Brittany, our Director of Education, recently taught at the National CareNet Conference in Charlotte, NC. This was a great opportunity to come alongside pregnancy care centers from across the country to help them develop some new ways to reach young people with the Sexual Risk Avoidance message inside the care center. Sexual Risk Avoidance is an abstinence message that is shared through our education in schools, community youth organizations, etc. Through our SRA education, we are proactively reaching young people before they find themselves needing our responsive care services like STI and pregnancy testing. 

Our annual Autumn Gala is just around the corner—and Tuesday evening is almost full.  We don’t want you to miss the opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness and learn about the new initiatives and partnerships expanding our missional reach in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties.   If you haven’t registered yet, please do so soon. You may also consider joining us on Wednesday evening for the same inspiring evening of encouragement.

"What I appreciated about last year’s Gala was that the entire program highlighted the staff and the many volunteers who step onto the frontlines each day to minister, care for, and display the love of Christ. Through the work of this team, God’s redemptive grace is both given and received, and the Good News of the gospel becomes tangible in our community and culture. I love praying for and supporting the work of Alternatives, and I see the compassion, calling, and evidence of their efforts making a real difference around us. Thank You, Lord!" - Mike Kemple, Executive Director, Missional Chaplains

• We have seen an increase in the number of women seeking pregnancy tests and assistance. Providing an ultrasound is a powerful tool to educate women about their pregnancies. Our goal is to hire a sonographer to expand the number of ultrasound appointments offered, ensuring our clients are informed and supported in a potentially difficult time. 

• Often, we have the privilege and opportunity to share the Gospel with many of the clients we serve; we are celebrating that recently, 4 people prayed to ask Jesus into their hearts!

• We continue to provide proactive and responsive care to our clients through our sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. Trichomoniasis, a common STI, has been added as a screening option. While providing care for the men and women seeking help, we build relationships while sharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ. We are thankful to be a resource in our communities to provide these services.

Sean

Male Advisor / Handyman

8 Years

I volunteer at Alternatives because every life is precious and valuable in God’s sight. I am honored and privileged to serve, knowing with 100% certainty what I’m doing is right. I have learned so much in the last eight years about all the amazing work this organization does, including their love and care for the community, women and families. The more I know, the more I am encouraged to serve with humility and passion. God is The Creator, and I’m so blessed to work with the incredible Alternatives staff and other volunteers “To promote the value of human life by serving the unborn and their families with the love of Jesus Christ.”