New Studies Reveal Serious Health Risks, Low Effectiveness with Abortion Pill
June 2, 2025
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Two newly released studies have revealed serious health risks, and a lower effectiveness rate associated with the abortion pill, mifepristone. These findings underscore the urgent need for stronger safety protocols that prioritize women’s health.
Where There Is Love, There Is Life [From the Executive Director]
April 17, 2025
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As I reflect on the past year at A Woman’s Concern, I am inspired by the truth of the words, “Where there is love, there is life.” This simple yet profound statement perfectly captures the heart of our mission and the lives we have the honor to touch every single day.
Ava’s Story: Support and Strength
April 17, 2025
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Ava was facing a huge obstacle—again. But luckily, she knew just who to call.
Annual Report 2024
April 17, 2025
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A Woman’s Concern’s 2024 annual report celebrates a year of life-affirming care, maternal health support, and community impact. From pregnancy services to parenting classes and youth education, we empowered families, saved lives, and built a stronger, more compassionate future for women, children, and families in Lancaster and beyond.
Multiply the Love [Event Recap]
February 28, 2025
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We recently opened our purple doors to welcome our community partners for a Valentine’s Day event.
Legacy of Life Fall Gala 2024 Photo Recap
December 18, 2024
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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters, we raised over $240,000 at the gala in 2024.
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Alyssa & Noah’s Story [VIDEO]
Alyssa and Noah were newlyweds when they discovered their unexpected pregnancy. It was overwhelming and scary... Could they do this? It felt imporssible, but that’s when AWC stepped in to help. -
Mission Impossible? [From the Executive Director]
We find ourselves in a swing state, surrounded by political ads this election cycle.What I find most interesting as we begin to close in on November is the use of language to entangle a message... -
Sam the Survivor
This is a story about a beautiful baby girl named Sam. She is one of many children whose lives have been saved because her mother was brave enough to walk through our purple doors and... -
NEW! LifeSavers Monthly Giving Program
We feel a shift here at AWC. More teen mothers have been walking through our doors looking for help. In just the past month, we have seen seven pregnant teenagers unsure of what to do.... -
Impossible Odds Set the Stage for Amazing Miracles [From the Executive Director]
We all grapple at some point with the pressure associated with managing situations that are not in our favor. Difficult circumstances often direct our paths, but adversity can also set the stage for amazing miracles. -
Against the Odds
“Miranda” suspected she was pregnant. The awareness that her life and path could soon change was overwhelming. Not knowing what to do, she picked up her phone and Googled for help. An ad popped up... -
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Local Community Grantors Make Addition Possible
The combination of an incredible Facility Committee and three generous community benefactors allowed us to transform our front porch into three highly functioning new workspaces. -
When Plans Change
When they arrived at A Woman's Concern they were considering aborting her pregnancy, but their plans changed. -
Offering Certified Women’s Health Services
A Woman's Concern Provides Certified Medical Care As a faithful supporter of our mission, you are likely aware of the shocking removal of all state funds for pregnancy care centers across Pennsylvania. This cancellation of over... -
Fall 2023 Newsletter
AWC 1008 Newsletter Fall 2023 WEBDownload Welcome to the Fall 2023 AWC newsletter. We hope you will be inspired by the stories from inside our pregnancy care center. These moments are made possible by your generous... -
Real Alternatives: The Right to Choose Has Changed
Americans are anything but united on the abortion debate and haven’t been for the last 50 years. Yet, we should be united in supporting programs that allow people to access the full range of reproductive... -
Impacting Generations: Event Recap [PHOTOS]
Our event enabled us to share our mission and ministry updates with our Friends of AWC! Thank you to all who joined us and supported this year's Annual Partners Event, enabling us to serve more... -
Annual Report 2022
Check out our 2022 Annual Report to visualize and hear stories of your impact on our community! -
Why Two Websites for AWC?
You may have noticed that A Woman’s Concern has two different websites: one for our clients and one for our supporters. Or maybe you have gone to our client website looking to make a donation... -
NEW! Strong Families Education Fund
As our 50th year comes to a close, we continue to be amazed and grateful for the amazing way that the Lord has blessed AWC’s work throughout this past year… -
Legacy of Life Fall Gala 2022 Photo Recap
We are blown away for your generosity! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters, we raised over... -
Keeping the Purple Doors Open
With AWC’s 50 anniversary this year, we’ve focused a lot on the past five decades of AWC’s life-saving work in our community, but what about the long-term future of AWC’s ministry? What about the next... -
Serving in a Post-Roe World
The fall of Roe v. Wade has created a new landscape for centers like AWC. It is our job—now more than ever—to ensure that financial constraints, lack of support, or fear are NOT the reasons... -
What does the Supreme Court leak mean for AWC?
