about us
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe in human rights for all humans without exception and that women facing unwanted pregnancies deserve nonviolent care and support. Abortion is violence — in fact, it is the greatest human rights violation of our time. It takes the most valuable thing possible from the most vulnerable among us, it is widely celebrated, and it happens thousands of times each day. Recognition of this great injustice convicts us to take action.
The violence and discrimination of abortion must end.
To make abortion unthinkable in Michigan, bold & sacrificial activists are needed to defend the unborn.
We aim to be strategic, reaching as many people as possible and changing their minds through compassionate and winsome dialogue.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to bring about an end to abortion by equipping and deploying generations of pro-life leaders to expose the injustice of abortion and strategically change public opinion.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to end abortion by (1) recruiting and training young people for pro-life leadership,
(2) educating youth on life issues and pregnancy resources, and (3) networking young people within
their communities to strengthen their impact.
Our ProgramS
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\OUR HISTORY
In 2005, pro-life student groups across Michigan gathered together on Michigan State University’s campus to establish Protect Life Michigan (back then, we went by "Students for Life of Michigan"). These students formed a coalition of pro-life student groups to work together to protect life on college campuses across the state.
In 2013, we hired our first staff member: Christen Polo. This big step allowed us to make campus visits and offer more resources to the students in our coalition. Through our support, the number of pro-life groups skyrocketed from 6 to 46. The need for a greater presence on campus became clear.
In 2019, we launched the "Campus Activist Model" which changed the way our college groups operated. The new model focuses on weekly meetings to learn how to talk about abortion, frequent campus activism, and building pro-life community on campus. Through this model, we began to help students reach 100% of their peers with the reality of abortion each year.
Soon after launching the Campus Activst Model, we launched our high school program - serving high school groups and giving school assembly presentations to inspire and equip young leaders.
In 2020, driven by our desire to innovate, we begin to develop and deploy outreach strategies that resulted in 20% of our conversations resulting in a mind change - right on the spot.
Today, we have a team of trained professionals to mentor students into exceptional pro-life leaders, statewide events to equip young leaders in the most advanced pro-life strategies, and an army of alumni serving the pro-life cause in countless career fields.
All these years later, we remain dedicated to the same mission, vision, and core values as the day we were founded. We serve over 50 high school and college campuses with trainings, resources, retreats, activism opportunities, and so much more.
our core values
We Reimagine the Possible.
We dare to envision a future where abortion is ended, fueled by unwavering belief and confident hope that it can be achieved. Our commitment to this bold mission leads us to prioritize what must be done to end abortion.
We Learn Curiously.
We are driven by a hunger to learn & grow, humbly seeking new ideas and insights to fuel our progress. Through strategic collaboration and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions, we cultivate an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
We Embrace Change.
We actively embrace change, always prepared to meet new challenges with enthusiasm. Our positive attitude in the face of these obstacles allows us to maximize our impact.
We Care Deeply.
We prioritize people by caring deeply for each individual we interact with, fostering trust, vulnerability, and empathy in every relationship. We do this internally through accountability, radical candor, and a commitment to personal and collective growth. We empower and invest personally in the leaders around us to drive positive change.
We Innovate Relentlessly.
We encourage thoughtful risk-taking, guided by discernment and a willingness to say no when necessary. Our commitment to innovation drives us to test new ideas, learn from failure, and bounce back stronger to advance our vision.
We Own Outcomes.
We embody an ownership mentality, pursuing quality and demonstrating care for the outcomes entrusted to us. Our commitment to excellence inspires those around us to rise to the challenge and continuously improve.
