Where to Donate Locally to Help People Access Abortions
According to a leaked draft of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling , Roe v. Wade is on the verge of being overturned. What happens to abortion rights after that depends on which state you live in. As we explained earlier (when Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed, remember that?), some states have “trigger laws” which mean that abortion is automatically outlawed as soon as Row falls. Other states still have pre- Row abortion laws, which will subsequently come into effect again.
While the national effort to support women’s bodily autonomy is likely to see a flood of donations in the coming weeks, if you’re looking for ways to help right now, local abortion funds and independent clinics are some of the best places to donate. People in states that have anti-abortion laws will need a way to access health care in states where it is still legal, and the organizations listed below either run clinics, mail medications, arrange travel, or otherwise help people get the help they need.
- The Baltimore Abortion Foundation helps people living in or traveling to Maryland get care.
- The Brigid Alliance organizes and funds abortion trips throughout the country.
- Carolina Abortion Foundation for people seeking an abortion in North or South Carolina.
- Holler Health Justice , which provides funds for abortions, free emergency contraception, and other medical and harm reduction services in West Virginia.
- Indigenous Women Rising , which runs an abortion fund for natives in the US and Canada (it’s for anyone who can get pregnant, you don’t have to be a woman).
- Jane Foundation for Access to Abortion in Massachusetts.
- Just the Pill , which provides medical abortion and other services to people who are or may travel to Montana, Minnesota, and Wyoming.
- The Midwest Access Coalition helps people traveling to, from, or within the Midwest gain access to abortion.
- Women’s Health Center in West Virginia, the state’s last remaining abortion clinic .
- The Women’s Reproductive Rights Project provides funding for abortions and emergency contraception throughout the country.
- The Yellowhammer Foundation, which provides funds for abortions, free emergency contraception, and other assistance to people in Alabama, Mississippi, and surrounding areas.
And if you can’t decide, the National Abortion Fund Network distributes donations to 80 member organizations. You can also use their website to find a list of local funds by state .