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Ever since the Dobbs decision removing our Constitutional right to an abortion, our area has become a hotbed of advocacy and hands-on help for the many women coming from out of state for abortion care. The number of out-of-state abortion patients seen in some of our local clinics has almost tripled and it is expected to more than double again by next year.

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To serve these women, our local section of NCJW is excited to be making Abortion Comfort Kits, assembled by our volunteers and given out by local Planned Parenthood and FPA Women’s Health clinics.  The kits contain personal comfort items such as sanitary pads, individual heating pads, water, wipes, some sweets, and a personal note of encouragement.

 

To raise the needed funds, we're so excited to participate in this year's Long Beach Gives Campaign!  And we're so fortunate to have $10,000 of matching funds to kick off our campaign! Everything you give now will be doubled because of some generous members' deep commitment to our project!
 

Want to get a feel for how important this project is?

 

See Michelle Gordon, who organizes the packing for the Abortion Comfort Kits,

share a personal message from one of our recipients:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, as you see, we're having an impact and getting noticed! Costs are rising, and the number of kits needed is ever growing. Won’t you join us in helping women and families get the bodily rights they, and everyone, deserve?

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You can make a difference in someone's life today:

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• Donate BELOW today! Note: you don't need a PayPal account to use the form. If a friend referred to you to donate, please tell us in the Comment box.

• Donate on our Long Beach Gives page between September 14 and September 21.

• Send a check made out to NCJW with “Comfort Kits” in the memo area to NCJW - Greater Long Beach & West Orange County, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815. If a friend referred you, please put their name in the memo area too.

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Also, would you like to be a “Peer Fundraiser” for this campaign?  This role will allow you the opportunity to seek donations for Comfort Kits from folks in your circle of family and friends. The good news is that this requires very little work on your part!  We'll give you a sample email to edit and send out, and we'll set up a webpage designed specifically for you with your input and approval, allowing anyone who wants to contribute to do so with ease.

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Thank you in advance for caring about some of the most vulnerable women in our country.

We need YOUR help to be able to meet this project’s rising costs.

 

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