SEXUALITY IS A HUMAN RIGHT !

Pro-Choice Resources 2011 Annual Report IT WAS 1967...

We pay for abortions
Abortion was legal in a handful of states, but not Minnesota. A small group of doctors and clergy came together to help women get the medical care they sought. Travel was arranged. Abortions were paid for. Women and their families were treated with respect and dignity. This was the beginning of Pro-Choice Resources (PCR). We continue to fight the good fight by defending and advancing sexuality, including reproductive choice, as a human right. And we do this by providing resources and education.

Programs

Abortion might as well be illegal if you cant afford it. Last year, we pledged over $55,000 to people across the country who couldnt afford an abortion and wouldnt have received one without our help. Not only do we help pay for abortion care, but we also offer support and resources. We help people access medical assistance, provide referrals to parenting and adoption, services and offer nonjudgmental support.

We believe having an abortion is nothing to be ashamed about. In collaboration with Tubman (a womens domestic violence prevention and intervention facility) we offer the first pro-choice, after-abortion support and discussion group in the nation. We believe its important for women to be able to discuss their abortion experiences openly and honestly in order to combat the shame game society plays with women.

We resist the stigma

You cant make smart decisions about your sex life if you dont have accurate information. Our staff tackles all types of subjects like gender, healthy relationships, birth control methods and all pregnancy options. And our goal is to help youth and adults increase their personal control over their sexual health. But we dont do this work alone. We started the first and only program to train college students studying to become teachers on how to teach and talk about sexuality.

We talk about sex

Of those we helped outreach

Its a real need

a few highlights

Dollars & cents

Graphs are based on audited financial statements that are available upon request. All donations to PCR are tax-deductible. For more information on how your support can help further expand sexuality education and reproductive health access, please call or e-mail us at 612-825-2000 or pcr@birdsandbees.org.

Total Income: $752,748

Total expenses: $558,242

Megan lost her health insurance when she lost her job. Soon after, the bank took her house. She was living in her car when she found out she was pregnant. Megan wanted an abortion - she felt it was the right decision. After borrowing money from friends and pawning a family heirloom, she was still short $150. She was losing hope. Until she called us. We helped her get the abortion care she sought by giving her the $150 she needed. After her abortion, Megan contacted us to let us know how she was doing. She said, Even though it wasnt easy, I know I made the right decision. Without you I dont know what I would have done. Thank you.

Includes the abortion assistance fund repayments, earned revenue interest, miscellaneous income and in-kind donations.

megans story

It helped me
... feel less alone. Thank you. - Sarah ...feel my emotions and know what Im feeling is okay. - Melanie ..find comfort with the women around me. - Maria ...to have people to talk to about my abortion openly and honestly. This has meant the world to me. - Carla

fearless leaders
Katherine Barrett Wiik Catherine Bishop Katherine Bruce Katie Crozier James Lockwood Migdalia Loyola-Melendez, Chair Lisa Needham Carolyn Payne, Secretary Elisabeth Pletcher-Harincar, Vice Chair Juliet Nelson, Youth Member Jane M. Skogstrom, Treasurer Patrick Woods Kathryn Glessing Carol Hayden Jenny Oliphant Karen Law, Executive Director Nikki Madsen, Associate Director Amy Marsicano, Director of Sexuality Education Wendy Brovold, Communications & Fundraising Director Melissa Winship, Access & Outreach Coordinator April Jennings, Sexuality Residency Coordinator Kyle Meerkins, Operations Manager

What Teachers said about our sex education training

This was hands down the best professional training I have ever been to. - Matt, Detroit Lakes If all adults were able to attend this type of training, there would be so many more positive role models out there! - Mashinda, Duluth I know this training will shape my teaching of sexuality and relationship topics for my entire career. - Rachel, Minnetonka

Advisors

Mark Conrad Rebecca Grazzini Gena Holland Herman Milligan, Jr.

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Board of Directors

Board Members Emeriti

2010-2011 staff

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Pro-Choice resources 2011 Annual Report

This is our annual report based on the audit of fiscal year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Its more like highlights, really. Weve been so busy if we included everything weve done, youd have a book comparable to the size of War and Peace. Lets start things off right and highlight the people who believe in what we do. Our donors and volunteers make us an exceptional community-based nonprofit. They are Pro-Choice Resources.
612-825-2000 pcr@birdsandbees.org www.prochoiceresources.org www.birdsandbees.org

supporters
Pro-Choice Resources relies heavily on the support of our community. We are deeply grateful for the support of our many donors, and we extend our appreciation to the individuals, foundations, businesses and corporations for their generous support. But based on increasing concerns over privacy, especially concerned with the internet, our donor list is available by request only. Please e-mail us at pcr@birdsandbees.org to snag a copy.

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Where we are

Pro-Choice Resources 250 3rd Ave N, Suite 625 Minneapolis, MN 55401

Foundations

Anna Burdick Lalor Foundation Ford Foundation Goldiges Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation The Hersey Foundation The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation Ripley Foundation Still Aint Satisfied, A Foundation With Attitude Tankenoff Families Foundation Weck Charitable Trust Womens Reproductive Health Fund of the Womens Foundation of Minnesota Zion C. and Mary Possis Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation

Volunteers

Kelsey Allen Sasha Aramalay Elizabeth Ault Katie Barrett Wiik Suzanne Betz Hal Bichel Lisa Boyton Kate Bruce Jeff Cawhorn Phoebe Chastain Ruth Colby Bobbie Coleman Rachel Durkee Beth Edwards Maddie Edwards Tiffany Elste Faith Einerson Suzanne Ford Gene & Charlotte Frampton Amy Gavel Angela Guetner Lisa Gulya Emily Hager-Garman Shannan Hansen Hannah Heigl Heather Ites

Serena Howe Tara Jenson Tanya & Ric Joyce Karole Kelly-Anstedt Truc Kieu Bob & Elaine Kirk Jana Klein June Krienk Holly McDonald Anne McInerney Michele Monahan Kathleen Murphy Lisa Needham Carolyn Payne Anya Pavlove-Shapiro Cheryl Peterson Jon Peterson Carrie Prentice Stephanie Ptak Anna Revolinski Sam Savoie Bill Schuyler Donna Seabloom Jen Shea Maura Shramko Jane Skogstrom Bill Sorem Erika Staub

Susi Stuart Cate Sykes Marissa Tappy Pam VanderGriend Maria Volpe Betty Wentworth Sande Whalen Leslie White David Wiester Jodi Winship Melissa Winship Patrick Woods Fue Xiong

interns

Gina Curci Sarah Jergenson Kyle Meerkins Nichole Rohlfsen Nhia Vang

service learners
Celia Fulco Allison Spicher Annalisha Moreno Julianne Harstad

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You make this organization what it is. Thank you for gifting us your hard-earned money, energy and time.