Celebrating 2024 Successes

With your support, 2024 has been an incredible year of progress. We hosted three major fundraisers: the Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction in March, Strides for Life in June, and the Vision for Life Dinner in October. Thanks to your generous contributions, we met our fundraising goals for each event, equipping us to serve our community effectively.

Our Board of Directors has embraced a renewed focus on strategic planning while providing faithful oversight. Though we said farewell to some members, we also welcomed new ones who are committed to leading Alpha Care Center into a promising future.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. With 7 part-time and 1 full-time staff members, along with 22 committed volunteers, we logged nearly 2,000 hours of service at our Lake Odessa and Lowell locations. Their selfless contributions have been instrumental in reaching and serving our community.


Impact by the Numbers

Our programs have seen remarkable growth in 2024, especially in our Earn While You Learn (EWYL) and Medical programs:
EWYL Clients:
Lake Odessa: 239 (2023: 153)
Lowell: 403 (2023: 267)
Combined: 642 (2023: 420)
Medical Clients:
Lake Odessa: 20 (2023: 12)
Lowell: 58 (2023: 48)
Combined: 78 (2023: 60)
Ultrasounds Performed: 47 (2023: 39)

Through these programs, we have been able to share the love of Christ, not only with our clients but also with their families, our donors, and community partners. We believe in the truth that each person is made in God’s image, and it is our privilege to walk alongside those we serve.


Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, we have several pressing needs and prayer requests. Our Lake Odessa location has outgrown its current space, and we are in urgent need of a new building to better serve our clients with adequate privacy, storage, and meeting spaces. Please join us in praying for wisdom and provision as we seek a solution.
Our budget for 2025 has been carefully planned, but we are entirely dependent on the generosity of individuals and churches to meet our financial needs. While monthly giving decreased in 2024, we trust God to provide as we continue to steward these resources wisely.

Volunteers are the backbone of our ministry, and as our client numbers grow, so does our need for more hands and hearts to serve. Pray with us for bold, faith-filled volunteers who will share the love of Christ and the hope of the Gospel with those in need.

Finally, we ask you to continue praying for our clients, many of whom face financial hardships, pregnancy loss, custody battles, or struggles with faith. May Alpha Care Center be a beacon of hope, offering guidance, reassurance, and the love of Christ in every interaction


An Invitation to Partner with Us

As I look toward 2025, I am filled with hope and anticipation for what God will do. If you feel led to join us, there are many ways to partner with Alpha Care Center. Whether you’d like to volunteer, serve on our Board of Directors, join our Event Planning Committee, become a daily prayer warrior, commit to monthly giving, or sponsor an event, we would love to connect with you.

Thank you for making 2024 a year of growth and impact. Here’s to a new year filled with God’s promises and abundant blessin

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Inclement Weather Policy

When the local Public Schools are closed for inclement weather, so is the local Alpha Care Center. When Lakewood Public Schools are closed for inclement weather – the Lakewood location will be closed. When Lowell Public Schools are closed for inclement weather – the Lowell location will be closed. 
We will do our best to notify all clients of any closures and will post information on our Alpha Care Center – Clients and Partners of Alpha Care Center Facebook pages. 

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we are reminded of the incredible gift of love and hope that it represents. At Alpha Care Center, we see these values reflected every day in the generosity of our supporters and the resilience of the families we serve.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6
This verse reminds us of the joy and peace that Christmas brings. It’s a time to share these blessings with those around us, especially those in need.

Giving Back This Christmas
Christmas is also a time to extend kindness to others. Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Donate Essentials: Baby formula, diapers, and other supplies are always needed to support families in our care. Visit our Amazon wish by clicking the button below: 
• Volunteer: Your time is a precious gift. Consider helping with activities at Alpha Care Center.

Your generosity and support inspire us to continue our mission. Together, we can make this Christmas a season of hope and joy for the families we serve. May your holidays be filled with peace, love, and countless

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Holiday Hours and Services
To help you plan your visits and stay connected, here are our holiday hours:

• Week of December 23rd – Both Locations Closed
• Week of December 30th – Both Locations Closed
• Both locations resume regular business hours starting January 6th.

