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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 that looked promising, so she filled in a digital form and soon connected with a nurse scheduler at A Woman’s Concern.  

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When Plans Change

When they arrived at A Woman’s Concern they were considering aborting her pregnancy, but their plans changed.

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  • 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 AllEmail 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 RecapNow 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....