When Jimmy and Kerry Rhodes retired, they knew they wanted to give back. Rooted in their faith, they felt a deep calling to support women facing unplanned pregnancies. After a year of research, their vision became clear—they would open a clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, life-affirming care. In February 2017, Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic opened its doors.
“At one point, I was so overwhelmed. I told Jimmy, ‘Maybe we should just write a check to give to someone else to do this; this is hard.’ I’ll never forget, Jimmy told me: ‘Kerry, God calls us to do the hard. If it were easy, there’d be a clinic on every corner,’” Kerry recalls.
Starting with just two staff members, Pregnant Choices initially provided pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and options education. But they quickly recognized that many women lacked support and resources beyond pregnancy confirmation. Over time, they expanded their services to include mentorship, peer counseling, parenting classes, limited STI testing and treatment, and a unique 5-Year Follow-Up Program. All of their services are provided for free.
Today, Pregnant Choices has helped over 1,783 babies and counting, and continues to be a safe, supportive place for women in crisis pregnancies.
Pregnant Choices operates on the L.O.V.E. Approach: Listen & Learn, Open Options, Vision & Value, Extend & Empower. Every woman who walks through their doors is met with care, dignity, and practical support. “These women need more than shallow promises of fulfilling motherhood; they need a team who believes in them and has real resources to help them embrace motherhood with courage and confidence,” says Rachel Culling, Communications Coordinator.
Through their GROW Mentorship Program, clients are paired with mentors who walk alongside them, regardless of their pregnancy decision. The 5-Year Follow-Up Program ensures continued support, and educational classes on birthing, newborn care, breastfeeding, and parenting provide valuable guidance. This year, they are adding infant CPR and toddler parenting classes to their offerings.
This year, Pregnant Choices will host their 10th Annual Love for Babies Golf Tournament at Champions Retreat on May 5th. The tournament plays a critical role in funding their services, covering about 15-20% of their annual budget. “These funds literally help keep our doors open, our ultrasound machines running, and allow us to reach women who need us,” says Rachel. Businesses and individuals can support the event by sponsoring a team or a hole sign.
Pregnant Choices is 100% donor-supported, and community involvement is crucial to their mission. You can support them through donations, attending fundraisers, hosting a baby bottle campaign, holding a diaper drive, and volunteering your time. To learn more, visit LoveForBabies.com, call 706.305.9042, or email Rachel@PregnantChoices.com. More details about the Love for Babies Golf Tournament are available at LoveForBabies.com/Golf-Tournament. Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic does not perform or refer for abortions. By supporting Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic, you are helping women find hope, courage, and the resources they need.