I'd check out Apiary's Pollination Station which is a central training program for practical support volunteers (the fancy term for what you're describing). It vets you to help alleviate the burden on local orgs, and can help with the matching. I'm halfway through and it's been a great program so far!
Jules, if there's anything you can share publicly, please do - I'm sure other folks are wondering the same. But no worries if you're keeping on the DL!
I'll keep this comment pinned so more folks can find it and weigh in with suggestions.
American women, please educate yourselves about the Feminist Women's Health Movement of the 1970s. Self Help was not originally a book genre term, nor is it some crazy far fetched idea that deserves to collect dust and escape the minds of those affecting change. It was THE vehicle and engine for radical changes in Healthcare in states like California, New York, Maryland. And it still matters. It isn't enough to read an article about M.E. and women's self help groups in the 1970s. Ask your elders and your peers. Take your google scholar skills to Tor browsers. Use AI for what it's worth. Find every resource you can before they disappear. Because they will. Arm yourselves with deep knowledge of a consciousness raising movement that gave hundreds of people just like you experiential knowledge about their bodies, themselves, their her stories and most of all the courage and audacity to demand body autonomy. If it was so important as to be mentioned in Blackmun's Opinion of Roe v. Wade, then shouldn't it be a household term by now? Our bodies, our families, our lives, are never too little and never too late. Take back the speculum, and take it all back.
I truly believe that the work they do is a sea change for Idaho and the nation. Also, in the past year alone, PVP's founder, Jen Jackson Quintano, has released a documentary, created a beautiful set of resources on reproductive health stigma, and pulled off over a dozen educational and artistic events, while working on a book proposals. It's been unbelievably inspiring to watch.
Hi all, I wanted to pop in here to share information about Elevated Access— a nonprofit that provides flights at no cost for individuals seeking abortion and gender-affirming care.
Since our founding in 2022, we’ve flown over 1 million miles, helped over 2,000 individuals access care, built a network of more than 1,600 volunteer pilots, and formed a coalition of over 100 partner organizations—from small, volunteer-led practical support organizations to national federations.
As 'The Choir' already knows, accessing reproductive care often means days of travel, lost wages, time away from families, and significant financial strain. We exist to remove those barriers.
Tomorrow (April 9) to celebrate our third anniversary, we’re launching a 24-hour fundraising campaign—and every donation will be doubled! You can even make your donation early, and help us take off strong. Thank you for your consideration and for being in this fight: https://elevatedaccess.org/anniversary
I've been reading about the work of the Yellowhamer Fund. They struggle to support women in the Deep South, an area where poverty, racism, lack of access to clinics, etc. are big hurdles to overcome but they are doing heroic work. Check them out. https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/about-us/
On Wisconsin! Huge win last night in the state Supreme Court that should help support reproductive healthcare rights and access in the state, (among other things)!
I'm in Sonoma County CA and with the Sebastopol chapter of Indivisible. Looking for ways to connect with other people/groups/organizations re action we can take apart from calling our senators and congressmen/women.
Donate to your closest Title X clinic! In Bozeman, MT mine is Bridgercare. In this clinic, when you visit as an insured patient, all of the $ they get reimbursed for goes towards patients using the ‘sliding-fee’ scale. Check out if your state’s Title X clinics offer the same! Now I go to Bridgercare for my annual and all birth control needs.
We are having a lot of success in Maine - though similar to Trump antics in general the senate is "flooding the zone" with 5 anti abortion cases on the same day!
Our abortion funds in the Southeast need as much support as they can get, our only SC one is the Palmetto State Abortion Fund, please donate if you can! https://palmettostateabortionfund.com
I posted last week about calling our media outlets to demand they cover this topic, but haven't heard back yet. So I tried taking the first step. the PBS News Hour, which I believe to be about as good/normal coverage as there is out there has a number that is no longer in service:
PBS NewsHour
Producer: WETA
3939 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-2170
So then I called the PBS number listed on COC, and that one just rings and no one picks up. Any suggestions?
I am in Texas and looking for ways to provide hands on help, money, transportation to TX women. Would appreciate any ideas, connections. Happy to share my contact info and I am on Substack.
I live in the NYC area and am looking for an opportunity to volunteer as an abortion navigator or escort. If anyone has info on this please LMK.
Someone suggested Haven coalition. They are looking for people to help in this way.
I'd check out Apiary's Pollination Station which is a central training program for practical support volunteers (the fancy term for what you're describing). It vets you to help alleviate the burden on local orgs, and can help with the matching. I'm halfway through and it's been a great program so far!
Pollination Station is amazing!
Thank you.
Hi Stacy, I have info for you on this, happy to share in a message.
I am also in the NYC area and would love to hear about this.
Jules, if there's anything you can share publicly, please do - I'm sure other folks are wondering the same. But no worries if you're keeping on the DL!
I'll keep this comment pinned so more folks can find it and weigh in with suggestions.
