Wow. Can we just say... it's been a YEAR!
Our Justice started out 2019 with some major undertakings ahead of us. We're talking substantial, make-or-break moments for our beloved organization of over 52 years.
Read MoreGetting an abortion is expensive, especially for those who must travel and stay in another city or state to access care.
Through our newly launched Abortion Assistance Lodging (AAL) program, we’re working to bridge the gap between the right to get an abortion and the ability to access one. The AAL program is focused specifically on alleviating the barrier of lodging costs for individuals seeking an abortion in the Twin Cities. Our program is a network of host homes, advocates, and clinics working with Our Justice to connect these individuals with a cost-free host home during their stay.
Read MoreAs a volunteer-run organization that funds abortions for people seeking care in Minnesota, we see every day how these laws act as barriers to urgently needed care. Through our Abortion Assistance Fund, we serve Minnesotans who are directly affected by these harmful and unnecessary laws—many of whom are already navigating challenges like homelessness, sexual assault or intimate partner violence, undocumented immigration status, or are young people with unsupportive or absent parents.
We cannot stand by while our clients continue to be put in danger by these laws.
Read MoreOur Justice is making the annual transition into a new fiscal year and are reminded of the organization evolution that has occurred over the last twelve months. This has been a year of organizational evolution, in which we have welcomed four talented new board members, sponsored and participated in impactful community events centered on Reproductive Justice, and re-invigorated the Our Justice Abortion Assistance Fund. With your support, over the past year, Our Justice has provided thousands of dollars more in direct funding for abortion care than we have over the last several years.
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