Pregnancy Resource Center of Jacksonville

08/21/2026

"There are moments you wonder if the darkness will ever lift. If there's light on the other side of this.

And you find yourself longing to catch your breath — to quiet the ache of past pain, loss, and disappointment that keeps resurfacing in repeated patterns.

Somewhere along the way, maybe you stopped believing that freedom was possible.

But what if breakthrough is closer than you think? What if freedom begins with one brave step forward?

Merci's Refuge is a 4- to 11-month residential program for pregnant women and mothers ready to take the next step toward healing — in a safe, faith-centered place where you can belong, thrive, and rediscover who you are.

Whenever you're ready — we're here to walk with you.

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08/14/2026

*Residential services are outside of Jacksonville, but anyone who fits the criteria is welcome to apply.*

"Maybe you've been carrying this by yourself for a while — long enough that being held almost feels unfamiliar.

Here, it looks like a place to rest and call home. A space, slowly becoming your own. Down the hall are friends — women who've lived their own version of this season too. And close by are staff who show up, again and again.

Whether you're working towards building life skills, needing freedom and healing, or taking your first steps toward independence — you don't have to figure it out alone.

Hope for your future starts here.

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Wondering if one of our residential programs is right for you? Learn more at lifechangeshere.org.

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08/12/2026

"This isn't what you planned. Or imagined for yourself.

An unexpected pregnancy or diagnosis. Loss. A broken relationship. A decision that feels impossible to make alone.

Hope isn't wishful thinking, and it doesn't ask you to feel strong enough to believe it. It's the quiet trust that even in the darkest moments, light finds a way through.

This month, we're daring to hope with you — not because it's easy, but because it doesn't depend on us.

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08/10/2026

It was wonderful being out in the community at the Back to School Bash this past Saturday!

08/07/2026

"I don't even know what I want to do."

It's okay that you don't have everything figured out.

Bring your questions — even the ones you haven't said out loud yet. We'll sit with you and explore your options together, at your own pace.

Whenever you're ready, we're here.

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08/04/2026

"Every woman who walks through our doors carries something different — a question, a fear, a hope she hasn't said out loud yet.

What she finds here doesn't change: people who take time to listen. Answers given with care. A room where she isn't rushed.

Whatever brings you in, that's what you'll find too.

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07/31/2026

"Nobody tells you parenthood can feel like everything at once.

The love that takes your breath away.
The exhaustion that settles into your bones — but also the deep joy that gives you the strength to keep going.
The moments and milestones you want to hold forever, and the ones you're just trying to navigate one day at a time.

It's what makes every part of the journey worth it.

If you're in those early weeks and you need support, someone to talk to, or even a safe place to land — we're here for that too. 🤍

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07/28/2026

"Your friend just told you she might be pregnant.
She trusted you with something she's still figuring out.

Swipe for a few gentle ways to walk with her.

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07/24/2026

"Not knowing what to expect is okay.

A free ultrasound here is quiet, confidential, and unhurried — so you can get a clear picture of how your pregnancy is progressing, and hear your baby's heartbeat.

Come with a friend, a family member, or just yourself. And whenever you're ready, we're here.

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07/23/2026

Food and games and free backpacks given out on the last day!

VBS is Sunday, July 26-Wednesday, July 29! Please register your child ahead of time by clicking this link. Thanks! https://vbspro.events/p/cn26