ASHLAND — With many eateries and schools closed from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day looked and felt different this past weekend. To kick off Mother’s Day weekend, several local ministries partnered together to let mothers know they are not forgotten.
Last Friday the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center (APCC) and the Ashland Camp of the Gideons International joined forces with an outreach to mothers and babies to help relieve stress affiliated with COVID-19.
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“We were excited to partner with Gideons International; together we empowered young families to stay the course,” said Melanie Miller, Executive Director of APCC. “We distributed over eighty blessing bags, provided over forty personal witness testaments, and gave out twenty Bibles.”
Several local offices donated supplies for the free blessing bags that were distributed on a first come first serve basis. The bags were filled with diapers, baby wipes, a prayer blanket, and other special items for moms and babies.
Limited hygiene items and baby food and formula were also made available at the event which took place at the First United Methodist Church parking lot in downtown Ashland. A prayer tent was also available for motorists to stop by.
“A lot of families have been stressed during this pandemic. We want to let them know we love them, and help encourage and empower families with a bag filled with love. We can meet an immediate need for these families”
Melanie Miller
Executive Director of Ashland Pregnancy Care Center
“A lot of families have been stressed during this pandemic. We want to let them know we love them and help encourage and empower families with a bag filled with love. We can meet an immediate need for these families.”
Miller was complimentary of all the generous people in the Ashland area, including church groups and businesses that have come together for outreach purposes.
Through the pregnancy center’s volunteers, donors, and answered prayers, APCC has made an impact on the Ashland community. In the past year, agency as conducted (176) pregnancy tests, (39) ultrasounds, served (281) clients, and received (2,103) visits supporting the belief that all life is created by GOD for a purpose.
The Ashland Pregnancy Care Center is a Christ-centered ministry offering compassion, hope, and help to women and men facing critical pregnancy decisions by establishing trusted relationships, equipping with education and resources, and empowering families to live life according to God’s plan.
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Founded in 1981, APCC is a pro-life, faith-based nonprofit founded in response to Roe v. Wade. Moreover, the agency is committed to helping women and men make good decisions, offering hope and healing to those experiencing unexpected pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or abortion recovery.
Appointments can be made at Ashland Pregnancy Care Center which is located at 119 Sloan Avenue in Ashland and can be reached at 419.281.1111.
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