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Dear Community Members
As the Executive Director of Options Pregnancy Centre Lennoxville, I am honored to share our heart and drive. We are a Christian ministry dedicated to welcoming everyone, ensuring that those facing unplanned pregnancies know they have options and can find genuine support and hope in our community. We envision a future where the church and society are so compassionate that our services are no longer needed.
Some women, when finding out they are unexpectedly pregnant, feel like abortion is their only option. Over the next three years, we are committed to being the safe haven for women considering whether abortion is or was the right choice for them. We provide a supportive environment where individuals can make pregnancy decisions that are informed, evidence-based, and aligned with their belief systems, free from outside pressure. Our core values focus on empowering women and families by equipping them with necessary tools and resources and advocating for those grappling with the decision of abortion, parenting, or placing for adoption. We acknowledge that the work we do is sensitive, and a controversial political & social topic. Our centre seeks to advocate for a society where fewer women feel that abortion is their only option, not by restricting access to abortion, but by expanding the support and alternatives available to them. It’s about fostering an environment where women are empowered to make informed and supported decisions, whatever they may choose. We believe in our clients' free will to make their own decisions and understand that their choice is significant, complex, and life-impacting for everyone involved. Our information, methodologies, and materials are carefully reviewed by external medical and mental health professionals to ensure accuracy and adherence to best practices. Inspired by the story of Hagar, the first crisis pregnancy recorded in the Bible (Genesis 16), we strive to be a safe place where women can share their stories without fear of judgment. Just as God first cared about Hagar’s story and listened to her, we are dedicated to honoring each woman's journey. As Corey Purdy-Smith said, a pro-choice activist from Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, "if there is anything that both sides of the debate can agree on it is that the fewer abortions there are, the better. [...] Pro-choice is as much about ensuring a woman’s right to not abort as it is about her right to abort." (2008). Thank you for your support as we work to create hope and support for women and families facing the complexities of unplanned pregnancy. With gratitude, Hannah Hornibrook Executive Director
