Missouri Pregnancy Care Center Celebrates 25 Years of Service

The center achieved record-breaking client services and expanded its community outreach in 2025.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield, Missouri celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025, providing a record-high 12,400 client services that year. The center expanded its facilities, added new programs and classes, and increased community partnerships to better serve pregnant women and families in the area.

Why it matters

The Pregnancy Care Center's growth and achievements over the past 25 years demonstrate its commitment to supporting pregnant women and strengthening families in the Springfield community. As a mission-driven, non-profit organization, its success highlights the impact that grassroots pregnancy resource centers can have in meeting local needs.

The details

In 2025, the Pregnancy Care Center added more space for its 20 different classes and educational programs, including a large room that can fit up to 40 people. The center also expanded its medical services, adding a 24/7 nurse hotline, a new ultrasound machine, and a program to provide free prenatal vitamins for clients. The center saw record participation in its post-abortion healing program and other community events like the annual Walk for Life.

  • Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025.
  • In 2025, the center provided a record-high 12,400 client services.
  • In 2025, the center's administrative offices moved into a separate building adjacent to the main center.
  • In 2019, the center received the Organization of the Year award from the Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
  • In 2025, the county commission recognized the center for its 25 years of service to the Springfield community.

The players

Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield

A non-profit pregnancy resource center that has served the Springfield, Missouri community for 25 years, providing a range of services and support for pregnant women and families.

Lisa McIntire

The Executive Director of the Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield since 2016, who has overseen the center's growth and expansion of services.

Cindi Boston

The Vice President of Heartbeat International, the largest network of pregnancy help organizations in the U.S. and the world, who previously served in pregnancy center leadership and founded the Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield.

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What they’re saying

“God truly honors small beginnings.”

— Cindi Boston, Vice President, Heartbeat International (Pregnancy Help News)

“We have all these opportunities to be with people and college-age is who we primarily serve. We have a college program ambassador and she is just amazing. We even have an actual student group, and their purpose is to let students know about the resources available to them and to advocate for pregnant students.”

— Lisa McIntire, Executive Director, Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield (Pregnancy Help News)

What’s next

The Pregnancy Care Center plans to continue expanding its services and community partnerships in the coming years to further support pregnant women and families in the Springfield area.

The takeaway

The Pregnancy Care Center of Springfield's 25 years of growth and success demonstrate the vital role that community-based, mission-driven pregnancy resource centers can play in meeting local needs and empowering women and families. Its achievements highlight the impact that can be made through grassroots efforts focused on compassionate care and strengthening families.