind when I reflect on my conversation with Veronica, one of our First Steps moms whose baby is due in less than three months.

Veronica faces the challenges of transportation and stable housing head-on. She doesn’t complain and she doesn’t see herself as a victim. Instead, she makes proactive plans and maintains her attitude of thanksgiving and praise for her current blessings. Veronica fights for her child daily, working toward stability and health.

Pictured: Becky Buick, COO, and Veronica

ACTUAL TEXT FROM THIS PAST YEAR: (Pray for PRC)

Please pray for a woman who is in dire need of God’s intervention. She came to PRC already very abortionminded and disclosed that she has an abortion scheduled for next week. She has several social and economic factors that are contributing toward this decision, and does not feel that she has the support needed to care for another child. Pray that God would open doors of opportunity for her and provide tangible resources that will ease her burdens. Please pray for His peace to sustain her as she walks through a very difficult season in her life, and for moments of joy that bring refreshment to her soul and spirit.

We have a wide variety of volunteer needs. Whatever your area of giftedness, we have a place for YOU. If you have a heart to serve the LORD and are interested in being part of a ministry where Christ is center, please connect with us. For information about volunteer opportunities: volunteer@prcgr.org

Generosity made this covered bus stop shelter possible! Many moms and their children take the bus to our Wyoming location where they are blessed to leave with arms full of resources: diapers, formula, maternity clothes, baby clothes and more. Thanks to Our Savior Lutheran Church, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Nagel Construction Inc., and The Rapid, this bus stop shelter was completed in the spring of 2023. Our moms and their children now have a dry and warm place to wait for their bus and we could not be more thrilled about it! We want them loved and taken care of in every possible way!

Generosity to PRC allows us to live the truth that people matter to God!

From an Ultrasound to a Mini-Van

2 3 4

Pushing her toddler in a stroller, Kierra* walked into our medical office asking if we provided abortions. “I know this sounds bad, but I think I’m pregnant and I can’t have a baby,” she said. With other mouths to feed, she couldn’t consider having this baby.

During her ultrasound, Kierra told her advocate several times, “I can’t do this again!” Although she didn’t want an abortion, it seemed like the logical thing to do. We offered her a follow-up appointment so she could take her time to contemplate her decision and verify that her pregnancy was viable.

We prayed and sent a prayer text asking for urgent prayer.

5

Kierra said “yes” to life. Praise God!

Kierra joined our First Steps program.

Kierra began to open her heart to prayer and shared her requests.

Her car broke down. PRC faithful supporter, Spaanstra Brothers Automotive, gave her a free inspection and found that the car was beyond repair.

PRC put the word out! Together, Ada Bible Church and Oakhill Church provided funds for Kierra to purchase a reliable minivan.

Her beautiful twins were born!

PRC continues to journey with Kierra.

Event Sponsors

PLATINUM & GOLD SPONSORS

Alliance Investment Management, LLC

AMDG Architects, Inc

Close Air Support, Ltd

Damar Machinery

Design 1 Salon & Day Spa, Inc

Harvest Health Foods

INONTIME, Inc

Integrity Business Solutions

M&S Siding

North Light Advisors

Olivier-VanDyk Insurance Agency, Inc

Parkway Electric & Communications, LLC

Pioneer Construction

Protect Young Eyes

Rick & Cheri Senica

Trademark Electric

Verhey Carpet

West Michigan Brick & Stone

SILVER & BRONZE SPONSORS

Alta Equipment Co

Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille

Express Employment Professionals

Filla Life Media LLC

Integrated Exteriors

IntentPR

Jay & Helen Smith

Kent Companies, Inc

Rockford Self Storage

Ron Foster, Attorney at Law

Sam & Barb Kovalak

OTHER

Clique Expresso Catering, LLC

Grand Rapids First

The Snack Shack

2023 FINANCIALS

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,560,601

$3,383,201

ADMIN

DEVELOPMENT $2.30M PROGRAM

Audited financials are available by request.

APRIL 2022MARCH 2023

72% Individuals

10% Foundations

10% Businesses

8% Churches