Care Net is partnering with Extended Hands Pantry, LightHouse Church & School, Asbury Methodist, and Familia Dental for an essential supply giveaway event! Families in need, single moms, and dads can come by LightHouse Church on Schroeder Rd on Saturday, March 5 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for free diapers and baby essentials, household goods … Continued
You may have seen the “We’re hiring” ads on our Facebook page, eblasts or our website. And it’s true – we are hiring. But we aren’t just looking for people to work here – we’re looking for people whom God is calling to serve women and families facing unintended pregnancies. And that’s a big difference. … Continued
I want to share a recent experience with you. One of the moms who’s called The Elizabeth House (T.E.H.) her home for the past 8 months was ready to move into her next home. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to her. She was heading out of state, where we wouldn’t be able to see … Continued
from the desk of Sara Patterson, CEO My husband recently said to me, “I want to help people; I just don’t want to get involved in their mess.” I chuckled because I understood the feeling. Truth is, I have thought the same thing. And yet, that’s what God calls us to do. To follow Christ … Continued
“I was at a loss. I didn’t know what to think, what to do or what to feel.” That’s how Nina* felt when she arrived at our clinic. A young teenager, Nina was hoping to hide her pregnancy for as long as possible. But her mom, Penelope*, found out and brought her to our clinic. Penelope … Continued
I’ve been reflecting on that thought a lot lately. In a culture obsessed with doing the minimum necessary, it’s unexpected to find a place that’s willing to do the “most” it can for you. When I think about the example of Christ, I think about how He did the most He could, even giving up His own … Continued
Guest author, Katherine Higgins, shares her experience of working at The Elizabeth House. Last month I started working at The Elizabeth House. After learning the program and getting used to the rhythm of the place, two aspects immediately stick out to me. First, The Elizabeth House is a home, shared by roommates who live in … Continued
Check out our new outdoor sign Although our ministry partners and volunteers know us as “Care Net,” our patients know us by our clinic name, First Care Clinic. So, you can imagine the confusion when patients who found us online or through our ads or mobile clinic drove up to a building with a big … Continued
“I went to [another women’s clinic], but it was not at all like my visit here,” Lachelle* told the nurse at a recent appointment. She was here for testing and treatment for an STI and had recently been to another clinic that provided sexual health services. The nurse asked Lachelle to tell her more. “I … Continued
There is so much pain and suffering in our world and in our community. The past couple of weeks, calls to our clinic and maternity home have greatly increased. The pandemic continues to take its toll, as more people fall victim to its destruction. And I’m not talking about the ones who test positive. It’s … Continued