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You’re invited to an Open House at First Step Women's Center 💛

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 4:00 PM for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and a closer look at the work happening inside our center.

We’re celebrating what it means to be "ready for more" — more support for families, more hope for women, and more life-affirming care for those who walk through our doors.

Come tour the center, meet the team, and see how your partnership helps expand care in our community.

✨ Tuesday, June 23rd
✨ 4:00 - 7:00PM
✨ First Step Women’s Center | 215 S Grand Ave W A, Springfield, IL 62704

We’d love to see you there!

‼️ 2024-2025 PLANNED PARENTHOOD ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY ‼️

Under the mantra, “Care Continues,” Planned Parenthood increased abortions to 434,450, received $832 million in government funding, and made only 3,038 adoption referrals. Meanwhile, 55% of their medical services were STI testing and treatment. Despite years of s*x education outreach, STI rates remain a concern.

Their annual report makes one thing clear: this is not about empowering women or caring for families... it’s about protecting a casual s*x society and an abortion industry that profits from vulnerable lives.

READ THE REPORT HERE: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/cf/d0/cfd08bf5-480a-45da-bb38-c989e9647492/digital-2025-ppfa-annualreport-c3.pdf

Meet our Advocate! 🙏
- Brian Moore

Brian Moore is a dedicated real estate agent and family man who brings heart and generosity to his volunteer work at 1st Step Women’s Center, supporting clients with care and compassion.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom, and we honor the families who carry their legacy forward.

In the midst of sacrifice, life continues. Hope continues. Love continues. And we hold space for both loss and new beginnings. 🇺🇸

Meet our Advocate! 🙏
- Julie Johnson

Julie is an energetic and caring advocate at 1st Step Women’s Center who loves staying active, whether she’s working out or playing pickleball. Her heart for her family and passion for volunteering shine through as she supports and encourages every client she meets.

Behind the scenes of today’s ultrasound skills check-off 📸 Our nurses are continually learning and growing to better support the women and families we serve! 😊🤰💜

We’re so grateful for your prayers and generosity!

Because of you, hope reaches those who need it most, and lives are being impacted in meaningful ways every day. Thank you for standing with us and making a difference. 💜

She once prescribed abortions... now mothers stop her in the street to show her the babies who lived because of her! In a country facing deep crisis, a quiet movement of courage, faith, and radical support is changing everything.

This story will stay with you.

Read more at the link below!
https://wng.org/articles/life-in-cuba-1775233125

Happy International Family Day! 💛

Here’s to the laughter, the chaos, the quiet moments, and the love that holds it all together. Family isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up for each other, every day. Enjoy the weekend with the people who matter most!

Meet our Advocate! 🙏
- Craig Dunham

Craig brings calm wisdom and steady support to the expecting fathers at 1st Step Women’s Center, helping them grow into confident, responsible dads.