At Alpha Care Center, women and families in our community receive compassionate care, practical resources, and a safe place to process important decisions. Your partnership makes this work possible and allows us to meet each client with both truth and grace.
Even with all of the weather cancellations in January, Alpha still saw abortion vulnerable clients — a reminder that the need does not pause when conditions are difficult. Because of you, we were able to remain a steady and compassionate presence during uncertain circumstances.
We use specific terms to help our team thoughtfully understand where a client may be in her decision-making process:
Abortion Vulnerable describes a client who may feel pressured toward abortion due to circumstances such as lack of support, financial stress, housing concerns, or relationship challenges. She may not be seeking abortion but is at risk without additional support.
Abortion Minded refers to a client who is actively considering abortion as an option but remains open to discussion, education, and support.
Abortion Determined describes a client who has firmly decided to pursue abortion and is not open to alternatives at the time of her visit.
These definitions help Alpha Care Center respond with appropriate care, compassion, and resources—meeting each client where she is and offering support without judgment. Because of you, we are able to provide individualized support tailored to each woman’s situation.
We would love for you to be part of our upcoming Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction. This special event will be a meaningful time of connection, encouragement, and vision for the future of Alpha Care Center.
If you’re able to attend in person, we would be honored to have you join us. If you cannot attend, you can still participate in the silent auction online — no ticket or in-person attendance required. It’s a wonderful way to support the mission from wherever you are.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting this important mission.
As we enter the month of March, we are leaning into a theme that beautifully reflects the heart of Alpha Care Center: Life, Hope, and Courage.
Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside women and families who need hope in uncertain moments and courage to choose life. We know this work is only possible through God’s guidance and the faithful prayers of supporters like you.
Attached you’ll find our March Prayer Calendar. We invite you to join us in praying each day for our clients, staff, leadership, and for life-affirming policies that protect the most vulnerable. Your prayers make an eternal impact.
We would also love to see you at our upcoming Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction on March 14! There is still time to sign up and join us for an encouraging afternoon centered on celebrating life and supporting the mission of Alpha Care. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, be inspired, and make a difference.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and partnership. Together, we continue to be a voice for life, a place of hope, and a source of courage in our community.
Love, Compassion, and Relationships: February Prayer Calendar
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your continued support of Alpha Care Center. Because of your prayers, generosity, and encouragement, we are able to serve women, men, and families with compassion, truth, and life-affirming care.
At Alpha Care Center, our purpose is to provide free, confidential medical services, education, and material support to those facing unplanned pregnancies and sexual health concerns. We strive to be a place where every person is treated with dignity, love, and respect, and where hope is offered in both words and action.
As we enter the month of February, we invite you to join us in prayer. This month’s Prayer Calendar focuses on love, compassion, and relationships—values that are at the heart of everything we do. Your prayers make a real difference in the lives of our clients, staff, volunteers, and the families we serve.
Thank you for standing with Alpha Care Center and for being an essential part of this mission. We are deeply grateful for you and the role you play in sharing hope and care with our community.
We are excited to invite you to Alpha Care Center’s Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction, a special afternoon of fellowship, generosity, and support for the mission you help make possible.
📍 Location: The Grace Center 191 S Main St, Clarksville, MI
🕰 Event Schedule: Doors open at 11:15 AM Lunch begins at 11:40 AM Silent auction ends at 1:15 PM
This year’s silent auction will include both online and in-person items, giving everyone an opportunity to participate. Even if you’re unable to attend the luncheon, you can still join the online auction fun.
We’re also excited to introduce something new this year—a floral bouquet making table! Attendees will be able to create a beautiful bouquet to take home for an additional fee. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first-come basis.
And of course, we’re thrilled to welcome back the same fabulous chef, so you can once again look forward to a delicious lunch that guests have come to love.
Updates from Alpha Care Center: Clothing Donations & Save the Date
Dear Friends,
We are grateful for the continued support of our Alpha Care Center community and wanted to share two important updates with you.
We are now accepting clothing donations for children up to size 8. These donations help us support families in very practical ways and make a meaningful difference for those we serve. If you have gently used or new children’s clothing you’d like to donate, we would be so thankful for your generosity.
We also invite you to save the date for our Ladies Luncheon & Silent Auction on March 14. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to gather in community, enjoy a delicious meal, and support the life-affirming work of Alpha Care Center. More details and registration information will be coming soon.
Thank you for partnering with us to share love, compassion, and hope with the families we serve.
