Operations Overview

by Lisa Miller, CEO

Dear Friends of First Choice,

I can’t tell you what a blessing it is to be serving God in this position! Over the past 3 years I have had the privilege of watching the Lord grow this effort by leaps and bounds! I recall jumping for joy when we received our used color printer/copier/scanning machine, and tearing up when the brand new computers arrived, all within my first few months at the center in 2014. In 2015 we launched our ultrasound services and transformed the outside of the building to match the beauty of the inside - AND NOW we are seeking to open another facility in Anderson! How awesome is our God!

God continues to do great work here through the staff and friends of our ministry. Nothing gives me more joy than to see the look of love on a young woman’s face when her baby, once considered a “mistake” or a “problem” has become the light of her life. The gift of hope we share with these women is nothing short of a miracle.

In 2016 the Lord continued to work through His people to make it another amazing year. We saw 23 babies saved, with a total of 30 since we began performing ultrasounds in October of 2015. We had 322 spiritual discussion (including the sharing of the Gospel)!

Other 2016 statistics include:

•  Client Visits: 2,161
• Ultrasounds: 219
• New Clients: 320
• Parenting Classes: 1,218
• Pregnancy Test: 263
• Baby Food/Formula: 875
• Cribs: 37
• Diapers: 12,348

On the financial front, our 2016 objective was to increase income by 3.8%, we saw an increase of 8%. (Praise God!) While our income was still less than our annual budget projections of $265,215, we were able to finish the year with a positive cash flow of nearly $18,000 by reducing expenses. Ultimately ending the year with $225,304 in cash contributions and $28,177 in material and in-kind services donations.

We are truly grateful for all those who have, and continue to, support this life-saving - life changing work through financial giving, as well as giving of their time and talents to make a difference in the life’s of the women and families who come to us in need each year. Thank you with all our heart!