On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade—the constitutional right to an abortion. Now, whether or not a person can receive an abortion is left up to lawmakers in the state they live in. The impact of leaving the decision up to the states will be detrimental for anybody with a uterus. Twenty-six states are highly likely to ban almost all abortions, while 13 states have trigger laws to ban abortion completely (you can see an updated map here). Though the results have fluctuated over the years, recent polling from the Pew Research Center concludes that the majority of Americans favor the right to choose to have an abortion. This SCOTUS ruling is not the majority opinion of the American people and will impact health care for everyone, but especially low-income people and people of color. The right to privacy, access to contraception, and same-sex marriage are in danger as well.
If you're having trouble figuring out what to do next, start by getting familiar with the abortion funds and resources to donate to, learn from, and share, below.
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Planned Parenthood
This Planned Parenthood action page is a one-stop-shop to learn, donate, volunteer, petition, and share your story. It outlines how to navigate the different options you have in a post-Roe world.
Center for Reproductive Rights
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a leading source to stay informed on future laws that threaten reproductive health care, as well as important background information regarding Roe v. Wade.
Guttmacher Institute
The Cut's "Find an Abortion" Tool
The Cut has a vetted database of local abortion clinics, funds, and services. All you need to do is enter your zip code and answer a few questions to receive a list of providers with verified contact information.
We Won’t Go Back
We Won't Go Back has a list of virtual and in-person events near you to rally for abortions rights, reproductive rights, and the right to bodily autonomy.
American Civil Liberties Union
Indigenous Women Rising
This fund is open to all indigenous women in America and Canada who are seeking an abortion. Indigenous Women Rising is committed to honoring Native and Indigenous rights to safe health care through education, advocacy, and resources.
NARAL Pro-Choice America
NARAL Pro-Choice America is great place to stay updated as well as learn where you can take action, which includes signing petitions and donating.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, working with thousands of local sexual assault service providers. They are in partnership with the Department of Defense, working the DoD Safe Helpline. The organization also carries out programs to prevent violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
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National Network of Abortion Funds
The National Network of Abortion Funds' mission is to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion. The organization has listed funds to donate to locally. The NNAF is vocal in educating the public and discussing health care barriers for low-income individuals, immigrants, individuals in prison, minors, people in rural and urban communities, and Native and indigenous people.
National Abortion Federation
Stigma Relief Fund
This fund supports people who cannot afford an abortion. Stigma Relief serves patients in each of the nine Whole Woman’s Health clinics, and seeks to help all people who need an abortion.
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice
Donations, as well as information on the abortion pill and self-managed abortions, are available on the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice's website. The organization has been fighting for reproductive justice for the past 25 years, and is located in hub cities such as New York, Texas, Florida, and Virginia.
A Fund, Inc.
This Kentucky-based fund is a volunteer-run organization created as a response to the severe lack of accessibility to abortions. Thanks to a temporary suspension of the trigger ban set to go into effect, abortions are still allowed in Kentucky under state law, but may not be soon.
Utah Abortion Fund
The Utah Abortion Fund was created to bring reproductive justice to the state and provide financial assistance to Utah residents. The Utah trigger ban s temporarily blocked by a Utah judge and abortion is still legal in the state.
Arkansas Abortion Support Network
As of June 24, abortion is illegal in Arkansas. The Arkansas Abortion Support Network will help locate and fund an out-of-state clinic, as needed.
Northwest Abortion Access Fund
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) serves Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Oregon residents. NWAAF helps residents pay for their abortion care by sending funding directly to the clinics. The fund also helps people get to and from the clinic, making sure there is a safe place for them to stay.
ARC-Southeast
Providing services for residents across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Access Reproductive Care (ARC)-Southeast ensures Southerners receive safe and compassionate reproductive care.
Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
This dedicated group of Mississippians believe that access to full reproductive health care includes abortions and is an essential part of reproductive justice. The Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund offers financial assistance and practical support to people seeking care as well as emergency contraceptives and comprehensive sex education.
Right By You
Right By You's youth-focused text line aims to educate Missourians about abortion care, birth care, adoption and parenting support, and birth control. They seek to help young people understand all pregnancy options and provide help no matter what decision the individual makes.
Roe Fund
The Roe Fund is providing direct financial help to Oklahomans seeking abortion care.
Chelsea’s Fund
Chelsea’s Fund provides information about abortion providers to Wyoming residents. With a trigger ban set to take place in the near future, abortions will be completely banned in the state.
