Written by Elliot Coombes \/\/ Graphic by Ben Evans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students for Life, a humanitarian group of Harding students, held a local baby supply drive last week on campus. Their goal is to spread awareness and help serve both the local community and volunteer organizations, and they have the connections to make that difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxes were placed in three heavily trafficked spots on campus from Oct. 2 to 5 and were collected on the Friday of fall break. Students were encouraged to donate diapers, clothing, soap, and other nonperishables to women with unplanned pregnancies. These boxes go to Embrace Grace, a nonprofit organization that helps single mothers with unplanned pregnancies. Supplies will go toward free baby showers for the women, as well as weekly donations afterward to comfort them and incentivize them to keep coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amy Dutton, the leader for the Searcy division of Embrace Grace, explained this approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe minister usually to scared young girls,\u201d Dutton said. \u201cWe want them to feel loved and supported. Being single and pregnant is a season of life, but it doesn\u2019t have to define their future. We help them see themselves through God\u2019s eyes and know his love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the shower, the girls move on and go to Embrace Life, a second group for single mothers with a newborn child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caleb Johnson, the organization president, made it clear the students\u2019 efforts are not limited to abortion. The club goal for this year has been to relieve and publicize the issues of abortion, human trafficking, and suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday there are more people enslaved than any other time in history,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cAnd suicide is a big unseen pandemic. In our age demographic, it\u2019s one if the top three killers, and nobody talks about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group intends to hold another event in November and even more events next semester, including another drive. Johnson said he wants the drive to receive more active participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNext semester, if we do the drive again, we\u2019ll try to push awareness for it more,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group has received a hand from Jesse Shelton, an organizer for the larger White County \u201cRight for Life\u201d organization. Shelton has partnered with the Searcy-based company Athlete\u2019s Choice to supply the club with promotional shirts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c[The shirts] are a common denominator of Arkansas\u2019 pro-life movement,\u201d Shelton said. \u201cWhen people see the shirt that says, \u2018choose life\u2019, it will hopefully start up some conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Students for Life anticipate an additional effort on Oct. 17, which is National Chalk Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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