Congratulations to our Shining Star Award Winner, State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Volunteer of the Year, Diane Bedwell!
If you missed the luncheon and would still like to contribute, please click here.
Reproductive Health & Rights Lobby Day 2009 Was a Great Success!
Thanks to you and hundreds of other supporters, Lobby Day 2009 was a huge success! On Monday, February 23rd, nearly 700 activists and supporters became citizen lobbyists, personally visiting and contacting their legislators.
Constituents from 46 of Washington's 49 legislative districts came to Olympia. Activists like you showed tremendous power and commitment... and elected officials took notice.
This year we set our sights on defending essential family planning programs and making sure that our state invests in sexual education programs that are proven to keep teens safe and healthy. We lobbied elected officials to:
Maintain $10 million for basic family planning services
Reinstate the Community Service Office Family Planning Nurse program in the 2009-2011 operating budget
Support Senate Bill 5629, The Proven Programs Act, to make sure Washington invests in sexual health education programs for Washington's youth that are evidence-based and proven to have a positive impact.
Support Proven Programs! (Photo by activist Sarah Ripley.)
Lobby Day Supporters at the Rally
36th District Activists
Birth Control is Basic Health Care
Didn't a chance to participate in Reproductive Health & Rights Lobby Day 2009? click here to share your personal story with your legislators to let them know how important access to affordable family planning services, like cancer screenings and birth control, are to you.
Help Support our PAC Organization
Our Political Action Committee is holding several fundraising events around the state. Please show your support!
Events in Bellingham and Yakima are coming up in March - details to follow shortly.
We need you to make some calls!
During this important Legislative Session, we are making calls around the state to build support for our issues:
Funding for family planning services when people need it most and
Support for proven sex education programs.
Phone banking is easy and fun. Don't worry if you haven't made calls before - we will give you all the training you need! Email us for more information or to sign up for a shift!
Packie and Ole Blue Stand up for Women's Health
Volunteers with Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington demonstrated against Dino Rossi’s record on women’s health care outside a fundraiser for the anti-choice Washington gubernatorial candidate. Packie (the pill pack) and Ole Blue (the Viagra pill) were there to join them. To meet Ole Blue and Packie at an upcoming event, contact us.
Ole Blue and Packie
Packie, Ole Blue and friends
Governor Gregoire Visits Walla Walla
Governor Gregoire was in Walla Walla recently, touring the town and speaking with Planned Parenthood supporters. Planned Parenthood of Central Washington's volunteers were out to show support for the Governor.
Governor Chris Gregoire, shaking hands in Walla Walla.
Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington volunteers, including Planned Parenthood of Central Washington Community Educator Miranda Baerg, Public Affairs Field Organizer Cora Davidson, and Sheena Ilaoa
Planned Parenthood of Central Washington Volunteers
Our Annual Luncheon Was a Great Success!
Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington held its 11th Annual Luncheon Tuesday, May 20th. We filled Bell Harbor's beautiful event space with our supporters and special guest Arianna Huffington addressed the crowd. Congressman Jay Inslee also recorded a special message for guests. The event was a great success for Votes!, bringing in over $81,000 in donations. Every dollar raised makes it possible to reach out to two pro-choice voters to protect the health and safety of women in Washington State. Our work is made possible through donor financial support and we sincerely thank you for helping to make this year's luncheon a success!
Votes! Political Director Dana Laurent, special guest Arianna Huffington, Votes! CEO Elaine Rose, Votes! Board Chair Mo West, Planned Parenthood of Western Washington CEO Chris Charbonneau
Planned Parenthood of Western Washington Field Organizers Courtney Bell, Aurora Jewell, Christine Carlson, Stacy DeLong and Tammy Fox with Arianna Huffington.