If you need assistance or would like to schedule an appointment before the holidays, please contact us at 616-537-4200 (Lake Odessa) or 616-987-9533 (Lowell). We’re here to support you as you prepare for a joyful and peaceful holiday season.

Emergency Assistance: While our office will be closed on the above dates, we will monitor our messages on Facebook and respond to emergencies.

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From all of us at Alpha Care Center, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our community and helping us share hope and love this season.

Partner Page

Client Page

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Registration for Alpha Care Center’s Vision of Life Dinner is now open!

(and we are looking for sponsors)

Click here to register

Click here to contact us about sponsorship opportunities

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Looking for Encouragement?

Proverbs 31 Ministries offers biblical teaching, encouragement, and training for women who want to know and live the truth. Explore their podcast, devotions, events, books, and more.

*The views expressed by Proverbs 31 Ministries may not reflect the religious beliefs of Alpha Care Center.

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Here’s what’s happening

Over the next 6 months, Alpha Care Center is focusing on better connecting with our clients and partners alike. Here is what that means for you today. 

1. Make sure you follow the correct Facebook page.  On July 15th, the Lowell Alpha Facebook page will become Alpha Care Center – Partners. The Lake Odessa page will become Alpha Care Center. Click here to follow the partner page and click here to follow the main page.
2. If you are a pastor or liaison with your church, subscribe to our church leader’s newsletter to get pre-designed monthly bulletins and PowerPoint slides about Alpha Care Center. Click here to add yourself to the Leaders email list
3. Make sure your church is connected to Alpha Care Center.  We are looking for individuals who want to be a liaison to churches and organizations.  To learn more about this role, email us at info@alphacarecenter.org

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Need a good Podcast?

Politely Rude with Abby Johnson is a podcast hosted by one of the biggest pro-life voices.  With focuses on Parenting, life, politics and navigating the daily chaos. Abby offers a powerful exploration of the issues you care about.  Tap the image to listen on your favorite app.

*The views expressed in this podcast may not reflect the religious beliefs of Alpha Care Center.

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Carrie Durr is excited to begin to fill the shoes of Abigail Guernsey as Development Assistant.  She and her husband Chip have a 3-year-old boy and twin 1-year-old girls.  Before volunteering at Alpha, Carrie worked as a financial advisor for 7 years.  She is also a passionate about cooking fancy foods, home renovation, and loves a good debate.

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Looking for a good read?

Help Her Be Brave by Amy Ford, is a great read. With this book, you can discover your part in saving lives and find your pro-life passion.  Tap the image to buy the book.

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Do you feel led to get involved with Alpha Care Center, but you’re not sure what it would look like? You’ve come to the right place. We have a need for more volunteers — and we are flexible! Whether man, woman, church group, behind the scenes, face-to-face with clients, periodically, or several hours a week — we could go on and on! There are so many variables we can work with to help you follow where you are led. To learn more just place a simple inquiry via info@alphacarecenter.org, or call one of our locations.

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Here are current and upcoming ways you can support Alpha Care Center:

One of our favorite ways to support clients, no matter what season of life they are in, is by encouraging them to participate in BrightCourse. You may have heard that clients can take parenting courses in order to earn points to spend in our Alpha Stores on items for their kids like formula or high chairs. Did you also know that we proudly offer hundreds of courses through BrightCourse and that the course topics aren’t limited to parenting? A few examples of other course categories include:

Life Skills

Examples include, “At the Interview,” “Credit Scores,” and “Screen Time And You.”

Co-Parenting

Examples include, “There Is Hope,” “Beyond Child Support,” and “Meetings and Handling the Handoff.”

Special Circumstances

Examples include, “Healing From Abuse,” “Choosing Marriage,” and “Relationship Loss.”

Bible Studies

Examples include, “Truth and Emotions,” “Receiving Jesus Savoir,” and “Forgiving From The Heart.”

How can you help?

