ABOUT
Celebrating 45 Years of Care!
For more than four decades, AlphaCare has grown from a church-led hotline into a trusted medical ministry serving women and families across Philadelphia.
In 1980, burdened by the reality that thousands of pregnant women in Philadelphia were facing unexpected pregnancies alone, Frank H. King, Jr., MD, along with members of Tenth Presbyterian Church, took action. Their shared conviction was clear: women deserved compassionate, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, delivered with dignity, truth, and love.
That same year, their vision began to take shape as volunteers from local churches launched a pregnancy support hotline, offering hope and information to women in crisis. Just a year later, the organization formally incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
A Brief History
Since those early days, AlphaCare has continued to grow in impact and reach:
- 2000, Alpha received licensure from the Commonwealth as a Level I Clinical Laboratory, allowing us to expand our on-site medical services.
- 2004, Alpha purchased and upgraded the building at 1601 Lombard Street, a milestone made possible by the generous gifts of God’s people who believed in the mission and vision of the ministry.
- 2015, AlphaCare acquired the properties of 3807 and 3809 Lancaster Avenue and fully renovated the two rowhomes into one functional office and medical space.
- 2016, AlphaCare fundraised and obtaned the Mobile Medical Clinic, named “Rhonda”.
- 2017, AlphaCare began services in Lancaster Avenue and started conducting ultrasounds.
- 2025, AlphaCare fundraised for thier 2nd Mobile Medical Clinic named “Haven” and obtained it in 2026.
- 2026, AlphaCare received their medical accreditation from the Accredittion Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and opened thier client boutique, Kim’s Corner, providing clinets with a cost-free shopping experience.
From a single hotline to a full-service pregnancy medical center and mobile medical clinic, offering a multitude of services, AlphaCare has been faithfully serving the women of Philadelphia for over 40 years, offering help, hope, and healing in the name of Jesus Christ.
"Depsite all the things that plague the city... there's something beautiful about seeing God at work on a daily basis." Brooke Nearman, Executive Director, AlphaCare
Mission Statement
AlphaCare empowers pregnant women and families by providing health and social services and serving as a bridge to community resources.
AlphaCare exists to walk alongside women and families in Philadelphia who are facing unexpected pregnancies and complex life situations. We provide free and confidential services that affirm the value of every human life, offered in a safe, compassionate, and hope-filled environment.
Motivated by the love of Christ, we meet women with grace and truth, offering pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal education, childbirth and parenting classes, emotional support, and social service connections. We serve women of all backgrounds, honoring their dignity and seeking to empower them with the resources, relationships, and confidence needed to thrive.
Our mission flows from the biblical conviction that every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with respect, care, and compassion, no matter their circumstances. We offer our services without pressure, judgment, or political agenda, and we do so prayerfully, trusting God to work through each encounter for His glory and the good of every client.
Vision Statement
AlphaCare envisions a Philadelphia community where everyone experiences hope, health and healing.
AlphaCare exists to walk alongside women and families in Philadelphia who are facing unexpected pregnancies and complex life situations. We provide free and confidential services that affirm the value of every human life, offered in a safe, compassionate, and hope-filled environment.
Motivated by the love of Christ, we meet women with grace and truth, offering pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal education, childbirth and parenting classes, emotional support, and social service connections. We serve women of all backgrounds, honoring their dignity and seeking to empower them with the resources, relationships, and confidence needed to thrive.
Our mission flows from the biblical conviction that every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with respect, care, and compassion – no matter their circumstances. We offer our services without pressure, judgment, or political agenda, and we do so prayerfully, trusting God to work through each encounter for His glory and the good of every client.
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb." Psalm 139:13
OUR CORE VALUES
Reliance on God's Truth
We look to God’s Word as our foundation, seeking wisdom and direction in all we do. Scripture informs how we care, how we serve, and how we love each person entrusted to us.
Integrity in Action
We are committed to honesty, accountability, and excellence, in every conversation, service, and relationship. We honor the trust placed in us by our clients, our community, and our supporters.
Affirmation of Life
We believe every life, born and unborn, holds sacred value and purpose. Our services affirm this truth by offering support, care, and hope to each woman and family we encounter.
Restoration through Christ
We serve those who are hurting—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—with the hope and healing we find in Christ. Every act of care reflects our desire to see lives renewed and strengthened.
AlphaCare Staff
Staff Leadership
Brooke Nearman, BA
Executive Director
Brianna Cross, BSW
Client Services Director
Karissa Forino, MSW
Strategic Initiatives Director
Jessy George, MSA
Executive Assistant
Development Staff
Lilian Ortega Gonzalez, BA
Donor Relations Coordinator
Jacob Pierce, BSBA
Marketing Operations Associate
Program Staff
Kathleen Chappell, BA
Patient Experience Manager
Lisa Grainge, BA
Client Advocate
Jess Slingerland
Clinic Assistant
Frany Lantoine, BS, PMP
Receptionist
Sue Henderson, RN, BSN, CCE, CLC
Perinatal Nurse
Valerie Tuck, RN, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Sonographer
Ann Marie Myers, RN, CRNP, CNM
Nurse Sonographer
Annalies Parry, RN, BSN
Nurse Sonographer
LeTanya Johnson, MS
Social Services Manager
Ashley Chen, LMSW
Social Worker
Hope Johnston, LMSW
Social Worker
Maranatha Theorgood, MA
Programs Operations Manager
Medical Support Volunteer Team
Frank H. King, Jr., MD
Linda Schmucker, MD
AlphaCare's Board
Karen Parry
Chairperson
Olivia DiGirolamo
Treasurer
Aaron Gannon
Development Liason
Frank H. King, Jr., MD
Medical Director
Maravi Melendez-Davis
Member
Kate Bissinger
Member
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Stories of Hope
Every woman who walks through our doors has a story. Take a moment to hear how compassionate care, honest support, and the love of Christ are making a difference—one life at a time.
Help Carry the Vision
Your support makes this work possible. Whether you give, volunteer, or pray, you help women and families in Philadelphia experience real hope and lasting change.