For the past 7 months, a steering team in Watertown has been working to open a pregnancy resource center. Although there are currently 9 centers in South Dakota, there are none in northeast South Dakota. A group of concerned individuals saw this need and felt a call to make a change.
“We need to make sure there are resources in our area to help guide women in unplanned pregnancies to choose life,” Michael Wallenmeyer, President of Haven Center Board of Directors said. “Our plan is to continue to walk with these women throughout their pregnancies and beyond, if desired.”
After months of praying and planning, the committee of 9 people have recently announced their name, created a logo, and secured a location.
Haven Center is a Christian organization with a vision to be known as a center of hope and healing for those confronted with critical life choices.
Their mission is to cultivate a community where those faced with an unplanned pregnancy are equipped to choose life. Haven Center exists to treat individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy with compassion in a welcoming and confidential environment. Their goal is to provide accurate information so an informed decision, guided by truth, is able to be made.
“Our next step is to find an Executive Director,” Wallenmeyer said. “We have recently completed a job description and application and will begin our search soon.”
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the Executive Director position, you may download an application at www.havencentersd.org. For more information, please email havencentersd@gmail.com .
Haven Center is in need of your prayers and also your support. If you would like to support Haven Center, please visit www.havencentersd.org. To keep informed on new developments, please follow Haven Center on facebook @havencenterfriends.