Remembering Forgotten Fathers
Many men have been directly or indirectly involved in or affected by abortion. Their stories vary widely, but the impact is significant. Some lost not only an unborn child or grandchild but beloved daughters, sisters, wives or friends to pregnancy- or abortion-related abuses and violence or post-abortion harm, heartbreak or even suicide.
Our Father’s Day Outreach is a great project for men’s groups and student, civic, church or other individual and group projects. It raises awareness, extends compassion and opens doors, while also educating the public about abortion’s impact on men.
You can participate by downloading and sharing our Father’s Day Ads. Here are some ideas for how you can use them:
- Run as an ad in a local newspaper or other publication
- Make copies of an ad and distribute as flyers
- Forward or post the ad online or ask group leaders to use/share it
- Share our Facebook event invitation with your friends on Facebook or Twitter
- Post an ad on a bulletin board at your church, library or another venue (get any necessary permissions first)
- Make copies of an ad and insert it into a bulletin or newsletter
- Distribute our bookmarks or message cards to others
- Leave copies of the ads or message cards at your church or ask your local family-friendly bookstore or other businesses if you may post or leave copies for their patrons to pick up
- Tell local civic and church leaders about the project and ask them to share materials or speak about this issue.
To see all our Father’s Day ads and flyers, including co-op versions, which feature a small area where you can add your own message or a local event, sponsorship logo, etc., click here: http://www.theunchoice.com/healingads.htm#fathersday
More links or resources to share:
Elliot Institute News Special Issue: Men & Abortion
TheUnChoice.com Men’s Page
Facebook Invitation/Event Page to Join or Share
Any step, however small will have a big impact! Give this flyer to pastors, group leaders or distribute it in person or at a special event planned for fathers. Share it online or elsewhere. You’ll reach someone who needs to hear it and others who can help in some way.
Thank you for reaching out and for helping those still at risk or already hurt by abortion. Come back often and share your thoughts, experiences and results! To stay informed about this and other upcoming projects, news and resources, join the Elliot Institute’s e-list
