Dear friends,
Less than three months after the fall of Roe v. Wade, the nation is still reeling. Since the ruling, 13 states have implemented total or near-total abortion bans and we anticipate that more will follow suit. Yet despite so much devastating loss, there have been moments of hope. When the issue was put directly to voters, Kansans voted overwhelmingly to protect access to abortion.
This hope fuels resiliency. PPLA remains open and our work continues. We have seen a significant increase in out-of-state patients coming to us for abortion care since Roe was overturned. To meet this growing need, we have staffed up our call center, hired patient navigators to coordinate care for out-of-state patients, and created new staff positions to make sure patients can access care in a rapidly shifting legal environment.
In a moment when no one has all the answers, we know that patients near and far turn to California and Los Angeles for care. Patients like “Gloria”* who sent a thank you note after visiting one of our health centers:
“Thank you so much for the incredible care I received at your facility. I look back on the time I needed care as undoubtedly the hardest time of my adult life. The dignity and care I received at your facility were services that made a profound impact on my life.”
In addition to your donations to PPLA, many of you have reached out over the last few months wanting to get involved. Here are a few actions you can take today:
1. Help others get care. Spread the word about how to get care. Patients can call PPLA at 1-800-576-5544 or access www.abortionfinder.org which features the most comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers in the United States.
2. Reduce abortion stigma. Share your abortion story to end abortion stigma.
3. Partner in support of PPLA. Host an event to help spread awareness and raise funds in support of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. Whether you're an individual, business, or grassroots group, you can become a Partner in Support of PPLA. Contact events@pp-la.org to learn more.
We’re so grateful for your time and your passion. Thank you for all you do in support of PPLA, our mission, and our patients.
In this together,
