Pregnancy
Testing Centers of the Rio Grande Valley was founded in 1989 by Frank
and Tere Painter. The first center opened
in Harlingen in February of 1989, followed by McAllen in September of
1990, Brownsville in November 1991, and Weslaco in February 2001.
A Women's Resource : Free Pregnancy Test, Abortion Education, Supportive Guidance, Shelter Assistance, STD Education.
Things we do to help reduce out of wedlock births:
- Parent Conferences
- Distribute bulletin inserts in area churches during Sanctity of Human Life week
- Volunteer Training workshops
- Abstinence Presentations in area schools, Church Youth Groups
- Community Presentations such as Rotary, WIC Clinics Work Force, Detention Centers
- TV Community service guest speakers
- Radio Programs addressing these issues
- Radio spots to bring awareness to popular teen radio shows
- Church Presentations "Women Ministries"
- Walkathons and banquets that raise awareness and educate the community
Our Two Year Goals
- Open a New Center in Mission
- Increase Advertising Presence
- Parenting Classes (now underway)
- Post-Abortion Ministry
- Outreach to Schools
- Doppler Monitor
- Church Liaison
- Client Emergency Fund
- Referral System
Our Five Year Goals
- Maternity Center
- Ultrasound Equipment
- Colonias Center
| HARLINGEN |
BROWNSVILLE |
PHARR |
WESLACO |
| 423-4355 604 S77 Sunshine Strip Ste B |
546-0589 |
702-0001 300 E. Expwy 83 Ste A |
973-1691 |