Abigail Women’s Center — Vital Community Resource For more than 20 years, Abigail Women’s Center has served as a vital community resource providing free and confidential pregnancy services. In 2020-2021, the center provided more than 800 client services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and more than 324 classes to discuss topics on pregnancy and parenting, said Executive Director Betty Pappas, R.N. Under the supervision of Medical Director Dr. David Scholl, the center is able to provide free and confidential services including pregnancy testing and verification of a pregnancy, OB ultrasounds including 3D and 4D ultrasounds. In addition to services, there is a large boutique filled with baby and toddler necessities and accessories, including gently-used equipment and clothing. Parents are able to select items from the boutique through the Earn
While You Learn Program, Bright Course, a series of in-person and online classes to help new mothers and fathers learn about pregnancy, nutrition and newborn care. Families do not need to be enrolled in the classes to access baby and toddler supplies from the boutique. At Abigail Women’s Center, the staff provides compassionate care, practical help and accurate information to those facing pregnancy decisions. Abigail Women’s Center is not supported through local, state or federal government funding. These services are made possible through the generous donors who support the clinic. The monetary donations for the clinic and the donations for the boutique directly support families in the Mendota area and throughout LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Lee counties. Last year, the center moved its annual fundraising ban-
Pictured above are Abigail Women’s Center’s Executive Director Betty Pappas, R.N. and Administrative Assistant Teri McDowell. quet to an online forum. In 2021, the fundraising banquet returned with an additional online virtual forum. The Abigail Women’s Center needs the continued support to provide women with these life-changing services and
to support life in the Illinois Valley Area. To learn how you can support Abigail Women’s Center, visit the website abigailwc.com. For an appointment, call 815-538-3044. Our location is 1610 Stroble Ave., Mendota.
Abigail Women’s Center helps pregnant women and their
FREE SERVICES INCLUDE
OB Ultrasounds (Limited)
Abortion Counseling
Pregnancy Tests
Monthly Diapers & Wipes
Parenting Classes
Baby Boutique
Guidance & Support
1610 Stroble Ave. | Mendota, IL 61342 | (815) 538-3044 100% OF OUR FUNDING AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE GENEROUS GIFTS OF DONORS LIKE YOU.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY
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