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Grandmother shows off her grandson, who was first
photographed in the womb at AWC.
how many in the deaf community have
been abused as kids, because predators
know they can’t communicate,” Wiley
said. “Deaf people are the third largest
undiscipled group in the world.” AWC has
incorporated ASL interpreters so the deaf
can come for services.
“We want to be
“ No matter
what we are
facing – God
can use that
for good and
does, if you
let him.”
there for women at
any age or stage in
their lives,” Wiley
continued. “There’s
really no typical client.
We’ve had women
with a nice amount of
income and those who
are homeless. Our average age is 22,
but many older than 50 are dealing
with past trauma.”
She also said clients are increasing –
up 16 percent since last year. Wiley attributes
the uptick partially to AWC becoming
more widely known, but also because
STIs are increasing throughout Texas –
Bexar County ranks third in the state.
All services provided at Any Woman
Can, including; STI testing, pregnancy
testing, sonograms and professional
counseling, are FREE to all clients. The
ministry is funded by private donors, six
faithful churches that undergird with
monthly support, and proceeds from
several fundraisers. Events like the
Designer Purse Bingo held earlier this
month and Bexar County’s Big Give in
May are helpful, but AWC would benefit
from a base of consistent monthly
supporters, Wiley said.
She hopes to get the word out to
pastors and churches that when a
woman needs support, whether she’s
pregnant or not, Any Woman Can has
kind, loving, trained counselors waiting.
“It’s so important for pastors to
know,” she said. “Not all churches have
pastoral care or a place to send their
women or teens. They can feel
comfortable knowing we are a Christbased
center. We are going to love and
educate them so they can make the
best decisions for their life.”
AWC’s social media presence is
growing, with 1300 followers on
Facebook and Instagram. Wiley also
shares the vision with groups across
the city. She offers inspiration and
hope – citing examples of women in
the Bible with far from perfect circumstances
whom God used.
“No matter what we are facing –
even if it is cancer or a divorce, God
can use that for good and does, if you
let Him,” she said.
She was delighted to speak at the
Stone Oak Ladies Business Association.
“I knew many of them were not
Christ followers, but it was an open
door to inspire women and then tell
my story about how God changed my
life to help others.”
Shan Wiley has a calling to help
women of all ages and all seasons. Life
brings challenges, and people need
love and care. You will find plenty of
both at Any Woman Can.
www.anywomancansa.com
or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
109 Gallery Circle, Suite 115
Open: Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information: (210) 370-3939
Be A Light.
Give. Join the ministry as a consistent
monthly contributor and help fuel their
ongoing growth. Pray. Lift up the staff at
AWC for wisdom and boldness as they
counsel and share with women in need of
understanding and love. Volunteer. Contact
the ministry and find out how you can be
involved in changing the lives of women.
“ I challenge every believer to stand for life. We
need to take a courageous stance. Strength
comes in numbers and we need believers to
stand up for the sanctity of life. This is why I am
so passionate about the work of AWC.
They stand for truth and offer
grace to women facing difficult
decisions. Please join me in
supporting this ministry.”
Diana Rosenberger,
Founder, CEO, Trinidad Realty Partners.
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