Our Purpose
It is our calling to provide compassionate care, practical help, and accurate information to men and women facing unplanned pregnancies or past abortions; to promote premarital abstinence; and to do so in a manner that draws people into a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, to bring Him honor and glory.
- Compassionate Care
Providing a caring, confidential atmosphere to discuss pregnancy options and spiritual truth regarding sexual health, while respecting each individual.
- Practical Support
Providing for individual, physical and practical needs.
- Accurate Information
Offering accurate information about pregnancy, abortion risks and procedures, and sexual health.
Board of Directors
- Shannon Beatty, Board President
- Neil Simpson, Vice President
- Fred Jones, Treasurer
- Michael Davenport, Secretary
- B.J. Eubanks
- Eriko Valk, Ph.D.
Medical Director: Alan G. Moore, M.D.
Legal Advisor: Julia Lovorn
History
Through the years, the growth of this Christ-centered organization has been a collaborative effort of concerned Christians of different denominations and backgounds. Every day, Care Net staff and volunteers have the privilege of sharing the message and love of Christ in both word and deed.
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1990
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A group of believers from Cypress Bible Church began gathering for prayer to lift up the need for a crisis pregnancy center in Northwest Houston.
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1991
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First Board of Directors convened and the Northwest Pregnancy Assistance Centeropened its doors at 6623 FM 1960 W. Suite 100 and began counseling clients.
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1992
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First full-time Executive Director hired. CPC-NWH has had only three executive directors in its 16-year history, providing tremendous stability to the ministry. In 2008, our current Executive Director, Mona Parish, celebrates her tenth year of service here at the center.
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1995
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Ministry expanded and moved into its second location at 16000 Stuebner Airline.
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1999
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The Mercy Project, the educational outreach component of the ministry was launched. Today the Mercy Project offers more than twenty classes.
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2000
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Began offering ultrasounds to our clients who are between 6 and 16 weeks gestation. In 2007, we performed 285 ultrasounds.
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2001
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Ministered to our 5,000th client. Moved to our current location near the intersection of FM 1960 and State Highway 249, one of the city’s busiest intersections.
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2001
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Affiliated with Care Net and changed our name to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Northwest Houston.
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2006
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In March, shared the Gospel with our 10,000th client.
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2007
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In 2007, there were over 75 volunteers who regularly served at the pregnancy center, either as weekly counselors, Saturday work day volunteers, periodic office help, seasonal involvement for special events, etc.
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