A growing nonprofit in Sapulpa is working to fill a critical gap in maternal care across Creek County—while also inviting the community to roll a few strikes for a good cause this weekend.
Macy’s Cradle (1500 S Main), a donor-funded clinic serving women and families facing pregnancy-related challenges, will host a family-friendly bowling fundraiser on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Sahoma Lanes. The event is one of just two annual fundraisers that sustain the organization’s work, according to registered nurse Taylor McNamara, who joined Sapulpa Times for a recent interview.
“We are 100% donor-funded,” McNamara said. “So we really encourage everybody to help us out.”
The event is designed to be accessible and welcoming, whether attendees plan ahead or decide to participate at the last minute. Teams can register online in advance, but individuals and families are also encouraged to simply show up and join in.
Meeting a growing need
Founded just two years ago, Macy’s Cradle has quickly expanded both its footprint and its impact. Originally operating out of a smaller location, the clinic now serves clients from its South Main facility, where it offers a range of services—from pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to parenting classes and resource coordination.
McNamara describes the organization as more than a traditional “crisis pregnancy center.”
“We are a clinic, and we do help in crisis situations, but we also just help in any situation,” she said.
That broader approach has become increasingly important in a county that McNamara says lacks adequate access to maternal healthcare.
“Creek County is considered like a maternal desert,” she said. “There is no healthcare for maternity here.”
In response, Macy’s Cradle has stepped in to provide not only clinical services but also connections to outside providers through its case management program. Clients can also participate in parenting classes—either online or in person—and attend group sessions that include family members and support networks.
The demand is rising sharply. According to McNamara, the clinic has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients over the past year.
“We have actually tripled the amount of people we are seeing,” she said.
A focus on compassion and choice
Central to the clinic’s mission is what McNamara describes as a nonjudgmental, relationship-based approach. While the organization is faith-based, staff and volunteers prioritize meeting clients where they are, regardless of beliefs or decisions.
“We just give them as much information and love as we can,” she said.
That approach extends even to clients who ultimately make choices different from those the organization hopes for. McNamara noted that some women who choose abortion later return for counseling and support.
“People have the right to make their own choice,” she said. “We just want them to know how loved they are.”
The clinic’s environment, she added, often leaves a lasting impression.
“Even the people who come in and say, ‘I don’t want anything to do with God,’ they’ll tell us, ‘There was just a peace here. I felt comfortable here.’”
Stories of impact
While the organization tracks its outcomes, McNamara said individual stories often speak louder than statistics.
In one recent case, a client arrived at the clinic struggling with deep personal challenges and feelings of hopelessness.
“She told me that she was considering suicide that afternoon,” McNamara said.
After receiving care and seeing an ultrasound, the woman left with renewed hope—a moment McNamara described as deeply impactful for staff.
In other cases, clients who initially considered ending their pregnancies have changed course after seeing or hearing their baby during an ultrasound. While McNamara emphasized that each situation is unique, she said such experiences are not uncommon.
The clinic also offers access to a national abortion pill reversal hotline, allowing women who have taken the first dose of a medication abortion to seek immediate assistance within a critical window.
“We can get that prescription out for them at any 24-hour pharmacy,” she said, noting that several such calls have been handled locally in the past year.
Supporting families beyond pregnancy
Beyond clinical care, Macy’s Cradle provides ongoing support through programs like “Macy’s Closet,” a resource center stocked with baby supplies, clothing, and essentials.
Clients earn points through parenting classes and can use those points to obtain items such as diapers, wipes, and larger necessities.
“It’s a really big reward to them,” McNamara said.
The program is made possible through community donations, including a building that now houses the closet adjacent to the clinic.
Community invited to get involved
Friday’s bowling fundraiser offers a chance for residents to learn more about the organization while directly supporting its mission.
In addition to bowling, attendees will hear from the clinic’s founder and a client who will share her personal story—something McNamara says often resonates deeply with audiences.
“It’s always really inspiring,” she said.
For McNamara and the team at Macy’s Cradle, the event is about more than raising funds. It’s an opportunity to build connections and expand awareness of a resource that many in the community may not yet fully understand.
“We would love to have them there,” she said.
The fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Sahoma Lanes. Participants can register in advance or simply show up and join a team.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel.