ABOUT
2020 BOARD MEMBERS
Tom Witteveen- President
Steve Fredericks - Vice President
Sylvia Muñoz - Secretary
Warren Westenbroek
Laura Anthony
Liza Barry
ADMIN STAFF
Carolyn Doyle- CEO/Executive Director
Rachel Bell - Chief Operating Officer
Marilyn Cudahy - Development Director
Maria Larsen - Director of Marketing
Kris DeBoer - Donor Relations Manager
Sue Shoemaker - Director of Business Administration
AmyJo Pleune - Manager of Best Life {community}
Emery Page - Managing Educator of {project} Best Life
Stu Duncan - Educator of {project} Best Life
Carla Price - Administrative Assistant of {project} BestLife
Mary Martin - Receptionist/Client Advocate
CENTER STAFF
Karen - Medical Administrator
Ashley - Sonographer
Betsy - Lead Nurse
Wendy - Lead Sonographer
Shannon Moloney - Holland Center Director
Mary Beth Likkel - Hispanic Program Director
Sandy Ohlman - Allendale Center Director
Faye - Allendale Assistant Medical Manager
Shelley Hollar - Grand Haven Center Director
Tammy - Grand Haven Assistant Medical Manager
Christina Madison - Allegan Center Director
Dara - Allegan Assistant Medical Manager
2019 HIGHLIGHTS & STATISTICS
HIGHLIGHTS
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12 Salvation of new sisters and brothers.
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The growth of our church program, BestLife {community} with Making Life Disciples.
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Our growing men's program BestLife {hero},
with 590 men served in 2019. -
98 volunteers loved people to life, serving a total of 9032 hours.
STATISTICS
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2,822 Clients served in 2019
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569 pregnancy tests
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291 women considering abortion
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279 ultrasounds
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100 layettes given to clients
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769 dads received one-on-one support
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6,581 student interactions through {project} BestLife
COLLABORATION
We have been exploring how we can be more effective by collaborating with other area pregnancy centers.
We often meet with Pregnancy
Resource Center of Grand Rapids and Muskegon Pregnancy Center and Alpha Grand Rapids. The question being asked is
"How can we be better together?"
What We Have Accomplished So Far
Prayer: joining staff and directors in prayer
Collaborative Task Force: made up of representatives (board & staff) from each center
Items Under Consideration
Level of Partnership
Specific Needs
Prayer
MOBILE
MEDICAL CENTER
The purpose of our Mobile Medical Center is to provide medical services where people live. It raises awareness and gives us exposure as a "mobile billboard" that can travel anywhere.
Goals of Mobile Medical Center
Offer free pregnancy testing and ultrasound to anyone facing a pregnancy.
To be used as a collaborative effort to expand our territory.
Specific Needs
- Drivers
- Equipment (portable ultrasound machine, exam table)
- Mechanics and Maintenance Personnel
- Nurses and Client Advocates
- Operating Funds: personnel, gas, maintenance, etc.
For more information or to get involved, email Wendy
We deeply desire to build relationships and become a quality resource to churches and schools. We want to provide education and
services to their students,
parents, and congregations.
CHURCHES
& SCHOOLS
Why We Want to Raise Awareness
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65% of women who have had abortions state they are Christian.
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Christian teens are as sexually active as non-Christian teens.
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1 in 3 women experience abortion by age 45.
Questions We Need to Be Asking
How will you respond to the next unplanned pregnancy?
How would you respond to the woman or man who comes to you and say they have had an abortion or are considering an abortion?
How are you helping parents communicate Biblical sexuality with their teens and preparing teens for healthy relationships?
We believe people can be sexually and relationally healthy. Do you know that we provide teaching and resources to equip them to live healthy lifestyles?
Specific Needs
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Open Doors to Church and School Leadership
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Volunteers
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Curriculum/Resource Costs
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Special Event Costs
MEN'S PROGRAM
BestLife {hero} mens program keeps growing, Our trained male advocates meet with men during the pregnancy test, and continued care throughout pregnancy and into parenthood.
When a survey of 250 women was done, 81% of the women stated they aborted due to the influence of the man in their life.
The problem is not men, but their lack of knowledge and encouragement. We are here to educate, support and encourage men to be the best man, partner, and the father they are becoming.
To get involved or for more information, email Ben at ben.velthouse@lpcenters.com
Goals for Best Life {hero}
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Meet men at their point of need and choice
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Help men understand and take on their God-given role
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Help empower men to stand up for life
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Equip men to protect women
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Help men understand the devastation of abortion
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Help men have a choice
Specific Needs
Prayer
Male Advocates
Resources such as curriculum, incentive gifts