Brooklynn's Embrace Grace Fundraiser

These past seven years, I’ve gotten to do work I truly LOVE while seeing firsthand how God moves through churches and pregnancy centers to support moms through unexpected pregnancies and single motherhood. We now have support groups in 1,200 churches across all 50 states, but we’re dreaming even bigger. Our goal is to see a support group in every zip code across the country.

Today, I’m hoping to spread the word and rally a handful of people to give to my fundraiser. It may be a small piece of the bigger goal, but every gift helps us move closer to it. I'm especially excited that we have a donor who is willing to match every dollar that comes in. So your gift is DOUBLED! 

One of my favorite parts of my job is keeping our website updated with the incredible stories that come in from groups around the country. Here’s one of my favorites from this semester:

“Before Embrace Grace, I wanted nothing to do with God. I had grown up knowing who He was, but after everything I had been through, I couldn't understand why He would allow so much pain in my life. I found myself questioning His love and slowly walked away from my relationship with Him. By the time I found out I was pregnant with my third child, I was just looking for resources to help me through another unexpected pregnancy.

A friend told me about a pregnancy resource center, and while looking through the information she brought home, I came across Embrace Grace. I'll admit, I only signed up because of the baby shower. I convinced myself I would go once, everyone would judge me, and I would never come back. Instead, I was met with kindness from the very first night. The leaders welcomed me with open arms, and as the weeks went on, I began to believe the truths they were teaching about God's love. For the first time in a long time, I truly encountered Him again. The baby shower was another reminder of that love. I had never experienced one with my first two children, so being celebrated in that way meant more than I could have imagined.

Embrace Grace reminded me that my worth isn't defined by my past or my circumstances. It gave me the confidence to believe that I can be everything my children need me to be. More importantly, it reconnected me with Jesus and gave me a community of women who continue to remind me that God is always with me. I came looking for help, but I left with something far greater: a renewed relationship with Christ and the assurance that I don't have to walk this journey by myself.” - Che 

You can read all of our recent stories on our blog: https://www.embracegrace.com/newsroom