Sharing the Spirit of Christmas with Our Alpha Families
Dear Friends and Supporters,
The holiday season is upon us, and we’re excited to share that Alpha Care Center will be hosting two separate Christmas parties this year—one for each of our client communities!
✨ Lowell Christmas Party: Tuesday, December 9 ✨ Lake Odessa Christmas Party: Thursday, December 11
Each celebration will include fun holiday activities for families and children, along with a special family gift for every household that attends. These events are a cherished tradition at Alpha Care Center, giving our clients a chance to experience the joy, hope, and love that Christmas brings.
To make these celebrations possible, we’re seeking donations of party supplies, snacks, small gifts, and family-friendly items. If you’d like to help, we’ve made it easy to shop from our Amazon Wish List — simply click the link below to view and purchase items that will go directly toward the parties:
You can also drop off donations at either Alpha Care Center location during regular office hours or contact Tara Wise, taraw@alphacarecenter.org, for more information.
Your generosity helps us create a warm and memorable holiday experience for the families we serve. Thank you for partnering with us to share the love and joy of Christmas this season!
This fall has been full of exciting updates — and it’s all thanks to your support!
We kicked off October with our Vision of Life Dinner, where 105 guests joined us to celebrate what God is doing through Alpha. Attendees took a virtual tour of our Lake Odessa & Lowell centers and learned about our growing need for a larger space in Lake Odessa.
Our 2025 Impact Report will be published in late January or early February — we can’t wait to share the results of your impact!
We’re also thrilled to announce that Alpha received an ultrasound grant from PreBorn! With their help, we’ve added a new Mindray Consona N6 ultrasound machine at our Lowell office. This upgraded technology provides even clearer images for our clients, helping them see life in a powerful new way. The Samsung machine previously used in Lowell will soon move to Lake Odessa, giving that office an upgrade too!
And great news — Lynette Foltz is now a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician! She’ll serve families at our Lake Odessa location on Wednesdays, offering car seat checks and installations for clients and community members.
Thank you for standing with us as we continue to offer compassion, hope, and clarity to those facing unplanned pregnancies. Your partnership makes this possible every single day.
👉 Be on the lookout for our Fall/Winter 2025 newsletter arriving in your mailbox soon!
During August and September, Alpha Care Center continued to serve families in both our Lowell and Lake Odessa locations, even as the summer slowdown set in. Across both centers, we welcomed 11 new clients and served 64 unique individuals through a total of 225 scheduled appointments. Our medical team provided four limited obstetric ultrasounds and three pregnancy tests — all of which were positive — giving clients clarity and support as they navigate early pregnancy. While summer months often bring a dip in appointments due to family schedules and vacations, we’re encouraged by the steady participation in our Earn While You Learn program and ongoing client engagement.
Our material services continued to make a tangible impact in the lives of local families. In just two months, clients redeemed earned points to receive 855 clothing items, 352 bundles of diapers (over 4,200 individual diapers!), 92 bundles of pull-ups, and 124 packages of wipes. Each of these items represents more than just material help — they reflect care, dignity, and encouragement for parents who are working hard to provide for their little ones. Your continued support makes this possible, helping us meet both the physical and emotional needs of families in our community.
It’s hard to believe, but the 2025 Christmas season is just around the corner! After much discussion with our staff, volunteers, and board members, we’ve decided to do something a little different this year. Instead of our traditional Adopt-a-Family event, we’ll be hosting two Christmas parties — one in Lake Odessa (December 11th at the Hughe House) and one in Lowell (December 9th, Location TBD) — open to all of our current, active clients.
Each party will include a fun craft, a festive scavenger hunt, the telling of the Nativity story, and of course, a celebration of Jesus’s birthday complete with cake and finger foods. Every family who attends will receive a themed gift basket filled with thoughtful items to bless them this Christmas season.
As we finalize the details of these baskets, we ask that you pray about how God might be preparing your heart to help. We’ll soon be sharing an Amazon Wish List with the specific items needed to fill the baskets, giving you a chance to take part in spreading Christmas joy to the families we serve.
Stay tuned — more details (and the Amazon link!) will be coming your way soon.
You may have noticed that our updates were a bit quieter during July and August. The past couple of months have been a health challenge for me. After returning from vacation in early July, I began experiencing ongoing fevers and body aches. By early August, I had battled a fever for 15 of the previous 25 days. After many tests and even a trip to the ER, I was diagnosed with two mono-like viruses and Lyme disease. I am grateful to be on the mend and reminded, as the seasons change, that God truly does make all things new.
