Sanctity of Life Month & Diaper Drives

January is observed by many as Sanctity of Life Month because of the January 22nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion throughout the United States. While Roe was overturned in 2022, abortion remains legal in New Jersey, and the number of abortions annually in our state increased to 60,000 last year.

Among the reasons cited by women for choosing abortion are a lack of support and limited resources. At Lighthouse, we provide hope and practical help to women and men facing unexpected pregnancies to make life choices possible. We also support parents struggling to care for their newborns. And we extend healing to those who are hurting from a past abortion.

Life choices need life support! Our practical help includes free diapers and wipes for new moms and dads participating in PREP (our Parenting Enrichment & Readiness Program). Because the average newborn uses 2,788 diapers during its first year of life, this is an urgent need for many families! Diapers change the little ones AND they help change parents’ lives as they come for our ongoing, loving, life-giving support. Parents also earn points to select essential items such as baby clothing, bathtubs, and strollers from our PREP Shoppes.

Sanctity of Life Observances

Every January and February, local churches, Christian schools and Knights of Columbus councils help stock our PREP Shoppes with diapers and wipes through a Sanctity of Life collection. They also help fill the New Moms’ Baskets that celebrate every birth. We are so grateful for all who participate!

We invite your council, school or church group to host a collection or other Sanctity of Life observance in January or February – or any time that is convenient for you! Staff are available to speak during church services or school chapel.