The Brigid Alliance

This year we are honored to be named in a piece from The Bridgespan Group that recommends The Brigid Alliance (and many of our partner organizations) as an impactful grant-making opportunity for prospective donors. We are grateful that our work helping people forced to travel for abortion care is being recognized and elevated – because with each dollar donated, we know that we can make a huge impact on a person's ability to overcome increasingly challenging obstacles to abortion care: https://bit.ly/44xtz1U

Wednesday is the deadline to buy tickets for "Bridging the Distance," our very special 5th Anniversary celebration on May 1st in New York City. Buy your ticket before April 24th to celebrate with us! This is your last chance to buy a ticket and help honor former client & advocate Nancy Davis, our founding ED Odile Schalit, and our partners at the DuPont Clinic. Joyelle Nicole Johnson will be our host for the evening, and we’ll hear remarks from Beanie Feldstein, Busy Philipps, Christian F. Nunes, and Sigourney Weaver, with performances by Evie Shockley and Sara Bareilles. Get your tickets here! https://lnkd.in/d6Qf9mHC

Today is St. Brigid's Day – a commemoration of St. Brigid of Kildare, the inspiration behind our name. Here's the story behind our name – we'll never stop working to ensure people nationwide can access the abortion care they need and deserve.

As we head into the end of 2023, The Brigid Alliance is excited to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report, “Bridging the Distance.” This report is more than a summary of our efforts; it's a story of resilience, dedication, and the profound impact we've made together. Please read and share the annual report: https://lnkd.in/eJKZARub

Today we're thrilled to welcome Leidy Londoño as The Brigid Alliance’s new Director of Client Services. Leidy’s journey as a first-generation queer immigrant, and her seasoned experience in public health and reproductive rights, position her to lead our team with empathy and expertise. Leidy’s skills, particularly in trauma-informed care and digital program integration, developed at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will be vital in enhancing our services and adapting to the evolving landscape of abortion access. Together, with Leidy’s leadership and your unwavering support, we can continue to make a significant difference in the lives of those who need us most. Read more about her: https://bit.ly/48edIWt

The U.S. landscape for abortion access has never been more tumultuous – with more people than ever before being forced to travel long distances to receive care. As extreme abortion bans take effect in a growing number of states, people are increasingly turning to abortion funds and practical support organizations like The Brigid Alliance for help. Since the Dobbs ruling in June 2022, the cost of an abortion seeker’s itinerary has increased significantly, with an average cost per itinerary now exceeding $2,300. In this post, we break down a few reasons for the increase – and why your financial support is more critical than ever. Please share widely: https://bit.ly/3ZAdYfC