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Save the Storks condemns legislation for its unequal treatment of pro-life organizations by Brittany Smith Last Thursday, controversial legislation known as The Equality Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 500-plus page bill outlaws discrimination based on sex, gender identity and sexual orientation. But hiding in this bill are more insidious implications for the pro-life community. If passed […]
Unexpected doesn’t have to mean unprepared By Brittany Smith According to the Guttmacher Institute, almost half of all U.S. pregnancies are unplanned. Which means many women, maybe even someone you know, are wrestling with an overwhelming number of questions and emotions after they receive a positive pregnancy test. But there are ways you can help. Especially for friends who might be feeling the pressure […]
Legal help for minors being pressured into an abortion Jasmine was 19 years old when she found out she was pregnant. At the time she was getting ready to graduate high school and go to college. “I told my mom I was pregnant first. I had a feeling she was thinking I should get an abortion, but it was my dad that really […]
New appointees bring medical, financial and ministry expertise to the pro-life organization Colorado Springs, CO – Save the Storks is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members. Eric Dunavant, Gary Kehr, Stephan Tchividjian and Dr. Karysse Trandem. “We are so grateful to add four new members to our talented board of directors,” said Save the Storks’ CEO Diane Ferraro. “They bring a wealth of expertise from […]
In it together: How parenting classes prevent partner pressure By Brittany Smith When Yolanda’s boyfriend found out she was pregnant, he left. She was living in Carson City, NV at the time and had no family nearby to rely on. Feeling abandoned and completely at a loss for what to do, Yolanda began researching options […]
Pregnancy centers provide real care and hope for women By Brittany Smith On Thursday, President Joe Biden issued a series of executive orders and policy changes on abortion — noting that through these initiatives he was focusing on healthcare. On this so-called “healthcare day” he reversed The Mexico City Policy which prohibits federal funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that “perform or actively promote abortion as a method […]
3 ways to share your pro-life stance By Natasha Smith In a polarized culture where conversation is often replaced with shouting, how do we winsomely engage with people of different opinions? We asked pro-life apologist and speaker Megan Almon how she would coach pro-lifers to converse with people who are pro-choice. Almon works with Life Training Institute where she speaks in churches, high […]
A note from Save the Storks as we begin the new year At Save the Storks our mission is focused on the pro-woman approach of pregnancy resource centers. This mission is based on our Biblical worldview, one that believes human life is intrinsically valuable and worth protecting. That’s why we want to share our vision […]
State-of-the-art Stork Bus “Paloma” set to save lives in southern California Life Centers of Ventura County (LCVC) is a pregnancy resource center (PRC) located in Oxnard, Calif. Just 60 miles outside of L.A. — a city with over 20 Planned Parenthood locations. California is not a state that has been particularly kind toward pro-life efforts, with its governor openly criticizing pro-life initiatives over the years. But LCVC has […]
First female CEO at Colorado nonprofit wants pro-life to truly mean pro-woman Colorado Springs, CO – Save the Storks is excited to announce it has named Diane P. Ferraro the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Diane has been a key member of the executive and leadership teams at Save the Storks since 2018. Before joining Save the Storks, Diane served in various critical roles at large corporations, including overseeing marketing and communication efforts at a national […]
How pregnancy centers help women find post-abortive healing When Erin* walked into Women’s Choice Clinic in Bettendorf, IA this December, she was experiencing daily panic attacks. She had also just discovered she was pregnant. The staff at the clinic could tell she was stressed and downcast and not sure what to do about her recent pregnancy news. Jane**, the client advocate at Women’s Choice, sat […]
How do we create a more pro-life church culture? By Katie Doryland When it comes to the issue of abortion, one would expect the church to have the loudest pro-life voice. Unfortunately, too many churches feel that pro-life discussions will produce a negative response from their congregation. With such a strong biblical view on the sanctity of life, what is holding pastors back […]
