National Network of Abortion Funds

National Network of Abortion Funds
AbbreviationNNAF
FormationMay 1–2, 1993
Founded atChevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
TypeNonprofit
04-3236982
PurposeAbortion access in the United States
HeadquartersBeaverton, Oregon, U.S.
Location
Region served
United States
Official language
Chair
Asha Dane'el[1]
Vice Chair
Rosa Yadira Ortiz[1]
Executive Director
Oriaku Njoku (Executive Director)[2]
Secretary
Melissa Flores[1]
Revenue$49,161,936[1] (2023)
Expenses$32,868,169[1] (2023)
Staff315[3] (2022)
Websiteabortionfunds.org

The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is an American non-profit organization purposed to increase access to abortion for low-income people across the U.S.[4]

Founding and history

The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that was founded by 22 abortion funds from 14 states at a conference held May 1–2, 1993, at the National 4H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The NNAF incorporated in 1994. A six-person national board was elected at the 1993 conference, and each board member was assigned several funds for which they had networking and communicating responsibilities.[4]

The NNAF now consists of over 80 organizations in 38 states and 4 different countries.[citation needed] Funding is provided through donations from business and individuals, and is divided into each of these individual organizations.

In 2000, the NNAF joined with 200 organizations to begin a campaign fighting against the Hyde Amendment and punitive welfare reform.[5] In 2016, the NNAF rallied alongside thousands of other organizations after the ruling that Texas cannot place restrictions on abortion services that cause an undue burden. In 2017, the NNAF grew to include individual people as members.[citation needed]

NNAF is a member of several national coalitions, including the Training and Access Working Group (TAWG), the Communications Group (communications directors from pro-choice organizations), and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective.[4] The NNAF is currently partnered with two organizations: All* Above* All and Strong Families.[citation needed]

Mission

The NNAF works to facilitate networking and to provide support and technical assistance to local abortion funds that provide direct financial and logistical assistance to women seeking abortions.[6] In 2000, the Fund spearheaded the Campaign for Access to Reproductive Equity, which aimed to reverse the Hyde Amendment and make it possible for people to secure Medicaid funding for abortions.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Roberts, Brandon; Suozzo, Andrea; Glassford, Alec; Ngu, Ash (May 9, 2013). "National Network Of Abortion Funds - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Resnick, Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Sofia (September 3, 2024). "'Perfect storm' of crises is leading to cutbacks in abortion care, advocates say • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved October 31, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Annual Report: July 2021 – June 2022" (PDF). National Network of Abortion Funds. December 12, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Collection: National Network of Abortion Funds records | Smith College Finding Aids". Retrieved July 8, 2020.  This article incorporates text available under the CC BY 3.0 license.
  5. ^ Littlefield, Amy (December 3, 2019). "How Abortion Funds Showed America That 'Roe' Is Not Enough". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Fried, Marlene Gerber (November 15, 2012). "Reproductive Rights Activism in the Post-Roe Era". American Journal of Public Health. 103 (1): 10–14. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2012.301125. ISSN 0090-0036. PMC 3518354. PMID 23153156.
  7. ^ Boonstra, Heather; Sonfield, Adam (2000). "Rights without access: revisiting public funding of abortion for poor women". The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy. 3 (2): 8–11.