Same here in Rhode Island
I would also like to help in the Philadelphia Pa area
American women, please educate yourselves about the Feminist Women's Health Movement of the 1970s. Self Help was not originally a book genre term, nor is it some crazy far fetched idea that deserves to collect dust and escape the minds of those affecting change. It was THE vehicle and engine for radical changes in Healthcare in states like California, New York, Maryland. And it still matters. It isn't enough to read an article about M.E. and women's self help groups in the 1970s. Ask your elders and your peers. Take your google scholar skills to Tor browsers. Use AI for what it's worth. Find every resource you can before they disappear. Because they will. Arm yourselves with deep knowledge of a consciousness raising movement that gave hundreds of people just like you experiential knowledge about their bodies, themselves, their her stories and most of all the courage and audacity to demand body autonomy. If it was so important as to be mentioned in Blackmun's Opinion of Roe v. Wade, then shouldn't it be a household term by now? Our bodies, our families, our lives, are never too little and never too late. Take back the speculum, and take it all back.
The Pro-Voice Project, an amazing abortion activism organization in Idaho that AED wrote about in March 2023, is really struggling with funds; you can donate at https://www.theprovoiceproject.com/donate or buy rad merch at https://www.theprovoiceproject.com/shop (vulvacano shirts!)
I truly believe that the work they do is a sea change for Idaho and the nation. Also, in the past year alone, PVP's founder, Jen Jackson Quintano, has released a documentary, created a beautiful set of resources on reproductive health stigma, and pulled off over a dozen educational and artistic events, while working on a book proposals. It's been unbelievably inspiring to watch.
Hi all, I wanted to pop in here to share information about Elevated Access— a nonprofit that provides flights at no cost for individuals seeking abortion and gender-affirming care.
Since our founding in 2022, we’ve flown over 1 million miles, helped over 2,000 individuals access care, built a network of more than 1,600 volunteer pilots, and formed a coalition of over 100 partner organizations—from small, volunteer-led practical support organizations to national federations.
As 'The Choir' already knows, accessing reproductive care often means days of travel, lost wages, time away from families, and significant financial strain. We exist to remove those barriers.
Tomorrow (April 9) to celebrate our third anniversary, we’re launching a 24-hour fundraising campaign—and every donation will be doubled! You can even make your donation early, and help us take off strong. Thank you for your consideration and for being in this fight: https://elevatedaccess.org/anniversary
I've been reading about the work of the Yellowhamer Fund. They struggle to support women in the Deep South, an area where poverty, racism, lack of access to clinics, etc. are big hurdles to overcome but they are doing heroic work. Check them out. https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/about-us/
On Wisconsin! Huge win last night in the state Supreme Court that should help support reproductive healthcare rights and access in the state, (among other things)!
If you are able, I recommend giving to Care for All, a brand new clinic soon to open in the Milwaukee area: https://donorbox.org/help-independent-non-profit-abortion-care-come-to-wisconsin
I'm in Sonoma County CA and with the Sebastopol chapter of Indivisible. Looking for ways to connect with other people/groups/organizations re action we can take apart from calling our senators and congressmen/women.
Donate to your closest Title X clinic! In Bozeman, MT mine is Bridgercare. In this clinic, when you visit as an insured patient, all of the $ they get reimbursed for goes towards patients using the ‘sliding-fee’ scale. Check out if your state’s Title X clinics offer the same! Now I go to Bridgercare for my annual and all birth control needs.
We are having a lot of success in Maine - though similar to Trump antics in general the senate is "flooding the zone" with 5 anti abortion cases on the same day!
If you are a lawyer in Florida - consider joining The Jane Network: /www.janenetworkfl.org.
We are a network of attorneys dedicated to advancing reproductive freedom in Florida through pro bono legal representation.
Our abortion funds in the Southeast need as much support as they can get, our only SC one is the Palmetto State Abortion Fund, please donate if you can! https://palmettostateabortionfund.com
I posted last week about calling our media outlets to demand they cover this topic, but haven't heard back yet. So I tried taking the first step. the PBS News Hour, which I believe to be about as good/normal coverage as there is out there has a number that is no longer in service:
PBS NewsHour
Producer: WETA
3939 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-2170
So then I called the PBS number listed on COC, and that one just rings and no one picks up. Any suggestions?
https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/united-states/virginia/arlington/media-company/2003266035-public-broadcasting-service-pbs
If anyone is in the U.K please sign and share my petition to decriminalise abortion. It is waiting on a date for a parliamentary debate https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700014
And thanks to Jessica for Your informative newsletter…your dedication helps so many!😍
I am in Texas and looking for ways to provide hands on help, money, transportation to TX women. Would appreciate any ideas, connections. Happy to share my contact info and I am on Substack.
Texans need your help! Please consider donating to our local abortion funds
Fund Texas Choice
Texas Equal Access
Jane’s due process
Lilith Fund
Frontera Fund
Please follow our social media pages to keep an eye on all the horrible bills in the legislature