One of the families YOU provided help and hope to!
“Alcove has been absolutely amazing! Becoming a new mommy comes with a lot of questions and concerns, and the employees are amazing!! Being blessed with an advocate definitely makes “us” more comfortable with our blessing on the way!”
– Lashawna’s Google Review
Photos By: Cindy Matthews, Volunteer Photographer
For four years after college, I was a missionary in the Dominican Republic. It was life-changing, and there are still days I’m convinced the mountains of the DR are my most natural habitat.
The experience informed how I think about culture, religion, and politics: those problems every society faces that I try to solve in my head on a morning run.
In the DR, as in most of Latin America and the Caribbean, abortion is illegal and culturally unacceptable. Nothing grieves my heart more than when immigrants feel emboldened by our culture of death to kill their own children. Tragically, this is happening more often. We will serve twice as many Hispanic women considering abortion this year than any previous year.
The great news is that God has gifted our team with multiple bilingual staff and volunteers and our Hispanic clients are 40% more likely than our average client to change their mind and choose life for their baby.
Please pray with me that we would stop exporting our abortion views to other cultures. Pray that our team would be well-equipped to handle clients from any background or language. As always, thank you for your partnership with our ministry.
“God has been extremely good to me” – Camela told her church family at World Outreach Worship Center. She had mustered up the courage to share her testimony on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.
Camela’s reaction to the news was a plea to God –
“The thought of abortion came to me, so I went online looking for help. I found Alcove Health and said, ‘Wow! It’s a free clinic!’ and I made an appointment. Upon arriving at my appointment, I realized it was a Christian clinic, and right then and there, I said, ‘Oh, this is not going to work for me.’ But I still went in.“
God was bringing Camela the help and hope she needed, and at that moment, the Holy Spirit was working in her heart to combat the lies in her head about why it wouldn’t work to bring this new life into her life.
“When I met with Nurse Kinta, I told her what I wanted to do. She hugged me and said, ‘No, you’re not going to do that’. Then, on the ultrasound screen, she showed me my little baby. And I said to myself, ‘This is a life inside of me. God, I can’t do it.’
I had given up everything when I found out I was pregnant; I had given up on myself. Care Net Peninsula came into my life, and they brought my hope back. They brought me a mentor, and this is where my spiritual mother came into my life”.
That spiritual mother was Pastor Terrie Council, of WOWC, whom Camela met through our Spiritual Mentorship Program.
“She has been a tower of strength for me and was only supposed to be with me for six weeks. But here we are, almost a year later, as she holds my precious little angel. I was raised in a Godly home by a Pastor and teacher; I knew God. But sometimes, we lose our way. This tremendous woman of God came into my life and mentored me, shared with me, and guided me, never letting me make excuses for myself.
God showed Pastor Terrie something in me that I didn’t even see in myself. She has been there for me when I needed it most and is like a mom to me. God is good. I’ll never leave, and I’ll always be in his sanctuary.”
Because of your support and partnership, we can meet our clients’ physical, mental, and spiritual needs. When a woman comes to us about her unplanned pregnancy, she is presented with an opportunity during that visit to connect with a local Christian woman. This mentor steps into her life and walks alongside her spiritually, showing how great our God is, even in the most challenging of seasons.
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of more than forty books and curricula that have sold fourteen million copies in total.
After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee became a Christian in 1981, inspiring his best-selling book, The Case for Christ. In 2017, Lee’s spiritual journey was depicted in an award-winning motion picture which was shown in theaters around the world.
Lee has been described in the Washington Post as “one of the evangelical community’s most popular apologists.” He was educated at the University of Missouri and Yale Law School. He was a journalist for fourteen years at The Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, winning Illinois’ highest honors for both investigative reporting and public service journalism from United Press International.
Lee currently serves as Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University.
Learn more about Lee: https://leestrobel.com/about
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
We and the women we serve are so thankful for you all.
Photos By: Cindy Matthews, Volunteer Photographer
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
There is something incredibly special about newborn photo sessions—the tiny details, the soft snuggles, the quiet moments. But recently all of that was doubled when we captured these moments for a set of twin girls you helped this past year.
Photos By: Cindy Matthews, Volunteer Photographer
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
There’s nothing more heartwarming than the bond between a mother and her baby. These photos capture the quiet joy, tender snuggles, and playful giggles that fill their days. From sweet cuddles to shared smiles, every moment is a reminder of just how powerful and beautiful that connection is.
