Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

The Jeremiah 1:5 Project, an initiative of the Douglass Leadership Institute, encouraged Black churches nationwide to speak out about the sanctity of human life and increase support for women facing unexpected pregnancies through Jeremiah 1:5 Sunday held on August 30. The initiative aims to raise awareness about abortion's impact on the Black community, foster relationships between churches and pregnancy centers, and mobilize congregations to provide ongoing care for Black families, with participation reported in states including Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas.

Tabitha Goodling reports on increased services provided by Ohio pregnancy centers and the economic pressures faced by their clients. The article combines coalition data, comments from Savannah Marten, and a client account to describe the need for material and relational support.

Marten reflects on pregnancy-center workers joining the 2025 Ohio March for Life alongside families, clergy, and public officials. She argues that shared public witness and practical pregnancy support demonstrate that local pro-life ministry need not be isolated.