Did you know that Care Net accepts gifts of appreciated stocks? We do. And for some people, making a gift of stock is a smart way to give. When you sell shares of stock that have appreciated, you are subject to capital gains taxes. But if you gift those stocks to a charity, you don’t … Continued
Throughout history, bells have symbolized hope and good news. Next month, many of us will sing the familiar song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” If you’re a music history buff like me, you may know that Longfellow wrote the poem that would later be adapted into this hymn after the sudden, traumatic death … Continued
Meet Raina and her baby, Triana. At the time this picture was taken, Raina was a new mom who’d spent the last months of her pregnancy at The Elizabeth House. Raina had been homeless and looking for a safe place to have her baby when she found The Elizabeth House. While a resident, she received … Continued
from the desk of CEO, Sara Patterson “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. The battle is the Lord’s” Proverbs 21:31 Just as soldiers of old prepared their horses for battle, we also stand ready to daily engage the enemy. Our fight is not for land … Continued
What is it like to be 18 and carrying a secret so formidable that it overwhelms every thought you have, every second of every day? Emily* knows. She tried ignoring what she knew was likely true. But it was becoming harder and harder to do as her body began to change. andfinally, Emily broke down … Continued
Olivia came to the clinic, sure that our nurse would confirm her worst fear. And sure enough, she did. Olivia was pregnant. Suddenly, her brain felt like it would explode. I can’t possibly have a baby. I’m in a bad relationship. I have no money. I’m alone, I have no good role models, and I … Continued
At Care Net, we’ve seen some incredible displays of courage. Jaclyn* visited our First Care Clinic looking for information on abortion. She was in a relationship that had gone from bad to worse and was experiencing intense pressure to end her pregnancy. She told the nurse, “The father told me to ‘kill it’ and he … Continued
Do you have unresolved feelings about a past abortion? Whole Heart is a safe place to start the conversation about healing from an abortion experience. It reveals the common emotions, thoughts, and behaviors following an abortion. You are not alone! Whole Heart will be offered in six weekly sessions in a small group of up … Continued
Sandra contacted us for pregnancy and parenting classes after she learned about our programs at a family fair. She and her husband were expecting their first child. Struggling to make ends meet, they made too much money to qualify for most help, but not enough to make ends meet. And a baby was on the … Continued
from the Desk of CEO, Sara Patterson It’s probably no surprise that as an organization that works to defend the value of every human life, we believe people are our best resource for doing God’s work. That includes not just staff but volunteers too. For those who know me well, it will be no surprise … Continued