History

Alpha was founded in 1985 by a group of pro-life Christians who were dedicated to reducing the increasing number of abortions performed in Grand Rapids. Our services began with free pregnancy testing and counseling women who were considering an abortion. Over the years we have added services, such as, our ultrasound program, Earn-While-You-Learn parenting program, abstinence education program, sexual integrity program, and post-abortive Bible studies.

Soon after opening, it became clear that there was not only a need in Grand Rapids for sharing abortion alternatives with women facing a crisis pregnancy but also supporting them in their decision to choose life for their child. Our Earn-While-You-Learn parenting program sets us apart from other pregnancy care centers. Alpha believes that regularly supporting our clients in their decision can mean life or death for their unborn child. We support them in their decision by meeting with them at least once a month, offering them prenatal, parenting, financial responsibility, and spiritual development classes. Through this program, our clients are also able to earn the material items they need for themselves and their child.

We serve women who are in a crisis pregnancy, families that have children under the age of four and are seeking material support and encouragement, and women who are trying to heal from a past abortion. Our clients meet with the same client advocate at each visit. Through this, strong relationships and trust are developed. This has also allowed us to successfully lead many women to Christ. Alpha continues to look for ways to improve the services we offer, lead more women to Christ, and not only stop abortions from happening but reduce the number of crisis pregnancies that occur.