Other Sessions: Maternity
Photos By: Cindy Matthews, Volunteer Photographer
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
The ultrasound photo below tells a beautiful story. The pinnacle of God’s design on display in all its glory. A baby boy being formed in his mother’s womb. A stunningly clear three-dimensional image that showcases God’s ingenuity and human ingenuity in the same picture. The story of a mom defying the deadly lies of a sick culture and choosing life for her son. And of a community that gives sacrificially so that local women facing an unplanned pregnancy have a safe place to get the help they need – at no cost to them.
On top of your usual generosity, you gave so that Care Net Peninsula could build a permanent place to serve vulnerable moms and babies in our community. After 38 years of serving well over 10,000 clients we no have a beautiful, welcoming, state-of-the-art clinic that is a reflection of your love and passion for the women and babies we serve.
My commitment to you is that we will do whatever we can to leverage our new facility to serve as many moms and save as many babies as possible Please continue to give generously to this mission and pray regularly for our clients, their babies, and our staff.
The ultrasound photo below tells a beautiful story. The pinnacle of God’s design on display in all its glory. A baby boy being formed in his mother’s womb. A stunningly clear three-dimensional image that showcases God’s ingenuity and human
ingenuity in the same picture. The story of a mom defying the deadly lies of a sick culture and choosing life for her son. And of a community that gives sacrificially so that local women facing an unplanned pregnancy have a safe place to get the help they need – at no cost to them.
On top of your usual generosity, you gave so that Care Net Peninsula could build a permanent place to serve vulnerable moms and babies in our community. After 38 years of serving well over 10,000 clients we no have a beautiful, welcoming, state-of-the-art clinic that is a reflection of your love and passion for the women and babies we serve.
My commitment to you is that we will do whatever we can to leverage our new facility to serve as many moms and save as many babies as possible Please continue to give generously to this mission and pray regularly for our clients, their babies, and our staff.
Executive Director
ABORTION IS ON THE RISE
According to the Virginia Department of Health, which is not correctly accounting for abortions by mail, the abortion rate on the Peninsula increased by 21% in 2022 – the most recent data available.
In Virginia, there are virtually no limitations on abortion up to birth, and nationally, abortions have continued to increase.
total women served
abortion minded women served
confirmed babies saved
ultrasounds
pregnancy tests
STI tests
clients were connected with a church mentor
mothers completed our LEAP parenting program
women received baby supplies
Sarita’s Story – In Her Own Words
“I was in such a comfortable place before I found out I was pregnant. I was 28 years old, raising my daughter and managing motherhood well while focusing on my career in the medical field. My work schedule aligned perfectly with her school schedule, and our day-to-day life was molded around the two of us so that we could be happy and content. I enjoyed the freedom I had. Life was good.
When I found out I was pregnant, it took a toll on me – mentally and physically. I was in a constant battle between myself and my baby. I didn’t know what to do, where to start, who to look to – who to rely on.
I went to Alcove Health because I was comfortable with them. I came here 9 years ago with my first child. I knew I could trust them.
I experienced a family at Alcove – a mother, a nurturer, and a team who healed me back to life. I felt uplifted and empowered. I knew Alcove was where I could leave my tears, and when I walked out those doors, my shoulders would no longer be heavy. I didn’t leave feeling like a patient. I left feeling like I was a daughter, loved and cared for by the whole team.
Since my first visit, I have become a better woman and mother. I love this team with every ounce of me, and I know that my time with them will live with me for the rest of my life. I can see that God sent them to save lives. They saved my life and my daughter Gabby’s life.”
Want to make a difference in the lives of women and babies like Sarita and Gabby? Make a gift below to serve more mom and save more babies on the Peninsula!
Defenders4Life
members of our monthly giving community – one of the most sustainable ways to give to our mission.
and more raised for capital campaign funds to go towards building our new home on the Peninsula!
Bottles4Life Campaigns
Peninsula4Life Dinner
Walk4Life
Ryan Holloway
Executive Director
Dr. Jerrid Neeley, D.O.