With so much information in the news cycle about the Supreme Court leak, we wanted to share how all of this could change how we operate. -
50th Anniversary Celebration Recap
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 20, 2022 was a huge success! Not only did we surpass our fundraising goal for the event, but we've raised a record amount to help moms, dads, and families... -
Annual Report 2021: 50 Years Strong
Our building, team, and resources may look very different than they did 50 years ago when a group of dedicated men and women founded our organization in 1972... But the passion and dedication of the... -
Are You Our Secret Admirer?
We can't thank you if we don't know... Are you our Secret Admirer? Have you made a gift to A Woman’s Concern in your will or estate plan? If so, please tell us about it. We can... -
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2022
January 23, 2022 is National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday! We've created several graphics for use in churches and for anyone else who wants to help spread the word. Download All Email Banner (600x300 JPG) Widescreen PPT Slide (1920x1080... -
Gala 2021: Silent Auction Sneak Peek
Silent Auction Sneak Peek One of the favorite aspects of the Legacy of Life Fall Gala each year is the silent auction, which is filled with hundreds of donated items from generous sponsors all over Pennsylvania... -
Press Release: “Lighting the Way” for Moms, Dads, & Families
For Immediate Release “Lighting the Way” for Moms, Dads, & Families Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center Plans Fall Gala at the Star Barn Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A WOMAN’S CONCERN Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center will hold its 7th Annual... -
Save the Dates
There's a LOT going on at A Woman's Concern and in the Life movement! Check out the dates below to see how YOU can get involved with our work with women, men, and families in... -
Your Impact: A Decision She Can Live WIth
The caller was a young woman named Elise* who was frantic over finding herself unexpectedly pregnant.Our receptionist Kara responded with compassion and support, reminding her to “just take a breath" and helped her get scheduled... -
Shining a Light on the Truth
The abortion industry twists the truth. Let's look at the (peer-reviewed) facts. -
Sneak Peek into the Partners’ Event Swag Bag!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to reserve your STEPPING FORWARD event swag bag! Are you excited for April 29th? We certainly are! This year's annual partners' event—Stepping Forward—is going to be packed with comedy, ministry updates,... -
Your Impact: Taking the Next Step
Sonia* arrived for a pregnancy test appointment scared and alone. She and her boyfriend Greg* had tried to be responsible and prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Both were working hard toward their goal of attending the... -
Your Impact: Tasha & Jeremy
Friendly words, kind smiles, truthful answers, and a plan for support is a constant at A Woman’s Concern. The snowballing effect of that smile and support often goes unseen—but not always!When Tasha* shared the news... -
Tax Information for 2020
New CARES Act tax deductions add benefits for supporting us! NOTE: The following is not legal advice or a legal reading of the CARES Act. Please discuss these opportunities with your Board, legal counsel or other... -
ExtraGive 2020 Recap
ExtraGive 2020 is in the rear view mirror so to speak... so it's time for our annual recap!This year, our theme was "Building Strong Families", which featured a giant block tower built hour-by-hour. Each brick... -
Building Something Bigger (ExtraGive 2020)
Hello, Friends of AWC! I don't know all of you personally, but, if we could somehow sit down for coffee or tea or a box of caramels, this is what I'd want to talk with you... -
Legacy of Life Fall Gala 2020 Recap
We're PRESENT for families in our community!Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters, we raised over $83,000 at the online Legacy of Life Fall Gala on Friday, October 23, 2020!Check out these... -
Legacy of Life Fall Gala 2019 Photo Recap
We’re opening up A World of Possibilities for women and families in Lancaster! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters, we raised nearly $80,000 at the Legacy of Life Fall Gala on Friday,... -
Annual Report 2019
Our Annual Report for fiscal year 2019 is here! Check out this year’s “By the Numbers” infographic to see what we’ve been up to, how much we’ve grown over the past year, and for a... -
ExtraGive 2019 Photo Recap
ExtraGive 2019 Photo Recap Now that ExtraGive 2019 is firmly in our rear view mirror (along with Thanksgiving already, which seems hard to believe) we’re pleased to be ready for the event recap! Thanks to you and... -
Only ONE WEEK until ExtraGive 2018!
The 2018 ExtraOrdinary Give is NEXT FRIDAY, November 16! The ExtraGive is Lancaster’s biggest day of giving, and it’s your chance to spread the word about A Woman’s Concern and help raise the funds we need... -
Legacy of Life Fall Gala 2018 Photo Recap
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, we raised over $54,000 at the Legacy of Life Fall Gala on October 26, 2018, at the Lancaster Country Club. [ Sorry, photos are no longer available....
