Center of Hope Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Walton County

Pregnancy clinic marks milestone anniversary with focus on faith, community, and saving lives

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:38pm

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A blurred, intimate photograph of a pregnant woman's hands gently holding a newborn baby's feet, conveying the tender emotions and new life celebrated at A Center of Hope.The compassionate care and support offered by A Center of Hope have empowered hundreds of mothers to choose life over the past 30 years.Monroe Today

A Center of Hope, a faith-based pregnancy clinic in Walton County, Georgia, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The clinic has provided resources, counseling, and support to over 19,000 clients since opening its doors in 1996, helping 111 women choose life over abortion. The celebratory gala highlighted the clinic's mission of offering God's grace and hope to expectant mothers in need.

Why it matters

A Center of Hope's 30-year milestone demonstrates the lasting impact a community-driven, faith-based organization can have in supporting women's health and empowering mothers to choose life. The clinic's longevity and growth across multiple locations in Walton County underscores the ongoing demand for its services and the community's commitment to its pro-life mission.

The details

A Center of Hope has provided over 3,000 pregnancy tests, more than 1,700 ultrasounds, and received over 150 professions of faith since 1996. The clinic offers resources such as prenatal care, counseling, and postpartum support to help expectant mothers in need. Co-founder Yvonne Genest emphasized the clinic's goal of providing hope and grace to those who walk through its doors.

  • A Center of Hope first opened its doors to the public in 1996.
  • The clinic celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala event on April 1, 2026.

The players

A Center of Hope

A faith-based pregnancy clinic in Walton County, Georgia that has provided resources, counseling, and support to over 19,000 clients since 1996.

Carol Fairman

The executive director of A Center of Hope, who spoke about the clinic's many accomplishments and locations during the 30th anniversary celebration.

Yvonne Genest

The co-founder of A Center of Hope, who emphasized the clinic's mission of providing hope and grace to expectant mothers in need.

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What they’re saying

“When people are in trouble and they need help, they need hope. That's what A Center of Hope does.”

— Yvonne Genest, Co-founder, A Center of Hope

“Tonight is the night to revel in the victories of 30 years. Tomorrow, we'll open the doors and commit to doing it all again.”

— Carol Fairman, Executive Director, A Center of Hope

“For 30 years, God has been forming something beautiful. Each woman we see, she needs to be told she can do it and have something there to hold her hand. And we do just that.”

— Carol Fairman, Executive Director, A Center of Hope

What’s next

A Center of Hope plans to continue expanding its services and locations across Walton County to reach more women in need of support during pregnancy.

The takeaway

A Center of Hope's 30-year milestone demonstrates the power of a community-driven, faith-based organization to make a lasting impact on women's health and empower mothers to choose life. The clinic's unwavering commitment to providing hope, grace, and essential resources has saved lives and transformed the Walton County community.