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What is The Lilith Fund Vision?
We envision a society in which equal access to abortion is guaranteed
for all women, regardless of economic situation. The Lilith Fund
believes in reproductive equity. The right to choose an abortion is
meaningless without access to abortion services. Restrictions on
abortion access and funding are discriminatory because they especially
burden low-income women. We oppose all efforts to restrict abortion
rights and are committed to fighting for access to abortion for all
women.
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What Does The Lilith Fund Do?
The Lilith Fund assists Texas women in exercising their fundamental right to abortion
by removing barriers to access. Lilith provides:
- Direct financial assistance and counseling to empower women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy
- Education and outreach within the community about reproductive rights
Why Does The Lilith Fund Exist?
The Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling made abortion legal for
every woman in the United States. Unfortunately, the 1976 Hyde
Amendment cut off federal funding for abortion care, creating a “dual
standard” where the “right to choose” exists only for those who can
afford it. One in every three women has an abortion, in a country where
12% of women live in poverty. Many low income women now find a safe,
legal abortion beyond their reach and are forced to carry unwanted
pregnancies to term.
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PO Box 684949 Austin,
TX 78768-4949 | Admin 877-355-1463 | Hotline 877-659-4304 | Espanol
877-355-1461 | Fax 877-659-4304 | Email info@lilithfund.org
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