Independent abortion clinics provide most abortion care in the states trying hardest to shut them down. They are lifelines. And abortion funds and practical support organizations help ensure people can reach them—by covering costs, travel, and logistics.

New research confirms what advocates and providers have long warned: abortion restrictions harm patient health far beyond abortion care. Read more: news.ohsu.edu/2026/01/09/s...

Meet Kailey. She needed a medically necessary abortion, but an anti-abortion doctor in West Virginia denied her care. @brigidalliance.bsky.social helped her travel from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. to get the care she deserved.

Today, we should be marking the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade – but instead, our team is doing what we do best: Helping people travel to abortion appointments and working as hard as we can to make abortion care accessible and burden-free. 1/3

Liz traveled more than 2,600 miles to access abortion care. Forced travel can be overwhelming and frightening when you don't have support. We were honored to coordinate every step of Liz's journey, so she could focus on her health and well-being. Practical support like this makes a real difference.

Meet Ivy. She was on birth control & didn’t know she was pregnant till 13 weeks—1 week past NC’s 12-week #abortion ban. W/ a newborn at home & an older child w/ autism Ivy knew she couldn't manage another child. She had to travel & @brigidalliance.bsky.social helped! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgQx...

In recent abortion news: — Donald Trump moved to ban abortion access for Veterans — Wyoming ruled recent abortion bans unconstitutional — Legal challenges continue to complicate access in Missouri — Kansas saw a rise in out-of-state abortion patients Check this thread to get up to speed

Monday reminder: Abortion care should be accessible everywhere. We help remove the barriers — travel, logistics, meals, childcare and more — so people can get care the care they need. 💚

As we look ahead to 2026, our focus is simple: getting people to the care they need. In FY25, The Brigid Alliance supported 1,879 people traveling nearly 1.3 million miles for abortion care — bringing us to 10 million miles traveled since our founding.

Our clients have traveled more than 10 million miles for abortion care since 2018 — and because of supporters like you, they didn’t have to travel that road alone. Help fund the next million miles of care: brigidalliance.org/give25

⏰🎟️ The countdown is on! There are 15 hours left to support The Brigid Alliance while having a chance to win an exciting prize. You can donate $10 or more for a chance to meet Sara Bareilles and tickets to see Liberation on Broadway. Enter at prizeo.com/Liberation

Disinformation thrives on shame and stigma. You can help combat this dangerous disinformation by amplifying evidence-based resources on abortion care and talking openly about abortion with people in your community.

This holiday season, give the gift of access and compassion to those who need it most. Together, we can ensure that abortion care is always within reach, no matter the time of year. Can you kick in a donation? Every gift is matched up to 100K until the end of the year: brigidalliance.org/give25

🎟️ We’re thrilled to be part of this special giveaway! Enter for a chance to meet Sara Bareilles and win VIP tickets to see Liberation on Broadway. You can donate $10 or more for a chance to win. Enter by December 30 at prizeo.com/Liberation.

In 2021, Kailey was denied a medically necessary abortion at 27 weeks in West Virginia and forced to travel to DC for care. We were honored to support her journey. Access was limited then and it’s only become more restricted.

💚 Our 2025 annual report is live! Read client stories, partner highlights from our Southern Access Initiative, how we are expanding our work to fund abortion care and contraception access and much more: brigidalliance.org/annualreport...

Meet Ivy. A doctor’s visit revealed she was 13 weeks pregnant. With a newborn & an older son with autism, Ivy was overwhelmed and worried about how she could manage another pregnancy. Then she was told she had no options for abortion care in North Carolina due to a 12 week ban.

In 2025, we helped 1,879 people get to their abortion care. Each year, more people need practical support, and the further they need to travel the more help they need. Behind each journey is courage, hope, and resilience. And right now, the need to support abortion access is greater than ever.

We are grateful to have support from advocates like Phoebe Gates to help bring more visibility to the realities people face when traveling for essential abortion care. Read more: www.ft.com/content/fbcc...

Meet Asha. She learned she was 30 weeks pregnant with no symptoms after assuming it was “probably a regular PCOS story.” But at that stage, she couldn’t get care in Canada. We were honored to support getting her to DC for her abortion care. Listen to her story.

What happens when you need an abortion, but you live in a state where it’s banned — and you can’t afford to leave? For the people lucky enough to get support, orgs like @brigidalliance.bsky.social step in to provide resources.

Watch Paige's story. At 30 weeks pregnant, she received unexpected news about her baby's health. When she couldn't get the abortion she needed in Texas, she was forced to travel to Maryland. The Brigid Alliance is honored to have supported her journey.

We’ve reached an incredible milestone: The Brigid Alliance has now supported people in traveling more than 10 million miles to reach abortion care. Every mile reflects courage, care, partners and community — and this #GivingTuesday, you can help fuel the next 10 million. brigidalliance.org/give25

We all know holiday travel can be extra challenging: flights are pricier, lines are longer, and everything is more crowded as people rush home to spend some well-deserved time with loved ones.

We’re excited to share that this year The Brigid Alliance piloted a brand-new rapid-response program: The Last Mile Fund. It’s designed to close last-minute financial gaps in procedure costs so no client is turned away from care due to unresolved funding shortfalls. ⬇️ (1/5)

WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN: ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE!

