Urban Initiative.In Allegheny County, African-American women comprise only 13% of the population yet suffer over 40% of the abortions here. The Urban Initiative is intentional about addressing this social injustice. We have committed to extend our reach into the underserved African-American communities and serve women most vulnerable to abortion. Our Wilkinsburg location opened in November 2009 within the Hosanna House complex in the heart of Wilkinsburg. The Baby Steps program and a beautiful well stocked baby boutique give practical help, spiritual support and provide a medical assessment and follow-up. These services have been proven to reduce abortion and promote healthy relationships. 

Campus Project. More than 45,000 students live and learn in Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Oakland and Downtown. The Campus Project supports student who may be away from home for the first time facing unique needs and fears while they seek out meaningful relationships. Our goal is to create awareness and make connections to student populations through social networking, student health cooperatives, and dorm education programs that will lead them to our ministry. Our Oakland location is our busiest center and currently serves almost 70% of our clients. We seek a new Oakland location that is more visible and more accessible to the thousands who need our services there. For more about The Choice is Life! Campaign, click here.

Baby Steps. 90% of the women who view a sonogram will choose life for their baby. But this courageous choice will require support and ongoing care. The Baby Steps program insures that every client can experience a healthy pregnancy and birth for her child. The program was developed by our staff to meet the unique needs of our clients. It combines education and accountability enabling moms to earn baby steps dollars to buy items in our boutiques.   Parenting, finances, adoption, and sexual integrity are part of the core curriculum. In addition, the client may choose from a menu of educational choices to achieve her goals. 

Educational Outreach. As a staff we know that preventing unintended pregnancy is the best way to reduce abortion. Our team of speakers reaches thousands of students and their parents with the message of sexual integrity: that abstinence from sex until marriage is a reasonable, desirable, and attainable goal.. Public and Private schools as well as church youth groups invite our speakers year after year to encourage healthy sexual choices. We share the most up to date statistics and draw from our “on the ground” experience with young people in our Centers.   

PACE Post Abortion Counseling and Education. It is estimated that almost 40% of adult women have experienced a past abortion. This sobering reality indicates that our churches are filled with hurting women who hide their past with shame and guilt. Many have experienced depression, suicidal thoughts and broken relationships as a result. Forgiven and Set Free is a 10 week Bible Study that transforms lives. As the atoneing death of Chirst is experienced, each participant can know the freedom of grace and reconciliation. Each of our Centers offers PACE on-site.