Mia and I were standing on the sidewalk with our brochures, gift bags, and the “free pregnancy help’” sign when we noticed a young woman approaching the building. I initiated the conversation with my usual smile and greeting. It was clear that she was conflicted and unhappy. After a few minutes of talking, hugging, and […]
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Facilities closed:
The permanent closure of an abortion or abortion-referral facility that had a Sidewalk Advocates for Life presence.
Workers who quit:
An abortion worker who was influenced by prayer and sidewalk advocacy to leave the business. We refer all workers to And Then There Were None, a ministry that assists abortion workers in transitioning out of the industry.
Hopeful saves:
A “hopeful save” is recorded when a pregnant woman leaves the abortion/abortion-referral facility still pregnant to “think about it,” armed with life-affirming literature and a referral to the local pregnancy resource center
Babies saved:
A baby is recorded as a “save” when a pregnant woman accepts our offer of help at the local pregnancy resource center (PRC), verbally shares that she has chosen life, or gives us very clear signs that she has chosen life.