Volunteering to Make a Difference

Meet Casey, whose life has been impacted by the Pregnancy Care Center so she chose to make an impact through volunteering!

PCC: Where did you first hear about the Pregnancy Care Center and why did you decide to become involved with the ministry?

Casey: I first heard about the Pregnancy Care Center when I was in 6^th grade at St. Peter’s Lutheran School. We were beginning to learn sex education and were taught about the functions of the Pregnancy Care Center. During my 8^th grade year, Tracey Pike came and shared her story with us and talked to us about both the religious and health- related benefits of remaining abstinent. Apparently I didn’t listen well enough, because during my sophomore year of high school I became pregnant with my now 2 year old son, Rowan. After struggling to balance my school work with my family relationships and motherhood, I decided that I should try to help other girls in my situation however I could. I became a regular volunteer, sorting clothes, tying diapers, and stuffing bottles each week. When I turned 18, I was able to become a volunteer receptionist and I absolutely loved being able to answer the phone calls and help girls my age who were experiencing unplanned pregnancies to figure out what to do next.

PCC: What is your favorite part of volunteering for the PCC?

Casey: My favorite part of volunteering at PCC is the relationship between all of the managers, nurses, counselors, and volunteers. I love learning from everyone there and feeling comfortable talking to them about anything!

PCC: How has volunteering at the PCC impacted you?

Casey: I think volunteering at PCC has taught me a lot about how God feels about premarital sex. I has been able to ask forgiveness and make better decisions for myself. I have also realized that becoming a counselor at the Pregnancy Care Center is something that really interests me and is a definite possibility for me in the future.

PCC: In your opinion, why is it important to have a place like the PCC available to the community?

Casey: It is SO important for communities to have a place for struggling pregnant teens and young women to seek help. I love that the Pregnancy Care Center not only provides physical support and emotional support, but they also provide spiritual support to those who seek it. It is a perfect way to develop a strong mother who can make positive choices for her children.

PCC: What are your future goals and plans now that you have graduated high school?

Casey: I am now a student at Purdue University and will begin taking classes in the fall. My fiancé (Rowan’s dad), Kevin, and I are getting married on July 14^th before we move to Lafayette together with Rowan. Kevin will be studying Mechanical Engineering and I will be obtaining a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. We are so excited about the future and what it will hold for our little family.