Today, we’d like to send a special thank you to our amazing Board of Directors for their time and commitment throughout 2025! We couldn’t do this work without them, and we’re looking forward to the year ahead as we continue building an Ohio where everyone can thrive!

Support includes transportation, childcare, lodging, lost wages, and more. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response. 2/2

Need assistance accessing abortion care? Our Member Assistance Program is here to help! To request support, fill out our Client Intake Form on our site here www.ohiowomensalliance.org/map or call or text our Warmline at 614-259-8130...1/2

It takes less than 5 minutes to leave a message for your Senators urging them to stop ICE funding!

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Ohio is under a state of emergency! Check out our safety guide to help you stay warm and safe during this time. 1/2

However, the fight is far from over, and we will continue our mission to reclaim full bodily autonomy, push for policies that reduce maternal mortality, and attain complete Reproductive Justice in Ohio.✊🏽 3/3

for abortion access—worsening an already deadly maternal health crisis. Nearly 55% of Black women of reproductive age live in states with abortion bans and above-average maternal mortality rates. Fortunately, in 2023, Ohio regained our rights through the Reproductive Freedom Amendment. 2/3

Today marks what should be the 53rd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Instead, it serves as a reminder of how our reproductive freedom has been stripped away—and as always, Black women have suffered the most. On June 24, 2022, the Dobbs decision dismantled more than 50 years of legal protections... 1/3

Be sure to know your rights if you come in contact with ICE, who is now going door to door in Columbus and Cleveland! Please share so we can keep our communities safe as Ohioans continue to face heightened threats.

ALWAYS consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation. If you don’t have access to insurance, we have a detailed list that we’ll be sharing, outlining where you can get free services in the days ahead. Stay tuned! 💚 2/2

Early detection starts with self-examination. A few minutes can make a lifetime of difference. Here are three important self-examinations you can do to continue ensuring your health. Please remember: Self-examination is about noticing changes, not diagnosing yourself. 1/2

Be sure to get screened and tag three friends in the comments to encourage them to do the same. ✨ 2/2

Black Women deserve to live long, healthy lives, and early detection is key to making sure that happens! 👩🏾‍⚕️ Your health matters and your life matters! 1/2

Reproductive Justice calls on our government to provide safe, healthy communities for all, and that means abolishing ICE and all law enforcement that wreak havoc on our people. From Ohio to Minnesota and beyond, we demand that ICE stop terrorizing our communities now! 2/2

The murder of Renee Nicole Good is an act of terrorism, fascism, and horror that illustrates that the Tr*mp administration will stop at nothing to carry out their racist, xenophobic immigration policies. 1/2

This month, make your health a priority — take action! 💚 If you’re due for a Pap or HPV test, make the appointment. 💚 Encourage friends, family, and loved ones to get screened too. Tag a loved one in the comments to remind them to schedule their appointment! 3/3

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early through regular screening and HPV testing — yet many people miss these life‑saving opportunities. 2/3

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s deeply connected to Reproductive Justice — because it’s about more than awareness; it’s about bodily autonomy, access to quality care, and the right to live a healthy life. 1/3

Happy New Year! May this year bring new beginnings and endless possibilities!💚

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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Kwanzaa! Swipe to learn more about how Reproductive Justice is woven through each principle of Kwanzaa, which is celebrated by many Black communities from December 26-January 1. 🤎 1/2

Make your year-end gift to Ohio Women’s Alliance today! secure.everyaction.com/yieeTBK4_Eur...

“It’s impossible to separate these issues: Reproductive Justice and trans justice share the same root—control over one’s own body. And then there’s the political landscape. Ohio’s deeply gerrymandered districts dilute the voices of Black voters and the communities they anchor.” 1/2

We had 170 guests who came together to celebrate the work of Ohio Women’s Alliance and help fuel the fight ahead! Thank you to all of our supporters, community members, and sponsors who helped build collective power that night. We couldn’t do this work without YOU. 🖤✨ 2/2

Let’s recap a night that was FILLED with black joy and celebration! On September 4, we had our inaugural gala, Celebrate BLACK! We enjoyed a night of empowerment and unity that celebrated the incredible power that is unleashed when we invest in the vision and leadership of Black women...1/2

This shows that MAP is vital to the community, as it not only offers access to all things needed for abortion care but also serves as a pillar of support. 💚 5/5

new skills. We began offering some new services and collecting new data. We refined our childcare stipend policy and added a new option for care supplies stipends, allowing clients to receive funds for pads, medication, and more. 4/5

We strengthened existing partnerships and built new ones with brick-and-mortar clinics, telehealth providers, abortion funds, and practical support organizations across the country. These partnerships helped us provide appropriate referrals to clients, team up on complicated cases, and learn...3/5

highlight the impact we’ve made along the way: Our volunteer team has expanded to 99 folks throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, New York, and Washington, DC, who are committed to serving Ohioans by answering the warmline and providing rides...2/5

Let’s take a look back at the support we provided to ensure our community could access abortion care. Through our Member Assistance Program, we’ve been able to provide support to 775+ people in need of abortion care. As this is only our second full year in operation, we’re also happy...1/5

Ohio Women’s Alliance will be closed December 15 - January 2 so our staff can rest and rejuvenate for the new year. OWA’s normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, January 5. 💚

Monday-Friday 9 am-11 am, 3 pm-5 pm, 6 pm-8 pm Saturday 10 am-12 pm and 3 pm-5 pm *Please keep in mind that volunteers won't be able to provide services, but they will be able to answer basic questions and provide referrals.* 3/3

Referrals to other support organizations will be available on the intake form (please be aware that many support orgs will also have end-of-year closures), and volunteers will still be responding to texts/calls on the Warm Line:... 2/3

Our Member Assistance Program will be closed from Monday, December 15, through Friday, January 2—any requests for support made after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, will receive a response upon our return on Monday, January 5...1/3

We know you have many choices when it comes to Giving Tuesday, and we hope a gift to OWA is one of them! Donate today! secure.everyaction.com/yieeTBK4_Eur...

Click this link www.ohiowomensalliance.org/sacred-circles to register. We hope to see you! 💚 *Moms and mothers refer to any and all birthing people...3/3

Our discussion will focus on different facets of grieving, for example, grieving previous life experiences, transitions, a birth plan that did not go according to plan, etc. We will explore the ways we practice resilience and discuss healthy methods of grieving...2/3

Join us next month for our FINAL session of 2025, Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people living in Ohio who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session, which will focus on Acknowledging Progress, Grief, & Growth...1/3

This year, we expanded connections, grew our volunteer base, and strengthened political education across Ohio. From community events to digital campaigns, here’s a look at the impact we’ve made together! We look forward to making a bigger impact next year!

We are proud to have created this space that offers healing, support, and collective care. 💚 2/2

Let’s take a look back at the past 6 months of our Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing & Wellness for Black Moms. Through this program, we’ve been able to provide resources and create meaningful impact for Black moms* and birthing people in Columbus...1/2

Do you have five minutes to fill out our community survey?! Your voice will help shape what’s next! Visit this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... to share your thoughts as we plan for 2026!

Kindly share this post to raise awareness on how to navigate this holiday season for those who may need it! 💚 2/2

Looking for ways to navigate the holiday season? Take a look at some holiday care tips we’ve created from a Reproductive Justice lens! 1/2

Though there is still a fight ahead, this is a sign of relief where families and communities can continue building toward safety, stability, and joy. 2/2

As of November 13, the government reopened, which means essential programs are running again. Families can now access the resources they need. 1/2

As of November 13, the government reopened, which means essential programs are running again. Families can now access the resources they need. 1/2