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View the Winter/Spring 2025 Newsletter Below

In This Issue

  • From the Executive Director: Executive Director Jill Hartman reflects on a powerful year where love brought life to hundreds of families. We expanded maternal health efforts, launched nurse-led classes, and served a record-breaking 827 unique clients—each one representing a story of courage and hope.
  • Ava’s Story: Ava returned to us for help during her second breastfeeding journey, and through our new health classes and compassionate support, she found healing and success. Her story is a moving testament to resilience and the deep bond between a mother and her child.
  • 2024 Annual Report

    • Lives Touched, Lives Changed: In 2024, 69% of abortion-minded clients chose life—and that number rose to 92% when fathers joined appointments. We brewed over 1,000 cups of coffee and shared countless moments of love inside our purple doors.
    • Multicultural Outreach: We joyfully served women from around the world—Nepal, Pakistan, Egypt, Haiti, Afghanistan, and more—while expanding multilingual services and celebrating cultural heritage with our clients.
    • Medical Services Excellence: We performed over 348 ultrasounds, increased pregnancy testing by 30%, provided 195 bottles of prenatal vitamins, and maintained a 98% client satisfaction rate across our medical services.
    • Strong Families Initiative & Youth Education: Our youth education program grew to nine schools and reached 1,128 students! We handed out over 12,000 diapers and wipes, 56 car seats, and sweetened connections with 2,200 pieces of candy.
    • Digital & Marketing Achievements: We modernized our website and social media to better reach younger audiences, gaining over 51,000 impressions and boosting accessibility and engagement.
    • Community Engagement & Support: We’re so grateful for our 1,322 donors, 40+ volunteers, and 21 dedicated team members who make our mission possible. Special thanks to our board and faithful partners who continue to walk alongside us.
    • Legacy of Life Gala & Funding: We raised vital funds through general contributions, partner events, and beloved programs like Baby Bottle Blessings, ensuring our services stay strong and expanding.
  • Client Update – Kado’s Story: Remember Kado? Now seven months old, he’s thriving despite living with SMA type 1! He and his mom, Alyssa, still come to classes and continue to inspire us with their joy and strength.
  • CommunityAid Partnership Reminder: Got donations? Drop them off at CommunityAid and mention us! Your gifts translate directly into support for our families through rebates, gift cards, and even grants.
  • Heartfelt Thanks to Donors & Sponsors: From peanut butter cups to $5,000+ gifts, our incredible community of donors, businesses, churches, and organizations poured generosity into our mission—we simply couldn’t do it without you.

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