• Pray over our clients for continued motivation to learn and evolve as parents and individuals.
• Share about this opportunity with any parents or soon-to-be parents that you know. There are no income checks or requirements to become a client at Alpha Care Center.
• Consider becoming a monthly financial partner or increasing your monthly gift so that we can continue offering this education to individuals in  Lowell, Lake Odessa, and many surrounding communities.

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Our events, like the Annual Ladies Luncheon, are an incredible opportunity for Alpha Care Center to strengthen its community. A great big THANK YOU to everyone who supported this event by praying, volunteering, donating auction items, and contributing financially! There were so many successes and it was evident that God was working through it all. The food was amazing, the talk was inspiring, the venue was welcoming, and we raised $8,847! Look for this event again next year!

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Event Information:

Bring your friends and family and come join us on Saturday, March 16th for our annual Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction! You will begin to dream of a beautiful spring where you watch many things around you be “Made New.” Each $25 luncheon ticket will benefit Alpha Care Center along with proceeds from the Silent Auction. 

There will be time to view and bid on auction items beginning at 11:30am. Our lovely meal will begin at 11:40am followed by the introduction of our new Executive Director, Stephanie Wellwood. 

We will end with more time to place your final bids on auction items.

We trust that your 2024 is off to a great start! Marking these dates on your calendar will surely contribute to an exciting year. Each person that intentionally chooses to participate at our events is appreciated more than they know. We love seeing our extended Alpha Care Center family to catch up.

Join us!

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Will you be a silent auction hero?

We are looking for donations to make this the most super silent auction yet!

This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your family, church, life group, coworkers, or business to work together and join in on the fun. All proceeds will benefit both Lake Odessa and Lowell communities by supporting Alpha Care Center.

For ideas or questions, contact Abigail at abigailg@alphacarecenter.orgrg

How was your Christmas holiday? I pray that you had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends and were able to reflect on Christ’s birth, the Savior of the World. As we wrap up 2023, I would like to share some reflections from our ministry at Alpha Care Center, but first, let me introduce myself.

I am the new Executive Director at Alpha Care Center. I have been serving at Alpha for almost 5 years, starting out as a volunteer client advocate and then moving into a leadership role helping to establish the Lake Odessa location. God has now opened the door – very wide – for me to now become the Executive Director. I am a wife and a mother, but most importantly, I am a Child of God.

Starting this new chapter in my life has given me reason to look more closely at the ministry we provide to the Lake Odessa and Lowell communities. Alpha Care Center exists to make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children in our communities. We empower them to make life changing decisions pertaining to unplanned pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. We desire that each client hear about the love of Christ, be shown the love of Christ, and accept the love of Christ.

We start with compassion. We aim to bring clarity. We offer companionship. We help people find a community. We point all things to Christ.

In 2023 Alpha Care Center:

• Performed 37 pregnancy tests.
• Performed 43 ultrasounds.
• Facilitated one (1) abortion pill rescue protocol.
• Increased the average number of clients seen at both locations.
• Served 124 unique client families.
• Provided 610 earn while you learn (EWYL) appointments.

Alpha cannot do the work that God has laid before us without partners like you. The cost of services and material supplies has increased exponentially in 2023. Through your generous giving, Alpha Care Center was able to assist families with diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, etc. This past year we were able to provide over 20,000 diapers – at $0.40 a diaper . . . that’s over $8000 in diapers!!!

As we plan for 2024, we would like to end 2023 strong and start the new year off avoiding any budget shortfalls. Would you prayerfully consider a year-end gift of $5, $50, or 500 to aid Alpha in providing services to families seeking our support? Your gift is tax-deductible.  Perhaps you would like to commit to giving monthly through 2024. Monthly donations are easy to set up and allow us to budget, knowing your gift of support is on its way.

Unable to give financially? We have opportunities allowing you to tangibly serve. Please email me at stephaniew@alphacarecenter.org to learn more about volunteering. Alpha Care Center has opportunities at both our locations that can fit your busy schedule.

Faithfully serving,

As our partner, we thank you for your prayers and support. Thank you for providing HOPE and supporting LIFE!

Stephanie Wellwood

Executive Director

Alpha CareCenter

Lake Odessa:616.537.4200

Lowell:616.987.9533