Hope for New York

The Midtown Pregnancy Support Center (MPSC) has its origins in a small prayer group formed in 1992 by four women concerned about the number of abortions in New York City and the absence of practical assistance for women who might seek alternatives to abortion. Over time, they developed the concept for a new pregnancy support center, one with three distinct characteristics: a professional atmosphere, a strictly non-political posture and a distinctly Christian orientation. Their goal was to reach the working and professional woman, a group having a large number of abortions in New York City but who are generally not served by existing social service programs.

MPSC is the realization of that vision. Located in the heart of New York City, close to Grand Central Station, MPSC is easily accessible to the five boroughs. MPSC stands ready to support women, who might otherwise choose abortion, in making the difficult decision to carry their child to term.  MPSC also offers post-abortion client advocacy and support groups for women and families seeking emotional healing following an abortion. MPSC primarily operates through volunteer support and provides all services at no charge to our clients.  

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer Physician Needed for Limited Duties:

Expanding services by making free sonograms available to eligible clients. In such connection, MPSC seeks to establish a relationship with a physician licensed to practice in New York. The primary responsibilities of the volunteer physician will be (i) weekly review of sonograms performed by a licensed nurse trained in administering such procedures, and (ii) oversight of all medical policies and procedures.  Please contact Susanne Metaxas, MPSC President, at (212) 689-1705 for additional information.

Volunteer Doulas:
Volunteer doulas at the Midtown Pregnancy Support Center offer emotional support to clients in labor and delivery. No medical experience needed and MPSC will provide a 3 hour training from a RN/doula. 

Office Support: 
Ideal office support volunteer would commit to 1-2 hours/week for at least 6 weeks.  There is some flexibility in this area.

Administrative Support:
Assist with day-to-day office responsibilities. These include: data entry, mailings, organizing materials for clients, researching resources for clients, and filing/copying. For more information contact Meredith Stone

Prayer committee:
Commit to praying for clients and the center.  Client prayer requests are emailed every other week & there is a prayer meeting once a month (which is not mandatory). For more information contact Meredith Stone

Baby shower committee:
Organize and help out with baby showers for clients. For more information contact Meredith Stone
 

Client Advocacy:
Client Advocates are provided with a 10 hour initial training, 6 week mentor period (2 hr/week) & one hour follow up training meetings each month.  Ideal client advocates would be able to commit to MPSC for 2 hours per week for 12 months. 

Client Advocate candidates must be mature, possess good communication and listening skills, and have compassion for individuals in crisis situations.  Counseling experience is a plus, but is not a requirement. Male and female opportunities are available. For more information contact Meredith Stone

Donations Needed:

Maternity clothes and 0-3 month baby clothes & diapers donations needed for expectant moms at the Midtown Pregnancy Support Center. Please email Meredith at for drop-off information.