03/17/2026
In 1985, Rev. Bill Williams acted on a burden for the unborn and began researching what it would take to start a crisis pregnancy center.
One year later, in 1986, the Lorain County Crisis Pregnancy Center officially opened its doors.
What began in a small facility across from LCCC would grow into Cornerstone Pregnancy Services.
In the early 1990s, the ministry was renamed and expanded to offer post abortive services, reaching those already impacted by abortion.
In 1994, the Baby Bucks program launched, equipping parents through education and material support. In the early 2000s, medical services including ultrasound were added, and expansion into Western Cuyahoga County extended our reach.
By 2006, the Griswold Road location was gifted to the ministry, strengthening operations and consolidating services. A mobile ultrasound unit followed, meeting women at their point of need.
Over the years, partnerships, expanded medical care, men’s programming, and doula services continued to grow the mission.
And in the last two years, we have taken bold steps forward.
We merged with Cleveland Pregnancy Center, uniting two trusted ministries to expand life affirming care across Lorain County and Cleveland.
We also launched a partnership with Veranova Health, giving eligible clients access to prenatal care, postpartum support, OB referrals, and addiction medicine services.
Forty years ago, this ministry began with a burden.
Today, it stands as a growing network of care, compassion, and community.
The legacy is strong. And the future is still unfolding.
