What is Life Choices?

Life Choices is a ministry committed to upholding the sanctity of human life by assisting and educating individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. Life Choices (formerly known as Pregnancy Support Services) was founded in 1984 by a committed group of individuals led by Jessie Schaeffer. For 40 years, Life Choices has been a driving force for cultural transformation within our community. We remain committed to offering life-affirming options to those in difficult situations, both before and after.

Life Choices has 4 medical clinics across Western Pennsylvania. One in Butler, Armstrong, Greensburg, and Indiana. Services include: 

  • STD and STI tests and treatment

  • Pregnancy testing, verification and ultrasounds

  • Parenting classes & crisis support

  • Free material resources

  • Community assistance referrals

  • An education team that goes to public schools, private schools, and youth groups, that educates, empowers and equips students to make choices for sexual integrity.

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Why should I give to Life Choices?

Whether someone is facing an unplanned pregnancy or an STD, we come alongside them to change the trajectory of their life and help them to make choices for sexual integrity and healthy families.

All of the services we provide to clients are completely free of charge. We are able to do this because of generous donors and prayer warriors like you.

Below is a TRUE story of a girl that came into one of our clinics earlier this year..

A young college student made an appointment with us to confirm her pregnancy. She has already had 2 abortions and said that she cannot do that again because she really struggled mentally. However, she is living with her boyfriend and they both have very little money and she was very nervous at the thought of having a baby. We confirmed the pregnancy and then went through our folder that has so many resources for our clients to help them parent well. She has also endured a lot of abuse in her recent history and seems very open to working with someone in our mentorship program. She will be coming back to get an ultrasound and we will walk through this pregnancy with her. She allowed me to share the gospel with her. She said “maybe all these pregnancies are for a reason and I should consider some things.” I told her “God may be knocking on your heart to see that He created you in an amazing way and wants you to see the importance of making Him a big part of your life. There is hope for your future and we all want to walk through this with you.” She responded well and left more confident that she can parent this baby well. 

We see lots of clients with similar stories to this one and it is truly a blessing and honor to be able to come alongside these men/women in crisis and to help change the trajectory of their lives.

Throughout its journey, Life Choices has touched the lives of hundreds of clients and continues to be an effective outreach center in our communities. We would not be where we are today without the caring support of our donors like you.

Your Gifts Impact

$20 Provides mentoring for a student or adult for one day at our clinic.

$85 Provides sexual integrity education in a local classroom for one day.

$500 Provides parenting classes and material resources for a mom/dad

$1000 Provides the initial pregnancy test, ultrasound and life-affirming education for 5 women facing an unplanned pregnancy. 

Our Staff

Joey Vegerano

Executive Director

Joey@yourlifechoicesinfo.com .

Sean Campbell

Accountant

Sean@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Melody Hooks

Kittanning Donor Relations Specialist

Melody@yourlifechociesinfo.com

Jacqualine Hyatt

Director of Development

Jackie@yourlifechoicesinfo.com .

BJ Hyatt

Educator

BJ@educatemychoice.com

Salah Burton

Social Media Specialist

Salah@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Monica Clinch

Director of Education

Monica@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Angie Kuhn

Educator

Angie@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Jolene Naugle

Greensburg Donor Relations Specialist

Jolene@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Sara Gandolfi, RN

Clinic Manager, RN

Sara@mychoicemedicalclinic.com

Jerry Vallies

Educator

Jerry@yourlifechoicesinfo.com

Clinic Staff & Board

Butler

Clinic

Becky Furst

Butler Clinic Director

Jordan Nardozzi, RN

Butler Nurse

Board

Megan Vallies - President

Saralee Lenhart - Vice President

Ginger Morgan - Secretary

Steve Allaman - Treasurer

Carrie Crowder - Board Member

Todd Ruggles - Board Member

Indiana

Clinic

Rana Learn

Indiana Clinic Director

Maddie Spohn, RN

Indiana Nurse

Kittanning

Clinic

Becky Furst

Kittanning Clinic Director

Nicole Davies, RN

Kittanning Nurse

Medical Directors

Dr. Michele Oleksak

Dr. Amanda Vaglia

Dr. Lela Daugherty

Greensburg

Clinic

Jessica Rising

Greensburg Clinic Director

Tracy Ruggles, RN

Greensburg Nurse