Abortion Funds: The Front Line of The Fight For Reproductive Freedom
As Donald Trump’s administration moves forward with their anti-abortion agenda, it is more important than ever that we fight back. The government is already scrubbing information on reproductive healthcare from their websites – including information about sexual health, contraception, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. Trump’s cabinet is packed with anti-abortion politicians who will use their positions to further chip away at our rights. Attacks on the abortion pill are imminent, and likely just the beginning. Now more than ever, we need abortion funds.
What is an Abortion Fund?
Abortion funds are generally nonprofits that work to provide financial assistance to those struggling to pay for abortion care. These funds can be used for abortion procedures, travel expenses, legal assistance, and more. While each patient seeking aid from has their own unique circumstances, abortion funds do everything in their power to make sure they can get the abortion they need.
Outside of direct assistance, abortion funds also operate as advocates for reproductive rights. They are often on the front lines calling out harmful legislation and fighting against anti-abortion extremism. Many abortion funds also maintain and spread resources for those seeking abortion care and/or struggling to understand the laws in their state.
Abortion Funds Are in Trouble
Abortion funds saw a surge of donations after Roe V Wade was overturned but in the years since, those donations have slowed. Meanwhile, over 21 states have banned abortion outright. With more and more patients needing to travel for care and being forced to wait longer into their pregnancies to obtain an abortion, the costs go up. Abortion funds across the country are struggling with this double whammy – fewer donations combined with rising costs.
Further, anti-abortion activists are pushing legislation that directly targets abortion funds. So called “anti-trafficking” bills have been introduced in states across the country. These bills make it a crime, even a felony, to help someone obtain an abortion. Some are written so vaguely that simply sharing a website link or lending gas money could be criminalized. These laws directly target those trying to help – like abortion funds.
You Can Help!
Abortion funds raise money through donations from those generous enough to help support patients in need of abortion care. Whether you can donate $5 or $50, your contributions go directly to patient access.
Northland Family Planning is proud to partner with Reclaim. This small, volunteer led abortion fund serves southeast Michigan. In 2024, Reclaim helped us assist 1,960 patients with abortion care funding.
We believe every person has a right to medical care and that healthcare is a human right. Unfortunately, in the United States, not only do we lack universal healthcare, but anti-abortion politicians want to strip away our rights to make our own medical decisions.
Reclaim helps us ensure that no patient is unable to obtain the abortion they need due to how much is in their bank account. But we need YOU to help make that work possible.
The best part? Donations are currently being MATCHED! By donating at the link below, your contribution is doubled – and so is your impact. Your $10 dollars becomes $20 – and every cent goes directly to patients.
Please consider a donation to Reclaim today and help spread the word by telling your friends and family about the importance of abortion funds.