Community Partnerships: Paving the Way to Success

by Lisa MillerHow time flies! I cannot believe the year is half over. It has definitely been a year of abundant blessing! I know God has amazing plans for First Choice for Women, I see it unfolding every day!As we continue to move forward, reaching abortion vulnerable women, teaching teens about abstinence and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ; we look to God for guidance and watch as He opens doors and makes a way for us to spread the Word and save lives in our community.Over the past few month First Choice for Women has developed many new partnerships, reconnected with longtime supporters, and deepened existing relationships. It’s been awesome year, full of wonderful opportunities! We have had the privilege to meet with a number of groups and individuals in the community who support our cause. These kind-hearted people have helped us with everything from cleaning the building, to moving heavy boxes, to donating their time and resources to keep our store stocked with diapers, formula, baby wipes, baby clothes and so much more!As part of Union Chapel Ministry’s annual SERVE week, the organization collected 241 bottles of baby lotion, 67 bottles of shampoo and baby bath soap, 71 packages of baby wipes and 2120 diapers for First Choice. What a blessing this was to us in a time of real need! Special thanks to Greg and Leslie Grabhorn for helping us unload these wonderful items!We also want to give a great big thank you to Scot Boyce and S.A. Boyce Corporation. Not only were they a primary Walk for Life sponsor, S.A. Boyce also helped make the First Choice for Women parking lot safe for our clients and their children by completelyblocking off the back section from vehicles circumventing previous barriers….it was quite an undertaking. We are deeply touched by their generosity and so very blessed to have a partner such as Scot Boyce and his company in this Ministry.In addition, First Choice had the opportunity to host Board Members from a couple of our supporting Churches. The Elder Board ofCommonway Church and the Stewardship Board of Eden Church recently met at the Center. Our Client Services Director, Leslie Hatcher, provided tours of our facility, explaining the various programs offered by First Choice, while I answered questions and shared the vision and direction of our ministry. We truly appreciate both of these churches and thank them for their monthly support of First Choice for Women. (If you, your small group or your church board are interested in touring or meeting at First Choice, we would be happy to facilitate that for you.)I would be amiss if I failed to mention another gift we received this year. Kailee McKnight, whom had been a volunteer at the Center for over 2 years, joined our staff as Administrative Assistant in late March. Having Kailee has been an amazing blessing…I’m not sure how I ever functioned without her! Thank you Kailee!There are so many to thank, and so little room on this page! To all of you who give of your time, talents, and financial support we are truly grateful! Because of your involvement First Choice for Women is empowered to save and change lives!