by Dolly Patterson, Mobilization Team Liaison
Greetings from Women’s Choice Network (WCM); on behalf of the women who work at the Center and continue to be a blessing to those in need with making pro life choices.
The mission of WCN is to empower those most vulnerable to abortion to choose life. We know that when clients choose life, that is not the end…it’s just the beginning. Empowerment includes ongoing provision of resources and experiences that support and enhance the life journey that begins at conception and follows through the first years after birth.
Below is some recent information and work that WCM has been doing during this pandemic. Their doors never closed, and they are always open to those in need.
The Nest to Open This Fall!
A Resale Shop will expand opportunities for our partners to volunteer and provide in-kind and financial donations to WCN. Partner churches who are seeking ways to serve and volunteer will now have more opportunities to make an impact in the North Side community. By giving their time and talents, groups and individuals can sort, tag, or staff the shop. WCN will be in a better position to accept donated clothes and make them available to those in need. We are confident that when more shoppers and volunteers learn about who we are and what we do, they will be inspired to support our mission
Miracle babies were born.
We switched from face-to-face Life Support to phone and virtual appointments to keep pregnant mom, MJ, on track with her pregnancy. Alex, our Men's Outreach Coordinator began reaching out to MJ and the father of the baby. Throughout the pregnancy, Alex led MJ through the Life Support devotionals and frequently prayed with her for the father of the baby.
"Sylvia" came to our Monroeville Center for a pregnancy test in November and was shocked to find she was pregnant since she had a tubal ligation years before. She was already a single mother to three boys, and the father of the baby wanted her to get an abortion. Sylvia determined that there must be a reason for this “miracle” child and decided to carry, even if she had to do it on her own. Our team assured her that she was never going to be alone. Then came the quarantine. Our virtual Life Support programs meant that our staff was always available to Sylvia. Staff members were able to visit her right after the delivery. That day, she emailed us, “Thank you all again, I really truly appreciate everything y’all have done for myself & my children. You guys are the greatest!! I will be there to see everyone soon.”
Your support means these women have a place to go for help. And don’t forget the dads, as WCM is opening up to them as well and including them in the choices.