Crisis pregnancy centers are NOT clinics. ❌ No abortion care ❌ No birth control ❌ No medical staff ✅ Lots of misinformation Learn why they’re a problem with our newest resource: https://reproductiverights.org/resources/what-are-crisis-pregnancy-centers-cpcs-fake-clinics/

The government shutdown wreaked havoc on travel systems across the country. Delays, cancellations, and rerouted flights make it even harder for Jane’s Due Process to help young people travel out of state for abortion care. But no matter what, we’ll keep working to get folks the care they need.

“They made something incredibly hard into something I could actually heal from.” Meet Julia - when she was connected with us, she was facing more than a procedure. Many questions surfaced: How will I get to my appointment? Will I have to travel alone? Who would walk the dog while she was away? ⬇️

Voters in Virginia just safeguarded reproductive freedom! This win in VA keeps the state’s progressive majority and protects abortion access for people across the South. 💚 💬 Read a statement from our Executive Director, Serra Sippel.

Recently, we announced Dr. Suyanna Linhales Barker as Chief of Staff at The Brigid Alliance. Read more ➡️ brigidalliance.org/the-brigid-a... In our most recent newsletter, she reflects on what it means to join the team! We’re honored to have Suyanna’s vision and leadership at The Brigid Alliance.

Over the past three years, abortion access has been pushed further and further out of reach – and yet, people are still finding their way to the care they need. A powerful piece from Bay News Matters. 📖 Read more: localnewsmatters.org/2025/10/11/w...

After being on birth control for 10 years, Jasmine did not expect to be facing an unplanned pregnancy, and she knew right away that ending the pregnancy was the right decision for her. But Jasmine lived in Texas, where abortion access is nearly nonexistent, she quickly felt overwhelmed and alone.

Today is International Safe Abortion Day. Here in the U.S., the post-Dobbs landscape has made abortion even more difficult to access for millions. For many of our clients, our support is the necessary bridge that gets them to a safe abortion in an access state.

Today is #InternationalSafeAbortionDay! Consider this your reminder that everyone deserves access to safe, legal abortion. This day originated in Latin America and is now observed around the globe.

Today is International Safe Abortion Day. Independent abortion clinics proudly stand on the frontlines and in solidarity with abortion movements across the globe. Everywhere, people are fighting for the same thing: abortion care that is safe, legal, timely, affordable, and stigma-free. 1/3

We’re proud to welcome two new leaders to the team: Yolanda Miranda as General Counsel and Dr. Suyanna Linhales Barker as Chief of Staff. We can’t wait to see the vision and expertise Yolanda and Suyanna will bring to the team at The Brigid Alliance. Read more: brigidalliance.org/the-brigid-a...

You’ve probably heard the term later abortion, but many use the term with a lot of assumption and little explanation. Our latest video breaks it down: why people seek abortions later in pregnancy, the barriers they face, and why access to this care is essential.

🔍 What does all-inclusive practical support look like? At The Brigid Alliance, it starts the moment someone is referred to us. Each client is paired with a full-time coordinator who helps arrange travel, hotels, meals, and even childcare — all tailored to their unique needs.

Got 90 seconds? Across the U.S., abortion seekers face a perilous legal landscape filled with barriers. 🎥 Watch part 1 of our new video series to see what’s really happening, and how we show up with financial, logistical & emotional support.

This week in abortion news: - Alaska board targets abortion restrictions - NYC expands access with $10.7M funding for abortion care - Rural gas station campaigns fight clinic closures with abortion pill awareness 🔁 Reshare to spread awareness.

Georgians raise $17,000 for abortion access at Red Tent Fund event The Red Tent Fund, a nonprofit abortion fund founded in 2024, has raised $17,000 to help women gain access to abortion procedures, and is on track to provide $500,000 in direct funding in 2025.

As Texas proposes yet *another* ban—one that would encourage private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, or provide medication abortion to someone in Texas—our client Kaitlyn Kash is speaking out. #TXBanWeek

"I'm grateful that I didn't have to do this alone." When Autumn found out that her baby had a fetal anomaly she decided to have an abortion, but bans in Texas forced her to travel for the care she needed. This only added to the isolation and stress she felt, when she needed support the most. ⬇️

🎉 Massachusetts just expanded their shield law protections for abortion and gender-affirming care! These laws ensure providers and patients are safeguarded from out-of-state anti-abortion attacks and that emergency abortion care remains protected. We break down what the new shield laws do.

Instead, fill your local abortion fund’s comments with anything and everything pro-abortion. Tell people that medication abortion is safe, effective, and available by mail! YouAlwaysHaveOptions.com

Stop engaging directly with anti-abortion content online. Arguing in the comments just boosts reach & puts stigma & misinformation in front of more people.

Your support means the world! 💚

Since the launch of Laughing with a Mouthful of Blood, we’ve donated a combined total of $3,552.50 to @brigidalliance.bsky.social and $2,462.25 to Just Us at Oasis Center. And we’ll keep donating with every bottle sold. #perfumesky

Telehealth abortion services make care more affordable and accessible. “These are life-saving services for so many people, especially the poorest of the poor,” said ANSIRH researcher Ushma Upadhyay.