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123Spring 20 17The Pregnancy Care Centerhas offered help and hopeto those facing an unplannedpregnancy in the greaterRockford community for 34years.Signs of New Life & Deep GrowthAt our board retreat in January,we celebrated our new facilityand God’s amazing provision.We celebrated the mobile unitand growth in clients. Wecelebrated God’s goodness inproviding gifted leaders andneeded finances. And we askedGod, “What’s next?”We began praying. We startedasking the question, what wouldit look like to serve our clientsmore holistically?The truth is, we are seeing morepregnant clients than ever whoare homeless, living in their car, orcouch surfing from friend tofriend clients who havedropped out of school, are notworking, and are living offwhatever public aid they can.The fastest growing homelesspopulation in Rockford is thesingle, twenty-something momwith children.Moreover, did you know 62% ofteen moms drop out beforecompleting high school; less than2% complete college by age 30?Or that the median income of ateen mother is less than 26,000,and 80% will spend part of theirlife on welfare?Or that 80% of fathers do notmarry the mother, leaving themwith little or no support at all andtheir child without a father figurein their life?Or that 70% of these mothers willhave a recurring pregnancy withinthe next 24 months of the firstchild unless there is intervention,trapping them in a never-endingcycle of depending on welfare fromgeneration to generation?We have seen this to be true.4108 Morsay Drive, Rockford, IL 61107815.997.1200thepregnancycarecenter.orgOffice Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm; Friday 9 am – 1 pmAnd we believe God is leading usto do something about it.As a result, we announced at ourAnnual Banquet that we aredeveloping a brand new holisticcase management program tohelp clients create a plan tochange their lives.By assessing all areas of a client’slife, a case manager can help aclient capture a greater vision forher life, create a customized planwith attainable goals, and hold heraccountable- one accomplishmentat a time.The outcome will be women whocapture a vision for a different lifeand are empowered to overcomewhatever obstacles are in their wayso they can finish high school,pursue additional education,secure jobs, become independent,contributing members of theircommunity without relying ongovernment assistance. (cont. p.2)

41Lorem IpsumFrom theExecutive DirectorAs a child,I lovedwinter withits giantsnowflakesandlopsidedsnowmenand flyingsledsdownthrillinghills. As ateenager,I lovedsummerwithfreedom from school, hot sandybeaches and cool swimming pools. Asan adult, I have loved autumn with itscrisp cool air beckoning sweatshirtsand bonfires and trees ablaze withcolor. But lately, I have fallen in lovewith spring with life emergingeverywhere from what seemed frozenand dead. The four mama robinsbuilding nests on each side of myhouse bring me joy and dailyanticipation. Maybe I love springbecause it represents new growth, newlife, new hope for change. In her song,Every Season, Nicole Nordeman sings:Signs of New Life & Deeper Growth (cont.)(continued from page one)Their children will be raised in homes that are more stable, secure, andhealthier. They will have less repeat unplanned pregnancies and breakgenerational cycles of poverty that impact both the lives of the mothersand their children.To that end, we have hired our first full-timecase manager. God provided an amazingwoman, Brittney Fry, to fill this critical role.Brittney Fry is a Belvidere native who has workedfor the past four years at the Rosecrance WareCenter as a case manager in an adultoutpatient mental health program.She has been a volunteer for Rockford SexualAssault Counseling since August 2010, providingcrisis services to girls and women following asexual assault or dealing with the ongoingtrauma of a past assault. She also serves on theboard for Rockford Alliance Against SexualExploitation, providing services and support to women in our communitywho are sexually exploited and trafficked.Brittney is fun loving but passionate about empowering women, and sheworks tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals and our community as awhole. We can’t wait to see what God does in the days ahead!Servant LeadersThe Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford isfortunate to have a strong Board ofDirectors who deeply desires to make adifference. They have servants’ hearts andare actively engaged in the work of theministry, raising awareness and funds, aswell as providing strategic guidance andinsight. We are so thankful for theircommitment and leadership!And everything that’s new has bravely surfacedTeaching us to breatheWhat was frozen through is newly purposedTurning all things greenSo it is with You and how You make me newWith every season’s changeAnd so it will be as You are re-creating meSummer, autumn, winter, springWe often think of our clients as the onesneeding to experience new life, growthand hope for the future. And whilethat’s true, I have been reminded thisyear, that I, too, need to re-learn howto breathe, how to let God re-purposewhat has become frozen inside me. I,too, need to be made new each dayand each season. I cannot depend onlast season’s growth. I must be willing toundergo change if I invite and expectour clients to do the same.May God renew you this spring, makingthis a beautiful season of growth, life,and change for you and yours.With great joy,Pastor AlvinWhite (picturedwith his wife,LaToya) leadsEmpoweringWord ChristianCenter and isour newestboard member.Left to Right: Scott Richert, Tiffany Staman, Dr. Luke Herman,Michelle Bowman, Janine Schneider, Anita Countryman,and Lois Dixon. Not pictured, Pastor Alvin White.

