St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home becomes independent nonprofit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home in Bowling Green is now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

On Monday, St. Gianna CPH announced the milestone as it transitions to full independence.

The nonprofit says for the past year, funding has supported its staffing, utilities and insurance. Now, St. Gianna CPH says it will rely solely on the generosity of donors, volunteers and private grants.

“With continued support from the South Central Kentucky community and by the grace of God, the home remains committed to providing safe housing and basic essentials for expectant mothers in crisis and their babies,” the nonprofit stated in a release Monday.

In addition, Janet Henderson has joined the board as the new chairperson of development.

The release says Henderson brings over 30 years of business and community experience. Henderson has a bachelor’s of science degree in business from Liberty University. For 10 years, the nonprofit says Henderson worked as the motorsports sales director for the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, playing an instrumental part if drawing events such as Camaro Fest and the Tri-Five to Bowling Green.

Henderson reportedly retired in October 2024 and has now chosen to give her time to St. Gianna CPH.

She says, “After having a vivid dream twice about helping at a pregnancy home, researching, and being asked by the home’s directors to take the position, I trusted Jesus, took a leap of faith and joined the ministry.”

St. Gianna CPH was founded in August of 2024 and says it offers “safe housing and spiritual and practical support for” pregnant women in crisis who “have chosen life” for their unborn child. According to the nonprofit, participants can stay through pregnancy and up to eight months post-delivery while caring for their baby.

An expectant mother who has a child under the age of 5 may now bring that child to stay as well, according to the release.

St. Gianna CPH says the home is currently at capacity as it serves five women, two babies and a toddler, with one mother graduating with her baby to independent living. The nonprofit says it has connected over 41 others with community resources.