Expand & Redeem
After months of prayerfully
searching for a location to expand LifePlan’s ministry into South Bend, we believe the Lord has provided a place perfectly suited and situated to fit our needs and the population
we seek to serve.
Expanding to South Bend
The building that will soon become our third campus is at 2206 Miami Street in South Bend, IN. We are now under contract and hope to open by the end of the year!
Redeeming benton harbor
Over the last year, we have struggled with our Benton Harbor location due to our growing ministry needs and inability to expand in the current location.
Through God’s providential working, we have found a building 1.4 times bigger, in one of the highest trafficked areas, but that’s not the best part! This building used to be the old Planned Parenthood building – A full redemption story!
Brand new location
Why Now?
SOUTH BEND EXPANSION
Sexual Brokenness
- 50% of new STDs each year are diagnosed in individuals aged 15-24 years old
- The average age of first sexual experience is 17
Abortion By Age
- In 2020, the majority of women who had abortions (57%) were in their 20s, and 8% were between the ages of 13 and 19
BENTON HARBOR REDEMPTION
Poverty
- 44% of individuals live in poverty
- 14% of unwed mothers live in poverty
- 82% of babies are born to unwed mothers (national average 40%)
Abortion By ethnicity
- A study released by Protecting Black Life concluded that, “79% of Planned Parenthood’s surgical abortion facilities are strategically located within walking distance of Black and/or Hispanic communities.”
The Gospel will be present and god’s people, close
To reach young people in need, we have to be accessible and available. We pray our visible presence will serve as a beacon, welcoming the hundreds of young adults who pass by daily. Join us as we provide services and programs in our communities; educational services to individuals, families, schools, and churches; strengthen the men within our community; and compassionately serve those around us.
Benton Harbor
Now proclaiming Life
Partner with us as we redeem this property in Benton Harbor – a building and staff that once peddled death but now proclaims LIFE in Christ!
Lifeplan services
Care Services
- STI Testing & Treatment
- Pregnancy Tests
- Ultrasounds
Courses
- Relationships, life skills, new mother, and parenting
- Volunteer-lead mentoring
Outreach Programs
- Sexual health and relationship
resources for students - Partnership with local schools
Our student outreach team provided 23
presentations to students in five different schools
during the 2022-2023 school year. Our new locations will help us expand our student outreach and increase our impact.
Our efforts are based on a long-term strategy to
build a trusted presence and partnerships within the
community for years to come. Imagine the impact of
the Gospel in these specific areas in the next 10 to 20
years!
Not many people care about your well-being, let alone your salvation.
These people care! (the information they gave me) made me more aware and wanting to do the right thing.
Help expand & Redeem
3 simple steps
Decide your level of support
Monthly contribution
or
One-time gift
Submit your support online
https://www.myegiving.com/App/Giving/lifeplan
(Select “Designated” and “Expand and Redeem”)
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Share our campaign with your network and join us in
prayer for opened hearts, changed lives, and restored
relationships in South Bend & Benton Harbor
Get Started
What Questions Can We Answer For You?
Contact Lyndon Azcuna,
LifePlan Executive Director
630-222-9980
lyndona@lifeplan.org