Medical Director
Shantelle Giles
Clinic Director
Anne Sych
Development Director
Amanda Franks
Marketing Director
Timothy Marr
Operations Director
Sherri Pigue
Client Relations Manager
Kinta Dye, RN, BSN
Nurse Manager
Meg Williams, RN, BSN
Nurse
Karla Laskowski, RN, BSN
Nurse
Denise Espada, RN, BSN
Nurse
Karen Reynolds
Client Advocate
Jenn Nicholson
Client Advocate
Archisha Roberson
Client Advocate
Emalee Yow
Development Coordinator
Rachel Gonzalez
Community Relations Coordinator
Joyce Stackhouse
Administrative Assistant (Admin)
Candra Smith
Administrative Assistant (Clinic)
Kalea Saenz
Video Content Creator
Garrett Maroon
Board Chair
Wayne Holcomb, Esq.
Board Vice-Chair
Pastor Shaun Brown
Board Secretary
Teresa Chalsma
Board Treasurer
Dyan Gurley
Board Member
Pastor Riley Brown
Board Member
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
The saying goes—it takes a village to raise a child. To the women we serve, you’re their village. But saving that child’s life takes an entire team, as Sarita shares with you below in her own words.
“I was in such a comfortable place before I found out I was pregnant. I was 28 years old, raising my daughter and managing motherhood well while focusing on my career in the medical field. My work schedule aligned perfectly with her school schedule, and our day-to-day life was molded around the two of us so that we could be happy and content. I enjoyed the freedom I had. Life was good.“
But two pink lines on a pregnancy test would quickly change that feeling.
“When I found out I was pregnant, it took a toll on me – mentally and physically. I was in a constant battle between myself and my baby. I didn’t know what to do, where to start, who to look to – who to rely on.”
So, she turned to a place she knew. A place she could feel safe.
“I went to Alcove Health because I was comfortable with them. I came here 9 years ago with my first child. I knew I could trust them.
I experienced a family at Alcove – a mother, a nurturer, and a team who healed me back to life. I felt uplifted and empowered. I knew Alcove was where I could leave my tears, and when I walked out those doors, my shoulders would no longer be heavy. I didn’t leave feeling like a patient. I left feeling like I was a daughter loved and cared for by the whole team.”
As Sarita continued, she talked about the women on our team who impacted her.
“The moment I walked through the doors, Candra’s presence at the front desk made me feel safe and put a smile on my face—and every time after. She is a jewel. Karen, my advocate, and Kinta, my nurse, are my light and protectors. In the darkest time of my life, they found a way to make it my brightest. If it wasn’t for the two of them, I don’t know where I would be today”.
Since my first visit, I have become a better woman and mother. I love this team with every ounce of me, and I know that my time with them will live with me for the rest of my life. I can see that God sent them to save lives. They saved my life and my daughter Gabby’s life”.
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
Over the years, God has been very gracious to our team by bringing the right people to the mission at just the right time, and we’re excited for you to meet our newest team member, Rachel González.
Rachel joined our ministry last spring as a development volunteer when she moved to the area after marrying her husband, Bobby, in March. Her vast skills and experience in donor relations made her an asset to our team, and in December, she came on board officially as our new Community Relations Coordinator.
As the Community Relations Coordinator, Rachel will assist Anne and the Development team with our Defenders4Life monthly giving program and donor care. She’s a face you’ll quickly get used to seeing, and we know you’ll love her just as much as we do!
You’ll enjoy hearing about Rachel’s unique background as you get to know her. She grew up a Pastor’s kid, one of four daughters to be exact, and as her faith grew, so did her desire to protect the unborn.
She spent several years living on Prince Edward Island in Canada for ministry purposes, and, while there, volunteered at a local pregnancy center. She is no stranger to taking a stand for life by walking for life in her previous hometown and marching for life in DC.
When she’s not at CNP, you might find Rachel occasionally working as a wedding planner but most certainly out enjoying life. She and her husband Bobby love traveling (she’s visited 43 out of 50 states so far), being outdoors, game nights, movies, mini golf, bowling, singing, and so much more!
So drop by sometime, say hey to our newest team member, and welcome her to the CNP Family!
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
Thank you for providing help and hope to this Mama and her baby girl.
Photos By: Cindy Matthews, Volunteer Photographer
These sweet girls recently celebrated their FIRST birthday, and we can’t help but think about how sweet it has been to watch them grow this last year because of YOU and the support you provide our clinic.
Click to read our latest ministry update from our clinic.
Isn’t this little family the cutest? Thank you for the help and hope you provide for our moms, babies, and families!
Cadie’s story may have turned out differently if it hadn’t been for your support this year.
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