23Positive Choices Sees Leadership ChangeIn January, Director of Education, Aimee Orem, announced herretirement from Positive Choices, a program she helped birthand lead for the past five years. Positive Choices seeks toempower students to win in life, love, and relationships. It hasgrown from a dream to a thriving program with eightcommittedvolunteers whoinvest in severalschools every week –West, Kennedy,Eisenhower, Guilford,Harlem High School,Belvidere South MS, and Belvidere High School as well as Rockford ChristianHigh School each semester. In 2016, the team facilitated more than 225presentations and impacted hundreds of lives with their creativity and love.We are so grateful for Aimee’s strong leadership of this program, and we willcelebrate her ministry with an Open House at The Pregnancy Care Center onFriday, May 19 from 4-6 pm. We would love for you to join us!God faithfully provided an amazing woman to step into this role, and we areoverjoyed to welcome Tracy Breit to our staff. Tracy was born and raised inOklahoma City. She attended Ozark Christian College and Missouri SouthernState University where sheattained an associate’sdegree in Biblical Knowledgeand a bachelor’s degree inSecondary Education (Math).In May 2006, she began working full-time in Student Ministry at NortheastChristian Church in Rockford and has served there ever since.She met her husband, Danny, at Northeast and they now live in Rocktonwith their two boys, Garrett and Connor. Tracy is extroverted, lovespeople, and has always had a passion to help teenage girls know theirworth and identity in Christ. Words cannot express our gratitude thatGod has provided Tracy to carry this critical ministry forward!The Stork Delivered Right on Time “Stork Bus” Director, Amanda O’Neil, went into labor hours after our Annual Banquet,giving birth to a healthy, baby boy, Cillian Wolf (pronounced Killian, a traditional Irishname!). Congratulations to Amanda and John!With Amanda transitioning to her new role as a full-timemom, we welcome to our team a new Mobile UnitDirector, Kathy Harms, to operate our “Stork Bus.”Kathy is not new to The Pregnancy Care Center. She hasvolunteered for the last nine years as a mentor in ourcenter before sensing God nudge her to apply for thisposition. Kathy has a deep sense of calling to The PCC.Kathy was a career banker prior to taking an earlyretirement. She served Amcore Bank for 29 years,progressing from the position of teller to Vice President ofRetail Operations. She grew up in Stillman Valley, the place she still calls home with herhusband, Tom. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. She activelyserves in her church, particularly in the area of Missions. Kathy has a contagious love forGod and people, and we are thrilled to have her join us!

Lorem IpsumHundreds “Joined the Journey” at the 2017 Annual Banquet!On Thursday, April 6, 2017, more than 320 people gathered atthe Radisson for The Pregnancy Care Center’s Annual Banquet.The room was filled with Celtic music flowing from EmeraldWind’s harp and flute, delicious food and laughter around thetables, and a powerful video featuring one of The PCC’s clients.We also honored four extraordinary life-saving partners: TempleBaptist Church, Subway JPW Inc, Knights of Columbus #4330,and Linda Doherty, RN. Executive Director, Tiffany Staman,shared the vision for adding case management to our services,empowering women beyond their pregnancies to capture adifferent vision for their future and redirect their life. The eventraised nearly 65,000 thanks to generous sponsors and partners!Linda Doherty,RN, was honoredfor her volunteerservice on ourultrasound team.Temple Baptist Church was honoredfor it’s long-term partnership. SeniorPastor, Bill Patterson is pictured withThe PCC founder, Lois Dixon.Jeff & Phoebe Wilhelm of SubwayJPW, Inc. were honored for theirmany years of generous support.Board President AnitaCountrymanwelcomed guests.Below Center: LizFeehan and KarenLaFollette enjoy theirdinner.Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!Thomas & Rosemary MuldowneySubway JPW, Inc.Rick Broderick, Rex Lowrance, and Santiago Montelongo ofKnights of Columbus #4330. Their council was honored forraising more than 31,000 for a new portable ultrasound unit.Dr. Errol & Rosemary BaptistThe Morrissey Family BusinessesCaraotta Chiropractic OrthopedicsForest City DentalDr. John & Dena KoehlerPerry K. Tuneberg, DDSUpper Cervical Care Center -Rockford

Lorem IpsumGifts GivenIn Memory Of In Memory of Forey & Dee BlockLawrence & Lisa FountainIn Memory of Cade CedarleafJanell CedarleafIn Memory of Grace GuerreraTom & Cathy WilcoxIn Memory of Vivan LevinAnonymousThomas & Helen BleedPaul CongdonBradley HoltMike & Kathleen LangJonathan & Lynn PastPsaltis Chiropractic ClinicStanley & Joan TunnellRex & Holly SchraderArlene WahlgrenThomas & Linda WhitfordIn Memory of Linda’s little oneRick & Terri BorrettIn Memory of the Siblings ofDave & Mimi StreedAl & Donna BensonIn Their Own Words “5 stars! The staff is amazing, theyhelped me out when I found outI was pregnant. Showed me andgave me a lot of positive views.I can't thank them more forbeing so calm and helpful.”Spring 2016, Issue 4Spring Training, Spring Cleaning, Spring Blessings In April, the entire staffwas privileged to attendthe Heartbeat Int’lConference in Chicago,IL. We joined 1200 otherleaders of pregnancycenters from 22countries. All of our newstaff members wereable to attend, and itwas a great time oflearning. We were alsovery encouraged thatwe are accomplishingour mission and doing itwell! At right is the staffafter completing a funteam building exercise.At the Association of Fundraising Professional’s“Honor Your Own” Breakfast, we honoredRaeAnn Feehan who has volunteered as amentor in our center for the last nine years.She has had more than 775 appointments withclients and impacted many lives! Thank youfor your service, RaeAnn! Pictured at left is AFPPresident, Denise Noe, Larry & RaeAnnFeehan, and Liz Feehan.Thank you to students andleaders from Northeast ChristianChurch for doing Spring YardClean-up! You were awesome!Special thanks to Doug Priceand team at Midwest Mailworksfor providing the mailing servicefor our newsletter!