Friends of Family Life Center

Friends of Family Life Center Serving women, men, and families through the pregnancy and parenting journey. We will be your advocate for as long as you feel we can help you.

The Family Life Center is a locally organized and funded faith-based not-for-profit organization. We serve the entire community regardless of race, creed, nationality, age or marital status. We are committed to respecting your privacy, your rights, and your worth as a person. We are committed to providing the best evidence-based educational material available on pregnancy, prenatal development, th

e methods and risks of abortion, and other pregnancy and parenting related issues. We are here to serve you!

A father's influence can last a lifetime.From teaching life lessons and sharing wisdom to offering support, laughter, an...
06/21/2026

A father's influence can last a lifetime.

From teaching life lessons and sharing wisdom to offering support, laughter, and encouragement, fathers help shape the hearts and futures of those they love.

Today, we celebrate the dads and father figures whose commitment and care make a difference every day.

Happy Father's Day! 🎣

☀️ Summer is here! ☀️Put the screens away for a little while and enjoy the simple moments that make this season special:...
06/20/2026

☀️ Summer is here! ☀️

Put the screens away for a little while and enjoy the simple moments that make this season special: backyard games, fishing, swimming, picnics, ice cream, park walks, and time with the people you love.

The best summer memories are often the simplest ones. 💛

Get outside. Soak up the sunshine. Enjoy each other!

Our community has always demonstrated incredible generosity, and we're deeply thankful to each person who helps us serve...
06/16/2026

Our community has always demonstrated incredible generosity, and we're deeply thankful to each person who helps us serve local families. 💙

Right now, we're experiencing a higher need for:

- Newborn diapers
- Size 1 diapers
- Size 4 diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby boy clothing (newborn–9 months)
- Rectangle Laundry Baskets

Every donation, big or small, helps us provide practical support and encouragement to parents caring for their little ones.

You can also check out our online lists
on Amazon: https://a.co/0fdAkSO2
and Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/6787e336-9664-47e2-989c-ba206b41d827

Thank you for partnering with us to meet these needs and for reminding families that they are not alone. Your kindness makes a lasting difference in the lives of babies and parents throughout our community.

What an incredible day at our Hope for Every Heart Family Fest! ❤️🎉 We are absolutely blown away by the community that S...
06/15/2026

What an incredible day at our Hope for Every Heart Family Fest! ❤️🎉

We are absolutely blown away by the community that SHOWED UP on Saturday at the Cross. Over 200 people joined us to pray, worship, and enjoy a morning filled with kids' games, inflatables, a petting zoo, delicious food trucks, and so much more!

It was truly a blessing to see our community come together and allow us the opportunity to GIVE BACK to those who give so much support to Family Life Center throughout the year.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible:

🐐 Lisa Rexroat and Jo Ring – Thank you for providing the petting zoo! The kids absolutely loved it.

🎈 Paddi's Air Filled Balloons - Your balloon creations had the kids smiling from ear to ear.

🏟️Party Worx – The inflatables were a huge hit and brought so many smiles throughout the day.

🎶 New Life UPC – Thank you for leading us in uplifting worship music that created such a wonderful atmosphere.

💧 Rural King – We appreciate your generous donation of water to help keep everyone refreshed.

🎨 Queen Ada – Thank you for sharing your talents with face painting. The children had a blast!

🎯Charleston House of Prayer – Thank you for volunteering your time and energy to help with the kids' games.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST - Thank you to The Cross for allowing us to use the beautiful grounds for our event. It was a perfect day with perfect weather at a perfect location! Thank you so much!

It was amazing to see so many people come together for one purpose:

TO GIVE BACK TO A COMMUNITY THAT GIVES SO MUCH TO FAMILY LIFE CENTER!

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and supported this special day. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to continuing to serve our community together. ❤️

FAMILY FEST IS NOW!!Come on out to day from 9-noon!!?
06/13/2026

FAMILY FEST IS NOW!!

Come on out to day from 9-noon!!?

Thank you so much WJLY Radio 88.3 FM for the tents and the great men AND women that helped us get them up! We are so exc...
06/13/2026

Thank you so much WJLY Radio 88.3 FM for the tents and the great men AND women that helped us get them up!

We are so excited to see you tomorrow for our Hope for Every Heart Family Fest at The Cross in Effingham from 9-noon!

🙏 Prayer Walk starts at 9am
🎤 Worship music throughout the morning
🎟️ 10am -12 - Kids games, inflatables and petting zoo (Stop by the event registration tent for your FREE tickets)
🌮🍔 Food trucks open all morning serving breakfast and lunch

We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you so much to Dusty's Outdoor Media for the great exposure for our upcoming Hope for Every Heart Family Fest!! Do...
06/11/2026

Thank you so much to Dusty's Outdoor Media for the great exposure for our upcoming Hope for Every Heart Family Fest!!

Don't miss this great event THIS SATURDAY from 9-noon at The Cross in Effingham! Here are all the details:

Event Lineup:
🕘 9:00 AM – Prayer Walk
🎶 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Worship & Live Music
🎈 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Inflatables, Kids Games & Petting Zoo

🍔 Food trucks will also be on-site with food available for purchase!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a meaningful and fun-filled day together. We can’t wait to see you there!

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🙏 Join Us for the Hope for Every Heart Prayer Walk! 🙏Start your day with purpose and encouragement at our Hope for Every...
06/08/2026

🙏 Join Us for the Hope for Every Heart Prayer Walk! 🙏

Start your day with purpose and encouragement at our Hope for Every Heart Family Fest as we gather for a special Prayer Walk at 9:00 AM.

We are honored to have four local pastors share brief devotions and lead us in prayer as we reflect on four important areas of our community and culture:

❤️ Moms - Rodney Burton - Crossroots Church
💙 Dads - Ben Sawyer - New Life Pentecostal Church
👶 The Unborn - Jody Kitts - Altamont Christian Church
✝️ The Lost - Kevin Colclasure - Scott Ave Christian Church

🎵 🎤 Join us after the walk for live worship music!

This meaningful time will encourage hearts, unite our community, and remind us of the power of prayer.

📅 Family Fest at the Cross, 1900 Pike Ave, Effingham
🕘 Prayer Walk Begins at 9:00 AM

Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us as we pray for our community together!

06/08/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY FROM 9-NOON!

🎉 FREE FAMILY EVENT! 🎉Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to spend your day? Join us for a joyful and uplifting commu...
06/05/2026

🎉 FREE FAMILY EVENT! 🎉

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to spend your day? Join us for a joyful and uplifting community celebration designed for all ages!

❤️ Fun • Fellowship • Food • Hope

📅 Family Fest Schedule (9am-noon)
🚶‍♀️ 9:00 AM – Prayer Walk Begins
🎶 Live Music All Morning (Bring your lawn chair!)
🎈 9:45 AM – Kids Games, Inflatables & Petting Zoo Open

🌮 Food Trucks Available Throughout the Event

Whether you're coming for the music, the activities, the food, or simply a chance to connect with others, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

✨ FREE Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the Entire Family
🤝 Invite Your Friends & Neighbors

Come experience a day filled with joy, connection, encouragement, and hope!

Hope for Every Heart Family Fest
Because every heart needs hope.

Address

605 Eden Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173425433

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