New Life Family Services, Minneapolis, MN Videos

We are so excited to share that we collected more than 93,000 diapers last month during the World’s Largest Diaper drive! Because of you, many families will be better equipped to diaper their children this year. We want to say a special thank you to @woodburylutheran and @mngracechurch for being our official diaper drop-off sites, as well as many other churches who generously collected diapers, including: Twin Cities Bible Church, @cornerstonecrystal, @hopechurch_richfield, @valleyfreechurch, Calvary Memorial Church, and @cedarvalley.church. Thank you for being a part of this amazing mission!

The World’s Largest Diaper Drive is going on NOW! Join us as we collect 2 million diapers with other organizations across the country to help families in need. Our goal at New Life is to collect 200,000 of that 2 million! BEFORE MAY 31, purchase diapers and bring them to one of our two drop-off locations: Woodbury Lutheran (7380 Afton Road, Woodbury) Sunday, May 19 – Friday, May 31 @woodburylutheran Grace Church (9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie) Sunday, May 12 – Sunday, May 26 @mngracechurch For more information and details on our drop-off locations, visit NLFS.org/wldd

Registration for our annual Walk for Life is OPEN, and each dollar raised goes to funding our life-affirming services, allowing us to offer them at no cost to our clients. Not to mention, this fun, summer event is perfect for your whole family to participate in. It’s not too late for YOU to sign up for this year’s Walk for Life and make a difference in your community! Visit NLFS.org/walk to register TODAY.

SOHL Month 2024
This January, as we come together to celebrate the Sanctity of Human Life Month at New Life, we remember that through every situation in life, including suffering, we have reason to praise the Lord. Enjoy and share this devotion from Leah, our Rochester Development Coordinator. It's not too late for your church to participate in SOHL month with New Life! Reach out to [email protected] or visit NLFS.org/SOHL for more details.

Story of Hope 50 / 50
STORY 50/50 Thank you for following along with us this year as we have read and heard 50 stories from the past 50 years of New Life’s ministry. We give God all the glory for these stories and lives that have been forever changed for good! #50storiesofhope #icymi

Bob and Nancy
STORY 49/50 Over 30 years ago, Bob and Nancy felt the Lord calling them to open their home to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Through New Life Homes (now New Life Family Services), they welcomed over a dozen women into their home and life, supporting them throughout their pregnancies. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Story of Hope 48: Giving Tuesday
STORY 48/50 Heidi, Josh, and Steve each support New Life in unique ways that fit their strengths and passions—whether it’s volunteering in our centers, giving financially, or serving on our board. Today is Giving Today, and we pray that their stories will inspire you to think about the unique ways God could be calling YOU to get involved with New Life. nlfs.org/give #GivingTuesday #GiveNewLife #50storiesofhope #icymi

Jay and Emily's Story
STORY 47/50 When Jay and Emily found out that they were pregnant, they didn’t know what to do. Jay wanted to parent the baby, but Emily was being pressured to have an abortion. Watch their story to see how God intervened! #50storiesofhope #icymi

Caleb's Story
STORY 46/50 Caleb’s birth mother Merri was only sixteen years old when she became pregnant after a nonconsensual encounter. Even though it was a traumatic experience, Merri courageously chose to place Caleb for adoption. Watch their video to hear them reflect on the past three decades and the close relationship they now share. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Gala 2023 Recap
Our 50th Anniversary Gala was a HUGE success! 🎉 Thank you for your generosity and help in reaching (and surpassing) our $1 million goal! We are beyond grateful for the faithful support of so many of you over these past 50 years, and we know we could not continue serving our clients without you!

STORY 44/50 It’s National Adoption Month! Adoption is a beautiful picture of the gospel and is one of the most selfless and loving choices an expectant parent could make for their child. When Phyllis heard that her sixteen-year-old daughter was pregnant, her immediate reaction was to pray. Watch her video to see how God made it abundantly clear that adoption was the best choice for their situation. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Larry and Linda's Story
STORY 42/50 Larry and Linda had always supported the life-affirming work of New Life, but it wasn’t until Larry heard a life-changing story from his mother that they realized just how important the ministry is. Watch their story to hear what Larry’s mother told him, and how it led Larry and Linda to be even more involved with New Life. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Melissa Ohden Gala 2023
We can't wait to celebrate New Life's 50th Anniversary with so many of you at our upcoming Gala on October 28! Registration is FULL for this event, but you can still be involved by making a gift that will help us continue serving our clients with no-cost, quality care. Visit our website to learn more and make a gift today! nlfs.org/ways-to-give

Grace's Story
STORY 40/50 Grace is our Church Relations Coordinator! Watch her video to hear what she loves about working for New Life, and how she wants to invite YOU and your church to be a part of the work New Life is doing every day. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Bailey's Story
38/50 Bailey knew from the second she found out she was pregnant that she was carrying this little girl for another family. She knew she wanted to use this unexpected pregnancy to bless a couple who were unable to have biological children. Watch her story to hear about the journey from finding out she was pregnant 11 years ago to where she is now. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Ashley's Story
STORY 37/50 Meet Ashley and Grayson! Ashley was in college and going through a dark time, but finding out that she was pregnant served as a wake-up call. Now, she and her two-year-old son are enrolled in the Every Family program and thriving. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Autumn's Story
STORY 35/50 Autumn was struggling with mental health and even wanting to end her life, but her whole mindset changed when she found out she was pregnant. She knew right away that she wanted to prioritize the life growing inside her, so she made the selfless decision to make an adoption plan. Subscribe for weekly emails: link in bio #50storiesofhope #icymi

Sammi's Story
STORY 33/50 Sammi was in her freshman year of college when she found out she was pregnant. With that unexpected news, her dreams and plans for the future became unclear. When she found New Life and started considering adoption, she knew that adoption was the best choice for her and her daughter. #50storiesofhope #icymi

STORY 31/50: Marissa is a Client Advocate at our Rochester center. After her own unplanned pregnancy, she knew she wanted to support others who were facing unplanned pregnancies. Now, she makes a difference every day by listening to clients and empowering them to make the best decision for their situation. #50storiesofhope #icymi

Jean Marie's Story
STORY 29/50 When Jean Marie found out that she was pregnant, all she wanted was to give her son the best life possible. Even though she wanted to be a mother, she decided that what was best for him was adoption. #50storiesofhope #icymi