CARE Center

My husband, Don, and I are long time Living Hope members. I want to introduce you to the CARE Center located in Southaven, MS. The name profoundly describes this amazing place. I volunteer there and when I leave at the end of my day my heart always praises the Lord for allowing me to be there.

I was an office admin pretty much my whole life. Now I am in scrubs and taking blood pressure and medical history.  The best part is that I get to know the precious clients who come to the CARE Center. Each one has a story, and anyone who enters the Center is loved and cared for individually. It’s amazing how often God uses stories in my life that are so perfect in touching their lives. We have the freedom to share our faith and pray when the opportunity arises.

The volunteers at the CARE Center  are there to attend to women, encourage, love and help them, and always point them to life for their baby. If they cannot get a Dr., they can come every month for a checkup and receive ultrasounds as needed. Services are free. Each new client receives a Bible bag with a full size Bible and personal care items.  If their pregnancy test is positive, they will receive a large bag with baby items, blankets, diapers, clothes and toys. The Center has a large resource room with clothing for babies and siblings, formula, diapers, wipes, food, blankets, baby seats, etc. These are all donated items.

I have seen clients change their minds from wanting an abortion to choosing life! It is always such a huge celebration! The CARE Center is comprised of all volunteers! The only one that gets a stipend is the medical Sonographer who does the ultrasounds. When I think of the CARE Center, I think of God’s love and care being on display. We can always use volunteers!

- Carol Rodemeyer