Many thanks to The Progressive for showcasing the work The Yellowhammer Fund is putting into making Alabama more equitable for all, through our fund and through our recent purchase of West Alabama Women's Center. We can't wait to add more services and truly become the...
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“Seriously? America!” Podcast Episode Features Yellowhammer Fund Health Services Programs Manager
Yellowhammer Fund's Candace E.C. O'Brien talks to the "Seriously? America!" podcast hosts about the dangers of crisis pregnancy centers and how their manipulative practices are especially harmful to pregnant people in the South. Download the episode here!
Yellowhammer Fund’s Mia Raven in USA Today
This weekend, Yellowhammer Fund Policy Director Mia Raven was one of the sources for USA Today's article on how COVID-19 is complicating abortion access in the South. “We have had people coming over here from Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, overloading...
Yellowhammer Fund Clinic Acquisition In the Press
Yellowhammer Fund's announcement that it acquired the West Alabama Women's Center made headlines across the nation this weekend, with local and national press reporting on our newest project. Mother Jones reporter Becca Andrews broke the story Friday morning, calling...
Yellowhammer Fund in Fast Company
Getting abortions is harder than it's been since any point since the 1970's. Grateful to have our own Candace O'Brien quoted in this Fast Company article along with major players helping patients get care. Special shout out to Midwest Access Coalition, who y'all...
Yellowhammer Fund Coronavirus Outreach in NBC News
Yellowhammer Fund is excited to see its work assisting Alabamians impacted by coronavirus reported in NBC News' Health News. We are especially happy to see mentions of the massive work of allies like TKO Society and Left Hand Soap included, too. Be sure to read the...
How Yellowhammer Fund Is Keeping Abortion Accessible: A Rewire News Roundup
Rewire News has been doing fantastic coverage of the impact of COVD-19 on abortion access. Over the last month the site has tracked states that have limited clinic access, practical support groups helping patients get to new cities for care, and the growing crisis as...
Yellowhammer Fund in The Progressive: Reproductive Justice is More than Just Abortion
We spend so much time fighting government coercion forcing those who are poor to give birth, we often overlook that the same government is using their agencies to force poor people to give up parental rights, too. Here's a good look at how funds put choice - all...
Have Extra Dollars From Your Stimulus? According To The New York Times, We Can Help With That….
Abortion funds are stretched to the limits trying to help pregnant people travel for care in the midst of this pandemic. That's one of the reasons we are grateful to the New York Times for suggesting Yellowhammer Fund as a place to support with your personal stimulus...
Yellowhammer Fund in AL.com: “Abortion matters even more during a global crisis.”
Yellowhammer Fund Executive Director Amanda Reyes explains to AL.com why the organization is pushing so hard to keep abortion accessible even as the state tries to limit the procedure. "Providing abortions during a global crisis is especially important, said Amanda...
Yellowhammer Fund is an abortion fund and reproductive justice organization serving Alabama and the surrounding area. For media inquiries please contact Communications Manager Denni Arjona at denni@yellowhammerfund.org