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Valuing *Every* Life For more than 40 years, Hope Center has walked alongside individuals and families in our community with compassionate care, practical support, education, and the hope of Jesus Christ.   [Give A Gift](https://impactpontiachope.org/give-a-gift?hsLang=en) [Our Impact](https://impactpontiachope.org/impact?hsLang=en) #### Our Mission Hope Center exists to share the love of Jesus with our clients and community through education, meeting spiritual and physical needs, and advocating to choose life. **Our vision** is for Hope Center to be a place where every life, unborn and born, is valued, every family is supported, and every person experiences the hope and love of Jesus Christ. ![Our Story](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Our%20Story.png?width=450&height=801&name=Our%20Story.png) #### *The Story of Hope Center* of Livingston County Hope Center of Livingston County began in 1984 when a small group of local Christians felt called to do more than speak about the challenges surrounding unexpected pregnancy. They wanted to provide compassionate, practical support to women and families in our community. What began as a Crisis Pregnancy Center grew to include pregnancy and parenting education, material assistance, spiritual support, and programs designed to strengthen families. As the need of our community, Hope Center continued to grow. In 2022, our name became Hope Center of Livingston County, reflecting our expanding mission to serve individuals and families beyond pregnancy alone. Parenting and Fatherhood programs began, additional staff joined the ministry, and the vision for providing medical services was renewed. In November 2025, another important chapter began with Hope Center, officially becoming a Medical Clinic, offering limited obstetric ultrasounds and proof of pregnancy, along with compassionate education and support. For more than 40 years, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to share the love of Jesus while meeting the spiritual and physical needs of those we serve and advocating for life. From crisis, to caring, to hope, God has faithfully grown this ministry through the prayers, generosity, and partnership of people who believe that every life has value. > Your support helps write the next chapter! ## Take a Virtual Tour Step inside Hope Center and see the welcoming & compassionate environment your support helps make possible, where individuals and families are met with care, dignity, and hope.   #### *Get to Know Our* Staff & Medical Team Behind every life we serve is a compassionate team committed to care, dignity, and hope. Meet the dedicated staff serving our community.  ![Sarah Brummitt-1](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sarah%20Brummitt-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=Sarah%20Brummitt-1.png) **Sarah Brummitt** Executive Director    ![Jill McCulloh](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jill%20McCulloh.png?width=100&height=100&name=Jill%20McCulloh.png) **Jill McCulloh** Business Manager    ![Ashley Diaz](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashley%20Diaz.png?width=100&height=100&name=Ashley%20Diaz.png) **Ashley Diaz** Client Services & Development Manager  ![Paulette Zimmerman](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Paulette%20Zimmerman.png?width=100&height=100&name=Paulette%20Zimmerman.png) **Paulette Zimmerman** Client Care Manager    ![Savanna Birky](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Savanna%20Birky.png?width=100&height=100&name=Savanna%20Birky.png) **Savanna Birky** Client Advocate    ![Dr. Jared Zotz](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dr.%20Jared%20Zotz.png?width=100&height=100&name=Dr.%20Jared%20Zotz.png) **Dr. Jared Zotz, M.D. FACOG** Medical Director  ![Lisa Watson](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa%20Watson.png?width=100&height=100&name=Lisa%20Watson.png) **Lisa Watson, APRN** Nurse Manager    ![Linda Patarozzi](https://impactpontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Linda%20Patarozzi.png?width=100&height=100&name=Linda%20Patarozzi.png) **Linda Patarozzi, RN** Registered Nurse #### Meet the Board Guiding Our Mission ###### Executive Board **Christine Stark** Board President **Lynn Stoller** Vice President **Sharon Cutrell** Treasurer **Jackie Mustread** Secretary ###### Board Members Gene Stringer Kent Kafer Shannon Lawler **Note:** Hope Center does not offer or refer for pregnancy terminations or birth control. Information is provided as an educational service. ![white logo](https://impactpontiachope.org/hubfs/white%20logo.svg) ###### ADDRESS 202 N Main St. Pontiac, IL 61764 [Get Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oo3ZC1ptgq1XNTix7) ###### Get In Touch [(815) 842-2484](tel:+18158422484) [Send a Message](https://52008790.hs-sites.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![Facebook](https://impactpontiachope.org/hubfs/Facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/pontiacHOPEpregnancycenter) ###### Give a Gift [Give Online Now](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QECA2V9MYE4MJ) [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QMUBRZUFAX7P?ref_=wl_share) © 2026 Hope Center of Livingston County. All Rights Reserved.