Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

Join Planned Parenthood Young Advocates for Abortion Trivia Night at SB Biergarten in the Funk Zone on Wednesday, July 24th at 7:00 pm! We'll have several rounds of trivia focused on abortion, reproductive health access in California, and other related topics. There will be prizes for the night's winners. All folks 21+ are welcome to join us at this event. Bring a friend and test your knowledge! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gmFq6JwJ

Become a Raíz Storyteller and make a difference in your community! 🗣️ To get started, join our virtual July Raíz Plática on Wednesday July 31st from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. We are seeking Raíz Storytellers to help us build community, decrease stigma around reproductive health care, and center lived experiences of Latine patients and supporters in our movement for reproductive freedom. To receive the Zoom meeting details visit: https://lnkd.in/d23CQnyj

Shoutout to our amazing volunteers across the Central Coast! Whether they’re tabling in the community with us, helping at fundraising events, providing a welcoming presence outside our health centers as Patient Greeters, or something else, we’re grateful for their time and passion. 💙

Our annual Pink Week fundraiser starts MONDAY! 💗🎉 Support Planned Parenthood and local businesses by shopping at Pink Week participants from July 8-14, 2024! View the list of participating businesses here: https://lnkd.in/gj_TMzTT And don't miss our kick-off event THIS SUNDAY, July 7th, in Santa Barbara at Municipal Winemakers from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Grab a drink, get a Pink Week BINGO card, and meet some new friends. There will be a small raffle and a bracelet crafting activity. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gnMNZzZG

📣 We're launching a NEW program for Planned Parenthood storytellers! Help us build community and decrease stigma around reproductive health care. Share your story with peers, online via PPCCC social media and website, at our upcoming events, and more! Learn more and sign up at bit.ly/ppccc-story.

💙 We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our Gender Affirming Care program! We now offer hormone therapy for patients 16 years and older at all our six health centers. In California, parental or guardian consent is required for patients who are 16 and 17 years old. Visit our website to learn more.

The spring edition of our newsletter, health matters, is out now! Read about 60 years of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, upcoming events like Pink Week and our annual Book Sale, and more at https://bit.ly/ppccc-hms24.

Two years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the country's constitutional right to abortion. Since then, we’ve seen abortion opponents ban abortion in 21 states, try to use the courts to restrict access to mifepristone, try to take away young people’s confidential access to birth control, and more. Everyone should have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, lives, and futures. We're still here, and we'll continue to fight for a future where our reproductive freedoms aren't up for debate.

At Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, we recognize the diversity and richness of LGBTQ+ communities and are committed to delivering affirming, supportive health services and education to everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. 💙🌈

Today is Juneteenth! Also called Freedom Day, Juneteenth recognizes the date June 19, 1865 when, almost two and half years after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were the last to finally be informed of their liberation from slavery. This holiday calls us to lift up the humanity, beauty, and contributions of Black people, but to also renew our commitment to standing against racism — specifically anti-Black racism — within the health care system, in our communities, and throughout the country.