Life Centers, Inc.

We Choose Compassion

aka Pregnancy Choices Indy   |   Indianapolis, IN   |  www.lifecenters.com

Mission

The mission of Life Centers is to affirm the value of life by providing a network of care to those experiencing pregnancy related decisions and by compassionately presenting biblical truth resulting in changed lives to the glory of God.

Ruling year info

1983

Executive Director

Mr. Tom Shevlot

Main address

9511 Angola Ct Suite 215

Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA

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Formerly known as

Central Indiana Crisis Pregnancy Center

EIN

31-1059740

NTEE code info

Reproductive Health Care Facilities and Allied Services (E40)

Christian (X20)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

To reach thousands of pregnant women each year in central Indiana in a life affirming and compassionate manner to encourage them to choose life by either parenting or adoption rather than abortion.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Free Pregnancy Testing

Life Centers encourages women facing unplanned pregnancies to make life-affirming choices for themselves and their future.  Pregnancy Testing if offered free of charge to approximately 7,000 women each year at eight pregnancy centers located in central Indiana.

Population(s) Served
Women and girls

Life Centers provides free support services to thousands of women each year. Support services include: maternity and baby clothing, formula, diapers and other maternity supplies. Parenting and mentoring classes are also offered. Assessments and referrals are made for other support services, including: medical care, housing, financial and educational resources.

Population(s) Served
Women and girls

Life Centers provides free ultrasound exams to hundreds of pregnant women each year in central Indiana.

Population(s) Served
Women and girls

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of sexually active females receiving reproductive health services

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Related Program

Free Pregnancy Testing

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

A decline in clients in 2020 was due to Covid19

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To reach thousands of pregnant women each year in central Indiana in a life affirming and compassionate manner to encourage them to choose life by either parenting or adoption rather than abortion.

Provide free pregnancy testing; ultrasound exams; support services and a network of practical and compassionate care to moms and their children.

Six pregnancy centers which are conveniently located in a large metropolitan area - approximately 1.5 million people in three central Indiana counties all living within a 15-20 minute drive to one of our locations. Additionally, a phone help line is staffed 24 hrs/7 days per week to assist women in our community.

Our seven pregnancy centers have capacity to serve thousands of additional women each year. Presently our free services are provided to 600 women per month. In the coming years we seek to provide our clients with additional medical services along with expanded operating hours at our pregnancy centers.

Financials

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Operations

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Life Centers, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Bryan Perkins

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Term: 2021 -

Dennis Dawes

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Bryan Perkins

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Richard Henke

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Russell Pulliam

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Brett Reffeitt

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Fanchon Stinger

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Donna Merchant

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Janell Shaffer

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Michelle Weiss

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Jonathan Saxe

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Beth Rovazzini

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Tom Olinger

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/2/2021
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Leadership

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Race & ethnicity

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Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/03/2021

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.