Wichita, KS – Operation Rescue has moved into our new national headquarters at 3013 E. Central Avenue in Wichita, Kansas, inside a former abortion clinic that we bought and closed in 2006.
“We are very excited to finally be working from our new headquarters,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “The transformation from that filthy abortion mill has been amazing. You would hardly know it was the same building. Everything is new and geared toward saving lives. It is an awesome testimony to God’s redemptive powers.”
Operation Rescue purchased the Central Women’s Services abortion building through a third party, then left the building as it was for several months before beginning the process of demolition and renovation so the public and the media could see for themselves the horrific conditions inside the abortion building. Life Dynamics produced a video documenting the filth, pest infestations, out-of-code utilities, and other dangerous conditions. (Click here to view.)
The building features an entirely new floor plan. Everything from the old abortion mill was in such poor condition that nothing was salvageable. Some finishing work remains to be done, including the memorial to the pre-born that is still under construction.
“We had to finish the basic construction on the building before we could begin the memorial,” said Newman. “But that should be completed in the next few months.”
The headquarters’ features include a welcoming reception area, staff offices, a printing center, a beautiful prayer room for private devotions, and a spacious meeting area where press conferences, a memorial on the recent Roe v. Wade anniversary, and other meetings have already taken place.
“We thank God for allowing us the privilege of closing and converting an abortion mill that was open for 23 years into a place where we can work full-time to stop abortion,” said Newman. “We have felt God’s hand leading and providing for this project every step of the way. We know this is where He wants us to be. We especially want to thank our supporters whose generosity and love for the pre-born made this possible. We even had a baby saved here our first week working in our new facilities! We pray this building will continue to bring glory to God.”
View additional photos of OR’s new national headquarters
View “before” photos
Read how OR bought and closed an abortion mill