Shoals Sav-A-Life

10/23/2025

🩵October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month🩷
Which makes it especially meaningful that this month, several of us at Shoals Sav-A-Life had the privilege of meeting Mr. John Sworm. At 92 years old and still actively serving the community, he came by to help replace a crepe myrtle tree at the Hope Memorial.

The Hope Memorial (photos below from Mr. Sworm) was originally donated to SSAL by Center Star First Baptist Church. With John’s help and the support of others, it now stands in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens on Florence Boulevard as a place for healing and remembrance.

The life-sized bronze statue depicts Jesus holding a child with a woman sitting beside Him:
👼The child represents any little one who has passed away, whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, illness, accidental death, or other causes. Or a child who has been chosen through adoption.
👩‍🦰The woman represents any mother who has experienced the loss of a child before or after birth, felt regret after a terminated pregnancy, or given the gift of life through adoption, and finds hope in Jesus taking care of them all.

This site welcomes anyone seeking a place of comfort, hope, or quiet reflection. Memorial stones are available for purchase, but are never required to visit.

John Sworm told us how proud he is of this beautiful spot. Seeing the name “Kelly Sworm” etched among the stones shines a new light on his heart and purpose behind it. Kelly was his beloved daughter who passed away at just 6 months old.

We are so grateful to Mr. Sworm for his many years of service and support to SSAL, and to everyone who has helped make the Hope Memorial a special place. We invite you to visit and experience this peaceful space for yourself!

10/17/2025

We had a very special visitor this week at the clinic — Gerald (Gerry) Wallace, one of Shoals Sav-A-Life’s founders and our very first Executive Director!

Gerry was in town to plant a maple tree in memory of his beloved wife, Ruth, who passed away this July. With tears in his eyes, he reflected on their time leading the ministry:
"I may have been the face of Shoals Sav-A-Life, speaking at churches and events, but Ruth was the engine that kept it all running."

Together, they witnessed over 400 salvations. Ruth counseled more than 30 post-abortive women one-on-one, sharing the grace, hope, and healing of Jesus. Even an OB-GYN once sought her out for counseling — a testament to her compassion and wisdom.

It was a full-circle moment when I told my babysitter about Gerry’s visit. She lit up: “Aw! I worked under Gerry and Ruth! I loved them. They were amazing people.”

Before Gerry left, one of our newest team members read Isaiah 61:1–3 over him:
"They may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified."

What they planted long ago? It’s still growing. Still reaching. Still loving moms and babies today.

Thank you, Gerry and Ruth. And thank you, Jesus, for continuing the work! 🌳❤️

10/11/2025

We can’t say thank you enough to the amazing sponsors who stood behind our 2025 Fall Fundraiser. Your generosity keeps the doors of Shoals Sav-A-Life open and helps us walk alongside moms, dads, and little ones in our community.

Because of you, our banquet wasn’t just a fundraiser—it was a celebration of hope and support for families. We’re so grateful you’re part of this story.

10/09/2025

What a Night to Remember!

We had a phenomenal evening on Tuesday at our annual Fall Fundraiser, and we are still riding the wave of joy and gratitude! 💛
Thank you to everyone who joined us—you truly showed UP and showed OUT! We could NOT do this without your generous hearts and unwavering support.

Here are just a few of the many highlights from the night:

📈 A 61% increase in clients served at Shoals Sav-A-Life from January through October, compared to the same timeframe in 2024!
🥹 A heartfelt farewell to our Executive Director, Danielle—her 10 years of service have made Shoals Sav-A-Life stronger, more compassionate, and more impactful.
👶 Former client Natalie shared her inspiring story of courage and hope as she prepared for her sweet baby girl.
🎤 Keynote speaker Steventhen Holland moved us to laughter, tears, and joy, reminding us all: *Every life is valuable, no matter how you got here.*
🍽️ A delicious meal prepared by The Red Clay Table—thank you, Rodney and Laquita Logan, for treating us to something truly special!
🎶 Beautiful live music by Micah Senecal as guests arrived—thank you for setting such a warm and welcoming tone!
🌸 And a special shoutout to our own Lindsey Dabbs for the stunning decor and thoughtful design—everything looked amazing!

We are blown away by your generosity, encouragement, and presence.
Let’s do it again next year—bigger and better!

With love and gratitude,
The Shoals Sav-A-Life Team

10/06/2025

TOMORROW NIGHT!
Great speaker. Free meal. BIG impact. Don't miss this special event.

Comment a 👍 if you plan to be there!

10/05/2025

We're so excited to have Steventhen Holland as our guest speaker this Tuesday night, October 7th! We hope to see YOU there!

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Join Us for a Purposeful Night Out – Tuesday, October 7th

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🍽️ A Complimentary Dinner at 6:00 PM, catered by The Red Clay Table
🎤 Program Begins at 6:30 PM – featuring updates on your local pregnancy resource center
💬 A Powerful Testimony from one of our precious clients
🌟 Keynote Message from national pro-life speaker and Shoals native, Steventhen Holland

Come be inspired, encouraged, and equipped to make a difference!

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09/23/2025

Job Posting: Executive Director – Pregnancy Center

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our pregnancy center in fulfilling its mission as an ambassador for Jesus Christ. This full-time, exempt position involves overseeing the effective operation of the center, including administration, programs, budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.

Join us in our mission to support and empower individuals in our community!

09/17/2025

***You're invited!*** Join us for dinner and a fun, informative night!

Details:
📍 Pickett on Court in Downtown Florence
📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕕 Dinner begins at 6:00 PM; Program begins at 6:30 PM
🍽 Food provided by The Red Clay Table
📣 Guest speaker: Steventhen Holland, a former employee at SSAL, is now a national pro-life speaker, author, artist, worship leader, and founder of Broken Not Dead Ministries. You won't want to miss his inspiring story!
💞 We invite you to bring a friend and hear an update from your local pregnancy resource center, meet our team, and learn how you can be a part of this growing ministry.

***Comment below to RSVP or call us at 256-740-0640.***

09/01/2025

Our office will be closed today in observance of Labor Day!