Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center, nominated by donor Maggie. They offer confidential, free pregnancy tests and peer counseling in Central Mass. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

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About nominee First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center

Please familiarize yourself with the definition of pregnancy resource centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers. These nonprofit organizations "typically run by Christians who adhere to a strictly socially conservative viewpoint" ... "are established to persuade pregnant women against having an abortion" and "have also frequently been found to disseminate false medical information, usually about the supposed physical and mental health risks of abortion." (See Wikipedia page for references.)

Whether this information makes you more or less likely to want to vote for First Concern is a very personal decision. But since their web site (quoted below) doesn't explicitly mention steering clients away from abortion, I figured I should mention that's the typical pattern. Note that I have no direct knowledge of First Concern specifically. Beyond counseling, it appears that First Concern offers other valuable services to their community. So, now you know, and knowing is half the battle! (The other half is lasers.)

It’s Your Choice

If you recently found out you’re pregnant and don’t know what to do next, we are here for you. Know that you have more options than you think, as well as the time to explore each of those options fully. Many women and men feel rushed to make a decision regarding their unplanned pregnancy or feel pressure from friends and family to make a certain decision regarding the outcome of their pregnancy.

However, only you can make the decision that’s right for you. The best way to make an educated decision about your unplanned pregnancy is to learn about your options and talk to an objective, third-party about how each option would impact your life.

At First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center, we can be that objective, third-party. Our goal is to listen to you and provide you with updated information and resources about parenting, adoption and abortion. Learn more about each option by clicking the links below.

Abortion Pill Reversal

If you’ve taken the first pill of RU-486 and have changed your mind, it may not be too late! You may qualify for Abortion Pill Reversal. Contact the 24/7 Hotline immediately to learn if you are eligible. How does abortion pill reversal work? After taking the first pill in the abortion pill series, you may...

Abortion

You may be considering abortion if you are unsure of whether you want to continue with your pregnancy. Often, women feel that abortion is their only option because they feel unsupported or feel pressure from others to end their pregnancy. Before making a decision, learn about the different types of abortion procedures and the associated...

Adoption

Are you thinking about choosing adoption for the outcome of your unplanned pregnancy? Many women consider adoption for a variety of reasons, but before you make a decision, you’ll want to consider how adoption would play out in your current situation. During the decision-making process, you may identify with some of the following statements: I...

Parenting

If you are considering parenting as the outcome for your unplanned pregnancy, you likely have many questions on how that would work in your unique situation. Parenting is a big decision, but so are your other options, which is why it should be carefully considered before making a final choice. Here are some of the...

So please visit the page of nominee First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out their video with a testimonial from a women assisted by First Concern: