Ron Turner talks with Lee Eckstrom, Executive Director of Crossroads Care Center about the benefits of pregnancy centers in the community. Eckstrom describes that usually 80% of the decision to terminate a pregnancy comes from the influence of the father of the baby. He explains a good part of their center’s success is their effort to reach the men involved in an unplanned pregnancy by mentoring and educating them. He describes their efforts to get the word out for their free services through social media and other technology as well as word of mouth experiences. Their website is (https://www.crossroadscarecenter.org/)
Original airdate: 6/9/2024
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Ron joined EMF in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
