News Summary
The Pregnancy Support Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will shut down on July 16, closing a 40-year chapter of providing vital resources to women and families. Since 1984, the center assisted nearly 17,000 clients with essential services, including counseling and supplies for new mothers. The center cited retirement plans and a reaffirmed mission as reasons for the closure, marking a significant loss for the local community it served.
Bowling Green Announces Closure of Pregnancy Support Center After 40 Years of Service
The Pregnancy Support Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is set to close its doors on July 16, 2025, ending a 40-year chapter of community support. The center has been a vital resource for women and families since its inception in 1984, assisting nearly 17,000 clients with a range of services aimed at supporting new and expecting mothers.
Throughout its years of operation, the center has provided critical resources including diapers, baby bottles, and clothing for mothers and babies. It has also offered self-pregnancy testing, parenting training, counseling, formula assistance, and referrals to medical professionals. The center additionally collaborates with the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) to extend nutritional support to low-income women and their children, which has expanded its impact in the community.
The center currently operates with a modest staff of just two: Executive Director Don Fricks and programs coordinator Carol Aldridge. All services are provided without charge and in a confidential manner, underscoring the organization’s commitment to supporting its clients in a non-judgmental environment.
Reasons for Closure
The decision to close the Pregnancy Support Center stems from various factors, including the retirement plans of Fricks, who at 83 years old has expressed a desire to step back. Fricks emphasized the center’s important legacy, feeling that its purpose has been reaffirmed following the 2022 Supreme Court ruling that reversed Roe v. Wade, which initially framed the center’s mission.
Historical Context
Founded as an alternative to abortion when the original Roe v. Wade was in effect, the Pregnancy Support Center has focused on providing resources and assistance without advocating for abortion. It has also offered post-abortion counseling to mothers, helping many process their experiences. The center has remained steadfast in its Christian values while catering to the needs of the community.
Fricks reflected on the long-standing support from the Bowling Green community, acknowledging the helpful role that the center has played in the lives of countless families. He remembers receiving heartfelt gratitude from clients, including a significant moment involving a mother who sought assistance over 30 years ago.
Future Plans
As the center approaches its closure date, plans are in place to donate its remaining supplies to women in need as well as to other pregnancy support centers within the area. This move aims to ensure that the resources continue to assist families even after the center’s operations have ceased.
Impact on the Community
The closure of the Pregnancy Support Center marks the end of an era for many in Bowling Green and the surrounding areas. The center has been a beacon of hope and support for individuals facing unexpected pregnancies or needing assistance. Its services have helped foster a greater sense of community among local families.
As the Bowling Green community prepares to bid farewell to the center, its decades of service will be remembered by those who have benefited from its programs and resources. The legacy of the Pregnancy Support Center will continue to resonate in the lives it has touched throughout its four decades of operation.
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Additional Resources
- Kentucky Today: Bowling Green Pregnancy Support Center Closure
- WBKO: Pregnancy Support Center Permanently Closes
- BG Daily News: Catholic Youth Volunteer
- Pregnancy Help News: Bowling Green Pregnancy Center Support
- Wikipedia: Pregnancy
- Google Search: Pregnancy Support Center
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