A Woman's Concern (AWC) Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Center, 1102 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, marks 50 years of service in the Lancaster community this year. Founded in 1972, the organization has provided services to more than 20,000 women, men, and families over the past five decades.

AWC kicked off a year of 50th anniversary festivities by hosting a celebration event at Lancaster Bible College on April 20. Additional events to highlight the center's anniversary are planned throughout the year, including Diaper Day, a free diaper giveaway event for families, this summer, plus the annual fall gala for supporters and a giveaway drawing for a car.

AWC is located near downtown Lancaster, and its trademark purple doors remain open to supporting the community through free, confidential care and assistance for women and families in need. The center's team of certified medical professionals provides free medical services relating to pregnancy and reproductive health, including pregnancy testing, non-diagnostic ultrasound exams, and limited STI testing.

In addition to medical services, educational programming is an integral part of AWC's programming before, during, and after pregnancy. Educational services include a catalog of nearly 150 parenting education classes, group workshops, fatherhood classes and support, sexual health classes, and more. Through AWC's Strong Families parenting education program, mothers and fathers can develop and hone parenting skills while earning new baby necessities such as diapers, wipes, formula, clothes, car seats, strollers, and cribs from the center's baby boutique. Currently, a bilingual team member is available to provide support in Spanish.

All programs and services are provided at no cost to clients. For more information about A Woman's Concern or future events, contact Mary Ann Albertini at 717-207-7728 or maryanna@pregnancylancaster.com.