Stay Informed

Carly* called Informed Choices asking for an appointment for an abortion. Her voice was young and shaky. Our receptionist gently told her that we do not perform or refer for abortion, but that we would love to offer her a pregnancy test to confirm her pregnancy and an ultrasound to verify viability and gestational age. She also told her all our services are free. Carly hesitated for a few seconds, then made an appointment for the following day. The next day happened to be a T

Lisa* came into our clinic requesting a pregnancy test. She sat alone in the waiting room. She looked so sad. I assumed her expression came from fear or disappointment about this pregnancy... my first unnoticed speck of “sawdust”…   During the consultation she shared with me that she was happy and excited to become a mother. Though unplanned, she already felt “such love in her heart “ for her baby. I spoke with her about her faith, as she had marked on her intake form that sh

In December, we hosted our third annual Holiday of Hope Christmas Tree Event for our clients and their families. In partnership with One Giving Tree, we were able to bless 25 families with a free Christmas tree and tree kit, complete with lights, ornaments, and tinsel, along with generous gift cards to our local Old City Hall restaurant. Our staff and faithful group of volunteers created a beautiful, welcoming celebration around these gifts. Families enjoyed a taco lunch prov