About Us

Birthright of Charlotte was founded in 2023 to assist women in the Charlotte metro area who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies.

Our History

Birthright began in Toronto, Canada, in 1968, when Louise Summerhill, a busy wife and mother of seven children, felt something should be done to help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Twelve years later, in 1980, Hank and Sally Chardos opened the Columbia SC chapter, now one of about 250 locations served by Birthright International.

Hank served as the Executive Director of Birthright of Columbia for 41 years. In 2023, Hank and Sally founded the Charlotte Chapter! Our office is open, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Birthright is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Services are free and confidential. Contact us today to see how we can help.

Birthright of Charlotte Strategic Plan – 2024

Birthright of Charlotte Board of Directors

Dr. Stephen Blaha
Sally Chardos
Dr. Jessica Clarke-Pounder
Tanya Cook
Brandon Humphries
Craig Johannesmeyer
Jennifer Stalford
Rev. Joshua Voitu

Birthright of Charlotte Press

New Charlotte Birthright Location Brings Hope to Mothers in Need
April 24, 2024

People young and old take part in 18th annual March for Life in Charlotte
January 3, 2024

New pregnancy resource center offers hope in Charlotte
November 8, 2023

Holy Trinity students prep baby bottles for Birthright
March 29, 2023