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Serving women, men, and families through the pregnancy and parenting journey. We will be your advocate for as long as you feel we can help you.

The Family Life Center is a locally organized and funded faith-based not-for-profit organization. We serve the entire community regardless of race, creed, nationality, age or marital status. We are committed to respecting your privacy, your rights, and your worth as a person. We are committed to providing the best evidence-based educational material available on pregnancy, prenatal development, the methods and risks of abortion, and other pregnancy and parenting related issues. We are here to serve you!

11/10/2026

🎄 GIVE HOPE. SHARE LOVE. BLESS A BABY. ❤️

Looking for a meaningful Christmas tradition to start with your family this year? We have a fun and purposeful way to make this Advent season extra special!

Join Family Life Center for our Reverse Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baby Blessings! 👶

Instead of opening a gift each day, you'll be GIVING one! Starting December 1, collect a different baby item each day and add it to a box or laundry basket. By Christmas Eve, you'll have a wonderful collection of items to help bless the moms, dads, and babies served by Family Life Center.

From diapers and wipes to baby clothes, blankets, books, and more, every item makes a difference!

🎁 Here's how it works:
❤️ Follow the Reverse Advent Calendar from December 1–24.
❤️ Add the featured baby item to your collection each day.
❤️ Bring your completed donation to any Family Life Center location in January (we are closed between Christmas and New Year's).

What a beautiful way to teach children the joy of giving, create a new family tradition, and share the love of Christ with families in our community!

This Christmas, let's fill more than stockings. Let's fill hearts with HOPE!

Will your family join us? Share this post and invite your friends, family, church, or small group to participate!

10/28/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to St. Thomas Church in Newton for generously donating a portion of the proceeds from their Harvest Picnic to the Family Life Center!

We are truly grateful for your faithful partnership and continued generosity.

Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of moms, dads, babies, and families right here in our community.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us share love, hope, and practical support with those we serve!

10/22/2026

🧵💕 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the wonderful ladies of the Sew Happy Hearts of Neoga!

This talented group gathers to sew, and this time they chose to bless the Family Life Center with a beautiful, timely donation of handmade blankets, quilts, bibs, burp cloths, and tag blankets!

We are incredibly grateful for the time, dedication, and love poured into every single item. Your generosity will bring warmth, comfort, and care to the families we serve.

Thank you for using your gifts and talents to make a difference.
Every stitch is a beautiful reminder of love in action!

10/13/2026

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Today we honor the pastors who give so much to their churches and communities.

Thank you for the prayers, long hours, sacrifices, encouragement, and countless ways you serve - many that no one ever sees.

At Family Life Center, we’re especially grateful for the pastors and churches who pray for us, support our mission, and partner with us as we serve families in our communities.

10/07/2026

Your Baby's Story Is Already Unfolding...

One of the most exciting moments of pregnancy is seeing your baby for the very first time. Join us on October 14th for Ultrasound Model Day at our Shelbyville Center.

If you're 7–12 weeks pregnant, you can receive free ultrasound images of your little one while helping our nurses continue their training and education.

Whether you're expecting a baby for the first time or simply seeking support on your pregnancy journey, we're honored to be part of this special moment with you.

📞 Call today to schedule your appointment!

▪️ Shelbyville – 217-774-4874

Can't make it on October 14th? No worries! Please give us a call, and we'll be happy to schedule your ultrasound for an alternative day that works better for you.

10/04/2026

Every life has value. Every stage has purpose. Every life deserves love.

October is Respect Life Month: a time to celebrate the precious gift of life, from the very beginning in the womb through every season of life.

It’s a reminder that human worth is not measured by age, ability, or circumstance.
Every life matters, especially when it is most vulnerable.

May we do more than recognize the value of life. May we demonstrate it through compassion, kindness, and the way we care for one another.

Every life is worth protecting. Every person is worth loving.

09/25/2026

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR MATCHING PARTNERS! 💙

We are incredibly grateful for the five amazing partners who believed in the vision of Family Life Center and stepped forward to make a difference.

Because of their generosity, we were able to offer a $55,000 MATCH at our Vision Dinner. Their commitment encouraged others to give and helped make the evening truly special.

Your generosity means so much to us, and we are honored to have you standing with us as we move forward.

From all of us at Family Life Center, thank you for being a part of our vision!

09/24/2026

💙 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VISION DINNER TABLE HOSTS! 💙

What a blessing each of our Vision Dinner table hosts was to Family Life Center!

Thank you for inviting your friends and family, welcoming your guests, sharing our vision, and helping create a room filled with meaningful conversations, connection, and hope. 🥰

Your willingness to open your table and personally invite others made a difference. Because of YOU, 71 new partners had the opportunity to hear how Family Life Center is serving vulnerable women, men, and families in our communities.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, heart, and generosity you invested in making this evening so special. Your partnership truly matters!

✨ Thank you for hosting a table, sharing the vision, and believing in the future of Family Life Center! ✨

09/22/2026

💙 Thank You from Family Life Center! 💙

Family Life Center would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our incredible Vision Dinner Host Committee for their time, dedication, generosity, and unwavering support.

A very special thank you to:
~Diane & Richard Siemer
~Dana Beaumont
~Dr. Dale Spindler
~Brett Lessley
~Richard Britton

Your leadership, encouragement, and commitment have played such an important role in helping make our efforts possible. Thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping make a lasting impact in our community.

With sincere gratitude, Family Life Center 🙏

Address

605 Eden Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173425433

Website

http://familylifepcc.org/

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