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6/13/22
Help Danita Access Treatment for Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease
Since 2019 Danita, a long-time member of the NR team (she orders all the amazing items we sell), has been struggling with complications of Crohn’s Disease. This has made a huge impact on her quality of life and wellbeing. She has the opportunity to receive potentially life-changing treatment and help advance Crohn’s research through participating in a clinical trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Help Danita raise funds to cover travel expenses for 14 trips to Ohio and treatment-related costs. She won't be able to complete the study without support.
6/2/22
Abortion is Healthcare
If the court overturns Roe, the decision signals a devastating shift that would limit abortion protections for those living in many states—particularly people of color (who face the worst maternal mortality rates in the country) and those who cannot afford to travel to receive care.
Funds That Support Abortion Care Across State Lines:
Funds That Support Abortion Care Across State Lines:
AbortionFunds.org: If you want to simplify your choices, The National Network of Abortion Funds has organized a fundraiser that splits your donation between more than 80 different abortion clinics spread across state lines. You can also customize amounts if you have preferences.
Arc Southeast: Provides funding and logistical support to people seeking abortions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
NWAA Fund: An abortion fund providing childcare, financial assistance, and transportation to people in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Midwest Access Coalition: Covers travel costs, childcare, lodging, meals, and more for people seeking abortions within the Midwest.
Indigenous Women Rising: Protects native people's rights to equitable and safe health options by providing financial aid to indigenous callers seeking abortions throughout the US and Canada.
Brigid Alliance: Nationwide fund that supports people traveling long distances across country for late-term abortions.
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP): Largest national independent abortion fund that provides funding for emergency contraceptives and abortions throughout the US, working directly with around 700 clinics nationwide.
Arc Southeast: Provides funding and logistical support to people seeking abortions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
NWAA Fund: An abortion fund providing childcare, financial assistance, and transportation to people in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Midwest Access Coalition: Covers travel costs, childcare, lodging, meals, and more for people seeking abortions within the Midwest.
Indigenous Women Rising: Protects native people's rights to equitable and safe health options by providing financial aid to indigenous callers seeking abortions throughout the US and Canada.
Brigid Alliance: Nationwide fund that supports people traveling long distances across country for late-term abortions.
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP): Largest national independent abortion fund that provides funding for emergency contraceptives and abortions throughout the US, working directly with around 700 clinics nationwide.
Blue Ridge Abortion Fund: Provides community members with financial support, transportation, and lodging assistance for abortions. Through education and community outreach, we reduce stigma and increase awareness.
Keep Our Clinics: Provides funding to independent clinics to cover tangible expenses like increased security, building repairs, PPE and hazard pay for staff working during the pandemic, legal fees, and community education and advocacy.
Resources for people who want an abortions:
Plan C Pills: Provides up-to-date information on how people in the U.S. can access at-home abortion pill options online.
Holistic Abortions: Herbalists and abortion doulas offering inclusive, comprehensive repro knowledge & empowering ppl w/ plant wisdom and body literacy.
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5/31/22
Gun Violence Resources
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March for Our Lives: Sign petitions, email your representatives, raise funds
Wear Orange: National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 3 – 5)
Therapy and Mental Health Support
PBS Kids: Helping Children Navigate Scary News Stories
Helping Children Cope with Terrorism–Tips for Families and Educators: (National Association of School Psychologists) Media Consumption
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Children and the News: (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
Explaining the News to Our Kids: (Common Sense Media)
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News: (Child Mind Institute)
Helping Kids After a Shooting:(American School Counselor Association)
American Counseling Association: Gun Violence Trauma Resources
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11/11/21
Support an NR Family
A family in the NR community needs support after an incident of senseless violence
Jimmie and Marco were home with their two babies, preparing to sit down for dinner when shots were fired into their home. A bullet hit Marco in the face while he was holding their 5-week old baby.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical care and an endless list of unknown expenses to come. Please consider making a contribution to help this family through this difficult time.
11/5/21
Seeking Couples to Volunteer! Get a $150 gift card
Natural Resources is working on a new type of project! We’re looking for volunteers local to the Bay Area to be guided by one of our facilitators, while being recorded on video, through a series of journaling and sharing prompts with your partner. All expecting and new parents welcome.
The process would take about 1-2 hours and could be done in your home or at a location around Oakland, depending on your preference. The facilitator is vaccinated, will be tested for COVID for the taping, and safety measures will be taken, but you’d have to be comfortable with having masks off for the shoot and your process being used in a public course.
The facilitator and NR are offering a $150 gift card for your time that can be used for any retail items, classes, or services at NR. If you’re interested please contact us at classes@naturalresources-sf.com and we’ll connect you with the facilitator for more details. The recording is scheduled to happen in November and there is flexibility with dates and times.