The Mission after Roe

The Mission after Roe

Over the years, we at First Image have often asked people what they believe the goal of the Pro-Life movement is. The answer has always been near-unanimous: Overturn Roe. Overturning Roe was a clear, actionable goal, behind which incredible momentum has built over...
Gresham Center Set on Fire

Gresham Center Set on Fire

Our Gresham Pregnancy Resource Center was set on fire this morning at about 3 am. From initial investigations by Police and Fire authorities, it appears an incendiary device was thrown through a window.   Our alarm system immediately alerted Fire and Police, and they...
Vandalism at Our Southeast Center

Vandalism at Our Southeast Center

Some of you have been reaching out because you heard that a group of people vandalized our Southeast Portland Pregnancy Resource Center last night. All the windows on one side of the center were broken, and there was a hateful, anti-PRC message spray-painted on the...
Announcing Kindred Grief Care

Announcing Kindred Grief Care

I’m so honored and thankful to be writing to you for the first time as the new CEO at First Image. Recently, I’ve hinted at things that have been happening behind the scenes here, and I’m excited to share some of these with you in the coming months. In April, as...
New Baby Basket Tips

New Baby Basket Tips

The practical needs can seem endless for the women we serve facing an unsupported pregnancy. There are numerous next steps to take after finding out they are pregnant in our centers. For some, it is how and when to tell their family. They may have to decide on medical...
The Image of God in the Lives of Our Neighbors

The Image of God in the Lives of Our Neighbors

In case you missed it, in just under two months, I’ll be succeeding Larry as CEO at First Image. As you may already know, I’m not new to First Image. My first week as CEO is my 12th anniversary at First Image. I came here during a transitional time in my life, when my...