It’s hard to believe that the end of summer is here and school is back in session. 2017 has been a year of change at Life Centers. It’s been exciting for our staff, volunteers, and many of our supporters to see how God continues to bless this ministry.
On July 31st, we celebrated our 35th year of serving mothers, fathers, and families here in central Indiana as they sought out Life Centers for help when facing pregnancy related decisions. A conservative estimate is that over the past 35 years, over 50,000 babies have been born to mothers who visited one of our pregnancy centers. In addition, thousands have made spiritual decisions by accepting Christ in their life as their Savior.
We also took an important step in meeting the needs of the communities in Boone and Hamilton County by opening two full-time centers, one in each of these counties. Life Centers will be the only full-time faith based pregnancy resource center in these two counties. These centers meet the needs of so many mothers who seek out Life Centers in their time of need, and I want to personally thank those donors who responded to our appeal seeking seed funding to make this dream a reality. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and faithful support.
Lastly, our annual Walk/Run for Life will be held on two dates at two locations. Our Indianapolis event will be on September 30th at Eagle Creek Park. The second event will be held on Oct. 14th in Lebanon at Memorial Park. These two events are of particular importance, as all funds raised will go directly to support our two new centers. Opening a full-time center is expensive, especially in the areas where the need is the greatest. So, the simple ask is this: If you are unable to participate in raising funds by walking or running at one of our events, would you prayerfully consider making a direct contribution to this event to help us cover the operating costs of running these two centers?
Our goal this year is to raise $150,000, and we’d like to ask you to celebrate our 35th birthday with us by making a donation in recognition of our historical legacy. A $100 donation covers the cost of a counseling session and a pregnancy test. A $250 donation pays for an ultrasound and a newborn baby bundle which is comprised of baby supplies any new mother would need for their newborn. A $500 donation helps cover the cost of one month’s worth of utilities for both centers. Please visit https://lifecenters.com/give/online-donations/ to make a donation.
As I’ve shared with you over the past three years, the approach we take with every dollar donated is to scrutinize every expense to ensure we are honoring our donor commitment to you, and that we are wise and fiscally responsible for the treasure you chose to share with us.
Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of mothers and their babies who seek us out for help.
Tom