the ministry

Options Resource Center
for Pregnancy and Sexual Health Education and Counseling, Inc.

In 1990, after much prayer, research and hard work, the doors of The ARK Pregnancy Care Center opened. The new center was located at 1711 Mt. Pleasant Road, West Newton, PA. We are affiliated with CARENET, a nationwide network of pregnancy centers.

After five years, the need was felt for the center to be located in a community where clients didn't have to drive to receive the services. A location was found in North Belle Vernon at Broad Avenue. The center was moved and eventually the name was changed to the ARK Family Resource Center.

In 2000, another move was made to 719 Broad Avenue, a much more visible and spacious location. A new name , Alternative Pathway Pregnancy Center, was assumed in 2005. The intention of the name change, was to make it clear to clients that we offer a clear representation of their choices when faced with a crisis situation. We continue our affiliation with CARENET. The center has ministered to the needs of families within a 30 mile radius for the past 17 years.

The year of 2007 saw even more changes. It was a year of transition. Little did we know of the changes the Lord had in store for us. He designed a complete makeover. A new program was implemented - "Earn While You Learn." In July and August the center had a physical move of the ministry from Belle Vernon to Monongahela, Pennsylvania, our present location. The year of 2007 saw seventeen babies born and fifteen clients brought to salvation. We have learned at the center to 'Let God be God'.

January of 2008, we again changed the name of the ministry. We are now:
Options Resource Center
for Pregnancy and Sexual Health Education and Counseling, Inc.