With school back in session and the crispness of fall in the air, I find comfort in how the shifting seasons reflect God’s control over His creation. While everything around us changes, God remains constant—and we can rest in the promise that Christ will one day make all things new.
I’m also excited to share some wonderful news from Alpha Care Center! Over the past few months, we’ve been working with PreBorn to secure a grant for a new ultrasound machine. PreBorn provides these grants to pregnancy resource centers committed to sharing the Gospel with their clients. Our staff and volunteers have completed all the required training, and I’m thrilled to announce that Alpha has been awarded a grant for a brand-new machine for our Lowell location!
This upgrade will allow us to move our current Lowell machine to Lake Odessa and trade in the older Lake Odessa machine to help offset the cost. (PreBorn doesn’t require this, but we want to be good stewards of our resources.) Stay tuned for a special announcement once the new machine arrives!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Your partnership helps us bring hope, truth, and life to the families we serve.
In His grace, Stephanie Wellwood Executive Director
As part of our recent grant application with PreBorn!, all Alpha staff and volunteers completed evangelism training. In addition to our clinic and Earn While You Learn data, we are now also tracking spiritual impact—reporting monthly on:
Gospel presentations
Invitations to accept Christ
Commitments to Christ
At Alpha Care Center, our purpose remains steady:
“We envision a compassionate community where clarity, companionship, and Christ’s love guide every step. We seek to nurture lives, strengthen families, and build a supporting community grounded in faith, where each individual is valued and uplifted. Together, we strive to be a beacon of hope, embracing every life with love, compassion, and the unwavering presence of Christ.”
Our vision is to save babies by introducing people to Christ. While not every client desires to hear the Gospel, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity. Regardless of faith background, every client receives the same compassionate care rooted in Christ’s love.
Here’s a glimpse of how God has been moving:
June
The Gospel was shared 2 times
1 client rededicated her life to Christ
Staff and volunteers prayed with 17 clients
July
10 clients shared their testimony of salvation with us
The Gospel was shared 4 times
Invitations were given 3 times
2 medical clients accepted Christ as Savior
Staff and volunteers prayed with 25 clients
God has truly blessed Alpha with staff and volunteers who love Him deeply. Please continue to pray for them as they walk alongside clients with compassion, truth, and hope.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for a special evening at our annual Vision of Life Dinner — a night to celebrate life, faith, and the impact we’re making together in our community.
This year’s theme, Forward in Faith, reminds us that when truth is seen, hearts are changed. Together, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal, inspiring stories, and a chance to look ahead at the life-transforming work God is calling us to in the year to come.
Dinner is complimentary, but seating is limited. Please reserve your spot today by visiting https://givebutter.com/RYyVlt or scanning the QR code below.
We can’t wait to spend this memorable evening with you — celebrating victories, sharing vision, and pressing forward in faith.
This is a perfect opportunity to invite friends or family who would love to learn more about Alpha Care Center’s mission. Reserve your seats early — we expect a full house!
We are overflowing with gratitude — and baby bottles! 💙
Thanks to your generosity, this year’s Baby Bottle Boomerang has exceeded our fundraising goal! While we’re still counting coins, cash, and generous online gifts, our early totals show that you’ve made a powerful impact on the lives of local moms, dads, and little ones.
Every bottle you filled, every dollar you gave, and every share on social media — it all added up to something BIG. Because of you, more families will receive the free support, education, and compassionate care they need during pregnancy and early parenting.
🍼 But guess what? The baby bottles don’t disappear after June. Our bottles are available year-round for anyone who wants to keep collecting change or host a mini drive anytime! Every penny counts — no matter the season.
With 44 registered participants and beautiful sunshine overhead, our community came together to walk with purpose—and we’re so thankful you were a part of it. Whether you walked, gave, or cheered us on from afar, your support meant the world.
🎉 Together, we raised approximately $4,400 to support the life-giving work of Alpha Care Center! While we didn’t quite reach our $12,000 goal, the connections, encouragement, and joy shared that day were absolutely priceless.
Your generosity helps provide:
Free pregnancy testing and first-trimester ultrasounds
Parenting classes and material support
Hope, resources, and compassionate care for women and families in our community
📸 Want to relive the day? Check out the full photo gallery on our Partners of Alpha Care Center Facebook page: 👉 View the Photo Gallery
If you missed your chance to donate, there’s still time to help us reach our goal: 👉 Make a donation today
Thank you for walking alongside us. Together, we’re making strides toward a stronger, supported, and life-affirming community.
With gratitude and love,
Stephanie W.
Executive Director
Alpha Care Center
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