Client Story: Asia and Malani Asia came to First Coast Women’s Services lost and scared. At only 15 years old, she found herself pregnant for the second time after having an abortion, leaving her traumatized and alone. When she found herself pregnant again, she knew she was going to choose life this time and sought … Continued
Dear Friends of First Coast, Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation month? With over 300 volunteers serving our four counties, we sure do have a lot to be thankful for at First Coast Women’s Services! With so many active volunteers, you might be surprised to know that we still need volunteers who can commit to … Continued
A Look Back at 2024 Letter from the new CEO, Jen Pace Thank you for your generous giving and support of First Coast Women’s Services. This annual report reflects on the victories of 2024, celebrates God’s work, and inspires us to move forward with renewed purpose and vision in 2025! In 2024, we saved 1,506 … Continued
Isaiah & Keitra’s Story Keitra came to First Coast Women’s Services worried about her pregnancy. She was fresh out of college, starting her career, and far from her home and family in the Bahamas. Pregnancy was not part of her plans. She and her boyfriend, Isaiah, had been together for several years and had recently … Continued
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 Thank you for standing strong for LIFE! In 2024, we were faced with a decision between life … Continued
What an incredible journey it has been to witness the boundless goodness and provision of God at our St. Augustine center! Since our grand opening on May 6th, we have been on a thrilling and blessed path of growth, serving more clients than ever before at a St. Augustine pregnancy center. In fact, July marked … Continued
I was chosen to live. I had no idea until I was 17 years old and my Mom shared this part of her story during a sermon. Now I can praise God because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and the good thing about it is that my soul knows it very well! (see Psalm … Continued
Since the Baker Center opened its doors in December of 2007, we have had the privilege of serving over 7,000 clients with over 2,425 babies saved from abortion! This past year we have had a greater number of our clients get connected to local churches and become active members. Most women with unplanned pregnancies said … Continued
Mimi’s Story “I was fleeing a domestic violence situation and was pregnant. I wanted an abortion but was unable to get an appointment, so I kept the pregnancy and came to Florida. I had only my belongings and no idea what was next for us. I had spent months trying to get help but was … Continued
What an exciting time for the Northside Center! Since opening our doors in August 2020, and with each passing year, we have welcomed an increasing number of new clients in need of our services. Currently, the demand for our prenatal/parenting courses in our Earn While You Learn program is skyrocketing as women are choosing life … Continued