For many in our community, spring is a joyful time filled with new life, but for young mothers and fathers facing an unexpected pregnancy—families like Mark’s—this new life brings fear and uncertainty. At Morning Star, we see so many moms whose partners have even walked away under the pressure of the fear and uncertainty, leaving these mothers overwhelmed and alone and their children fatherless. But because of you, this is changing.
Morning Star needs your help to raise $30,000 to support families like Mark’s with pregnancy medical services for moms, fatherhood counseling for dads, and parenting education for both parents to help their families thrive. This spring, during our $15,000 Matching Gift Campaign, we are excited to partner with the Pronio Family to double YOUR donation up to $15,000. Donate by Father’s Day, June 21, to increase your Life-saving impact.
On average, it costs $655.37 to provide one individual with Morning Star’s Life-affirming services. Your gift ensures that no mother has to face pregnancy alone and that every dad who comes to Morning Star is equipped to lead.
Will you give a special Father’s Day gift today and see your impact doubled? Will you plant a seed that will bear fruit for generations of fathers and families to come? Your donation today is strengthening an entire family.
Meet Mark.
Mark* was in a long-distance relationship and was shocked when he learned his partner was pregnant. He didn’t know the first thing about caring for a baby—or supporting a mother. But through your investment in Morning Star, they found a way forward together.
When Mark’s partner came to Morning Star for her initial pregnancy services appointment, she met with a patient advocate to learn about all her pregnancy options, and Mark met with his own client advocate, who sat down with him to provide him that same information, listening to his concerns and answering his questions.
Mark then joined his partner for her ultrasound. They watched their baby move on the screen as the sonographer educated them about their child’s prenatal development. Neither Mark nor his partner could ignore the truth: They wanted to keep their baby… and they wanted the best for his future!
“I want to know as much as I need to know because when I bring this person into this world I want to be there for them. I want to be the person they can look up to. I need to be the best that I can be.”
—Mark
Their advocates gave Mark and his partner information on community resources and Morning Star’s parenting classes. Mark made the decision to move to PA, and the couple started attending classes together, learning about healthy relationships, child care, nutrition, and finances. Through Fatherhood Foundations, Mark met with a mentor who shared how much his presence mattered.
As he learned to support and care for his partner and baby, Mark gained tools to become a steady, nurturing father. Today, Mark is both present and engaged. Your support didn’t just save a baby: It transformed an entire family!
*Client names have been changed to protect confidentiality. Photos are stock photos posed by models.
