Unfortunately, the day we knew was coming has now arrived. Roe V Wade has been struck down, an action that will have devastating consequences for women and people seeking abortions all over the US. Yet it’s important to keep in mind that low-income people of color will be disproportionately affected. Abortions will continue in states where the procedure is still legal, and they need to be funded by reputable organizations. I understand the instinct to donate to Planned Parenthood. I served on the Board of Advocates of my local branch of the organization for almost a decade, and I believe in the work they do on behalf of gender equity, healthcare, and safe abortion care. But smaller orgs who do not fall under the PP umbrella are the ones who often serve communities where the need for safe abortion care is urgent.
That’s why I’m urging you to give your money to these orgs instead. Give as much as you can, and remember that the need is ongoing, so consider becoming a monthly donor!
This org serves indigenous and undocumented people in the US and Canada: Indigenous Women Rising
Here is an org that funds many different indie clinics in the US: Abortion Care Network