The Pregnancy Care Center was the first organization to be highlighted as a Springfield Difference Maker. To celebrate all of their efforts in the Springfield area they are kicking of the 2013 calendar year as the January Springfield Difference Maker. PCC is committed to, "providing health, wellness, and relationship education for young people facing an unplanned pregnancy, and presenting healthy relationship education in local schools to equip teens to make positive choices," as their mission statement reads. They provide a number of services including Adoption Education, a Pregnancy Testing Program, and Community Medical Referral.
For the past eleven years the PCC has helped enrich relationships and they have impacted the community in several ways. Among those changes have been a decline in teen pregnancies by 24% since 2000, abortion rates have decreased by more than 49%, and volunteers have invested numerous service hours valued at over $7.34 million. They also visit schools to advocate abstinence education through the Choice Project.
Educational, community, and foundation collaborations are what keep PCC thriving. You can help the PCC continue to educate the Ozarks. Volunteer opportunities range from mentorship to administrative tasks, visit the How To Get Involved page to see the list. Contact Terry Malesky at (417)877-0800 ext. 388 or email volunteer@pccchoices.org and set up an appointment today!
Listen to the full interview by clicking this link: PCC 2013 Interview.
Listen to the full interview by clicking this link: PCC 2013 Interview.
