January 2013
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Upcoming FOCUS: Reproductive Justice Advocacy Workshops

On the Third Tuesdays in 2013 from 6-8:30pm

 

What's Reproductive Justice? How can you be advocate? How does Georgia politics work, anyway? These questions answered and more at our free monthly FOCUS Workshop!

 

Join us for FOCUS on Third Tuesdays. You don't want to miss these chances to get involved and meet new people.

 

Upcoming dates include January 15, February 19, and March 19. Saturday workshops are TBA.

 
Please email Betty or call 404-248-5445 to sign up!

Volunteer of the Month - December 2012

 

The results are in for the top volunteers of December 2012:

 

Volunteer of the Month

is Chelsea - she gets first place again! Way to go Chelsea!

Runner-up: Tanisha

Second runner-up: Amanda

 

We had so many outstanding volunteers this year! Thank you for being a part of our team. 

 
Please email Betty or call 404-248-5445 to sign up! Maybe you will be volunteer of the year in 2013!
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VISTA position (Development and Communications)

Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (Atlanta) 

 

Community Organizing Coordinator and Public Policy Director

 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

 

Organizer: Community Engagement and Education 

Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama 

 

Executive Director 

American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU - Alabama)  

  

Attorney

Workers' Compensation Section of the General Litigation Division, Department of Administrative Services 

 

 Multiple, Field Organizer (Mississippi) - Legislative Coordinator (Atlanta) - NP/Midwife/PA (Alabama)

Planned Parenthood Southeast

 

Multiple Positions

Georgia State University

Greetings!
 

Hello and Happy 2013 to you all!

 

With the new year begins a new legislative session, and with the new legislative session we begin our activism! We are primed for the legislative session to start on Monday, January 14, 2013. Join FWHC this year as we work to protect reproductive health, rights and justice in Georgia:

  • Are you Actively Committed To Influence & Organize Now? Join the ACTION Team and be a leader for reproductive rights!
  • Sign up to help prepare for a special Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary celebration -  see below for more details!
  • Sign up for FAN, our Feminist Advocacy Network email alerts
  • Refer a friend to volunteer
  • Get ready to advocate at our Voice Beyond Choice Advocacy Days
  • Come to a FOCUS Reproductive Justice Advocacy Workshop, held on the third Tuesday of each month - RSVP here for the Tuesday, January 15 FOCUS Workshop
Get involved today and make a difference--call 404.248.5445 or email Betty to get started! We're looking forward to seeing you more in 2013.

 

Until Justice,


Betty
Community Engagement Coordinator
Feminist Women's Health Center
Volunteer for the Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Commemoration on January 9 and 12, 2013

Reproductive Justice Banner January 22, 2013 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions, the pivotal court cases that enabled access to legal and safe abortion in the United States. 40 years down the road, it is time to take a look and back and reflect on the established and emerging leaders who fought so hard and continue to fight for our right to choose. 

 

Join us for Volunteer Night on January 9 from 6-8:30pm or Volunteer Day on January 12 from 1-4pm to help us prepare for a commemoration celebration on January 22. RSVP is required.

 

For more information, please contact Betty at 404/ 248-5445 or email [email protected].

 

Join the ACTION Team - Actively Committed To Influence & Organize Now!

walk 2012 - 2Do you have a flexible daytime schedule? Are you furious at the flurry of misguided legislation in the past few years? Are you passionate about reproductive rights?

 

If so, join Feminist Women's Health Center's ACTION Team! As an ACTION Team member you will be a "first responder" to legislative calls to action. We will count on you to respond, organize, and raise our voices!

 

ACTION Team members will have the opportunity to participate in and lead rallies, attend legislative hearings and press conferences, and gain an in-depth understanding of Georgia's legislature.  This opportunity is perfect for students, part-time workers, and others with flexible schedules.

 

What we ask of you:

  • Have a valid form of photo identification
  • Be able to dress business casual in legislative settings
  • Respond the same day to alerts and calls to action
  • Follow the lead of our lobbyist or employee coordinating the event
  • Be supportive of reproductive health rights, and justice.

The ACTION team will kick off at our FOCUS: Reproductive Justice Advocacy Workshop on January 15 and will continue through the year.  Planned activities include:

  • Voice Beyond Choice Advocacy Days on February 26, March 26 and April 23
  • Walk in my Shoes, Hear our Voice Day of Action - TBD pending legislative calendar
  • Other rallies and advocacy days with coalition partners throughout the session

Email [email protected] or call 404-248-5445 for more information and join today!

Raise Your Voice Beyond Choice at the Capitol


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Further your skills in reproductive health and rights advocacy as we lobby at the Georgia state capitol building during the legislative session. Training and refreshments provided, so no excuses! We will cover the issues, effective lobbying tips, and feed your a light breakfast so that you can make your voice heard. Please bring a photo ID!  
 
Fourth Tuesdays
February 26, March 26 and April 23 
9am-1pm - Coverdell Room #328

As always, call 404-248-5445 for more info, and RSVP is required. Contact Betty for more information, or visit the website for Advocacy Days.
Want to Get Unruly in 2013?
Thanks to all you who came out to support us at An Unruly Night of Political Misbehavin'. We met our fundraising goal and blew our attendance goal out of the water, and thanks to your support we are able to fund our community education and advocacy programs during these crucial times. Check our pictures on Facebook, courtesy of photographer Andre Keichian! 

 

Do you want to be a part of the Event Planning Committee in 2013? Help us make next year's Unruly Night a smash hit! To join the 2013 event planning committee, contact Betty of course.

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