Empowering Women, Building Families: Hope Women’s Resource Clinic Makes a Difference
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The Hope Women’s Resource Clinic, a faith-based non-profit, has been a beacon of hope for pregnant women in Southeast Texas for 27 years.
Their mission is to provide compassionate medical services, material support, and educational resources to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges these women encounter, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of support, aiming to empower them to make informed decisions about their future.
“The Hope Clinic is a faith-based non-profit that helps women who find themselves in crisis because they are pregnant,”
explains Jeanette Harvey, Executive Director of the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic.
“[We] do medical services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, testing and treatments. We help the women by supplying all of their material needs and educational resources until the baby turns one.”
Reaching Out to Those in Need
The clinic’s outreach extends far beyond its physical location. Equipped with a 38-foot mobile unit, the Hope Clinic travels to Hardin County, providing crucial services to women in rural communities. They also serve Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, and Orange Counties, making a significant impact across SoutheastTexas.
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Harvey notes,
” We serve all the counties around us. We have a 38-foot mobile unit that serves Hardin County. We serve all of Jefferson County, Chambers County, Galveston County, this side of Galveston County, and Orange County. We go to Crystal Beach every Thursday.”
The mobile unit brings essential healthcare directly to women who might face transportation barriers or limited access to medical facilities, embodying the clinic’s commitment to reaching those in need.
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More Than Just Medical Care
At the heart of the Hope Clinic’s philosophy is a deep understanding that pregnancy is not simply a medical event but a life-changing experience.
They offer a holistic approach that encompasses medical care, material assistance, and comprehensive educational programs. Their services include:
* **Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasounds:** Providing accurate and confidential pregnancy confirmation.
* **Prenatal Care and Referrals:** Ensuring women receive essential medical care throughout their pregnancy.
* **Material Assistance:** Offering clothing, diapers, cribs, and other essential items to support mothers and babies.
* **Parenting Classes:** Empowering women with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate parenthood successfully.
“ We have two exam rooms, a waiting area lab, and so we go out. We’re out there for four or five hours, and we’ll see as many as eight clients if time allows, to do all of the medical services that we can there. We have nine medical people on staff, and then the rest are our admin or client services,”
Harvey explains.
Building a Brighter Future
Recognizing the growing need for their services, the Hope Clinic is embarking on an ambitious project: the construction of a 3,400-square-foot parenting center. This new facility will expand their capacity to provide lasting support to families, offering classes and material assistance five days a week instead of the current one day.
“ What we’re seeing is a greater need for a longer time. So, we’re actually building a
3,400-square-foot parenting center right here on this property that will allow us to do classes and material assistance five days a week instead of the one-day week we’ve been able to do until now,”
Harvey shares.
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Dedicated to the Community
The Hope Women’s Resource Clinic relies on the generosity of individual donors, churches, and community partners. Their annual gala, a major fundraising event, draws over 900 guests and raises approximately half of their budget.
To support their mission, the clinic also hosts creative fundraising initiatives throughout the year, including the
“Baby Bottle Campaign,” where churches collect donations in baby bottles, and a
“clay shoot, which is coming up in February, and then we started a pickleball tournament which will be coming in April.”
These community- driven events not only generate vital funds but also raise awareness about the clinic’s essential services, fostering a spirit of compassion and support.
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For those who wish to make a difference in the lives of women and families in Southeast Texas, the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic welcomes donations and volunteer support.
“ If you would like to donate to The Hope Women’s Resource Clinic, learn more at DuGoodByGiving.org.”
What inspired the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic to embark on the construction of a new parenting centre?
## Interview: Jeanette Harvey, Executive Director of the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic
**Interviewer:** Jeanette, thank you for joining us today to talk about the incredible work being done at the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic. Could you tell our audience a little bit about the clinic and its mission?
**Jeanette Harvey:** Absolutely! The Hope Clinic has been serving women in Southeast Texas for 27 years. We are a faith-based non-profit dedicated to providing compassionate support to women facing unintended pregnancies. Our goal is to empower them to make informed decisions about their future by offering medical services, material assistance, and educational resources.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like you offer a truly holistic approach. Can you give some specific examples of the services you provide?
**Jeanette Harvey:** Definitely. We provide essential medical services like pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, as well as prenatal care and referrals. We also offer material support like clothing, diapers, cribs, and other necessities for both baby and mom. And we strongly believe in education, so we offer a range of parenting classes to equip women with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
**Interviewer:** That’s remarkable. And I understand you reach out to women beyond your physical location as well?
**Jeanette Harvey:** Yes, we believe in meeting women where they are. We have a 38-foot mobile unit that travels to Hardin County and other surrounding areas like Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston, and Orange Counties. We even go to Crystal Beach every Thursday! This allows us to bring vital healthcare and resources directly to women who might face transportation barriers.
**Interviewer:** That shows an incredible commitment to reaching those in need. What are some of the biggest challenges your clinic faces, and what are your hopes for the future?
**Jeanette Harvey:** The need for our services is constantly growing. There are so many women who need our support. We are currently embarking on a very exciting project – the construction of a new 3,400-square-foot parenting centre. This new facility will allow us to expand our services and reach even more women
**Interviewer:** That’s wonderful news, Jeanette. Thank you so much for sharing your time and insights with us today. The work you do at the Hope Women’s Resource Clinic is truly making a difference in the lives of so many families.
