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A Quebec Story Worth Hearing
A review of an autobiographical story from Quebec, written in French, that tell the story of an unexpected pregnancy and a woman’s journey toward parenthood.
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2 days ago2 min read


3rd Annual Quebec Pregnancy Care Conference: Learning to Better Care for Our Communities
On August 21st, people involved in Christian pregnancy support from across Quebec gathered in Lennoxville for the third annual Quebec Pregnancy Care Conference. This year’s theme, “Operating with Excellence: Caring well for our community” invited participants to reflect on what it means to continually grow in the way we serve.
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Sep 13 min read


Our Tapas Fundraiser is Coming Soon: Support Changes What Feels Possible
Tapas has long been one of Options' most cherished annual fundraisers and one of our most important events of the year, designed to invite our community, supporters, donors, and new people to discover who we are, what we have done, and what's to come.
As a non-profit organization, Options relies on the generosity of our community to provide free, year-round support to women and families facing pregnancy-related challenges. Your partnership helps us offer personalized support
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Sep 12 min read


Restoration Path: Riziki's Story
Riziki, a participant of Options Pregnancy Centre Lennoxville's Restoration Path program, shares her story and how the program helped her discover things about herself that she had never understood before.
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Aug 182 min read


A Partnership Creating Affordability and Support for Lennoxville Families
An article highlighting the partnership between Boutique Encore and Options Pregnancy Centre Lennoxville.
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Aug 53 min read


More Than a Clothing Exchange
A look back at Options Pregnancy Centre Lennoxville’s first Community Clothing Exchange: Creating affordability and connection for families.
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Aug 53 min read


Why Client Care Training Matters: Equipping Compassionate Peer Support Volunteers
We explore why every Client Care Advocate at Options completes comprehensive training before meeting with clients. Walking alongside someone facing a pregnancy-related challenge is both a privilege and a responsibility. While compassion is essential, meaningful support also requires training, self-awareness, and practical skills.
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Jul 234 min read


Building Community: Highlights from Options' Summer 2026 Open House
Community, hope, and meaningful connections were at the heart of Options' second annual Open House. From family-friendly activities to inspiring conversations and stories of lives being impacted, discover why this event is about so much more than opening our doors—it's about building a village where no one walks alone.
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Jul 24 min read


TAPAS Fundraiser | A Taste of Hope
A Beloved Options’ Tradition Tapas has long been one of Options’ most cherished annual fundraisers — and one of our personal favourites with small bites, big impact. When the pandemic hit, we had to pause our gatherings, and this event was truly missed. After a four-year break, Tapas returned last year with renewed energy and joy, reminding us just how special it is to come together as a community. This year, we’re excited to continue the tradition with a fresh new touch. E
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Nov 7, 20254 min read


Destiny’s Story: A Story of Hope and Trust
In September 2020, just before starting school, I felt a strong inner conviction to end my relationship with my boyfriend. We had been dating since June and living in a way that I came to believe was not good for me emotionally, spiritually, or mentally. For me, I’ve come to understand that some choices, while common, can quietly harm our sense of self, our relationships, and even our peace of mind. One of those, in my case, was being physically intimate outside of the commit
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Jun 6, 20253 min read


The Power of Active Listening
Listening is the foundation of communication. It's the beginning of a solution, and sometimes, it is THE solution. It is the practice of...
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Feb 19, 20253 min read


Arina's Story: Making a Difference while Volunteering at Options
I felt strongly that this was a place where I wanted to contribute, even though my field of expertise wasn’t directly related to the cent...
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Feb 5, 20253 min read


La Peur au Ventre: A Documentary Starting Conversations
While Options is a non-political organization, we recognize that politics does affect our work and daily lives. Historically, the United...
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Jan 29, 20253 min read


Jas' Story: Finding Community in an un unlikely place as an LGBTQ+ person
My name is Jas I was 28 years old when I had my first child and living in a relatively new province. Originally, I am from B.C. and moved to the Eastern Townships shortly after COVID began its rampage… but long enough after that the world was already beginning to burn out. Coming from B.C., my French was limited to say the least; learning and improving everyday, but not nearly fluent enough when navigating the prenatal labyrinth. After getting hung up on by different CLSCs an
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Apr 4, 20242 min read


Daling's Story: Navigate this daunting journey alone
A Pregnancy Journey from Fear to Faith to Hope. Discovering I was pregnant was one of the toughest challenges I faced during my pregnancy journey. It wasn't until my 13th week of pregnancy, during a routine check-up and refill for my anemia medication, that I learned I was expecting. The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and tears became a daily occurrence. With this discovery came a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. The first thing the doctors provided me was a referral t
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Mar 25, 20242 min read
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