La “Ley de Rosie” brindaría cobertura de servicios de aborto a las familias de bajos recursos inscritas en Medicaid en Texas
Nombrada por Rosaura “Rosie” Jimenez quien murió tratando de obtener un aborto en el Valle del Río Grande a causa de una provisión legislativa conocida como la enmienda de Hyde. Nuestro proyecto de implementar la “Ley de Rosie” (HB 895) brindaría cobertura de servicios de aborto para familias en Texas de bajos recursos inscritas en […]
“Rosie’s Law” Would Expand Abortion Care Access for Low-Income Texans
Named for a Rosaura “Rosie” Jimenez, who died seeking an abortion in the Rio Grande Valley due to the Hyde Amendment, the bill (HB 895) would provide abortion coverage for low income Texas families enrolled in Medicaid. AUSTIN —“Rosie’s Law,” (House Bill 895) authored by Rep. Sheryl Cole, D-Austin, is the first bill of its […]
We’re growing our team — and our impact
We are so excited to introduce you to the two newest members of Lilith Fund’s staff! As the attacks on abortion access and reproductive rights in Texas intensify (see Monday’s battle in court), we are rising up to meet the challenge by expanding our capacity to fight back. Together, the new directoras of communications and […]
Court to Weigh Whether Abortion Funds and Healthcare Providers Can Challenge Restrictions to Abortion Access
This is the first hearing for #ThePeoplesLawsuit, a challenge to the long-standing and burdensome Texas laws that restrict access to abortion care WHO: Plaintiffs in Whole Woman’s Health Alliance v. Paxton WHERE: U.S. District Court, 501 W 5th St, Austin, TX WHEN: Monday, January 7 at 1:30 p.m. AUSTIN — On Monday, a federal court […]
A letter from Lilith Fund’s white board members on Charlottesville
Dear friends, As white board members of this organization, and in the aftermath of the events in Charlottesville, VA, we’d like to speak to our white supporters directly about our responsibility to acknowledge and dismantle white supremacy. Many people, particularly white people, expressed shock or disbelief about the events in Charlottesville. Similar disbelief was expressed […]
Resistance during the #Txlege
Yesterday, we joined our friends at TEA Fund and NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, along with other grassroots activists, to protest the passage of Senate Bill 20. This bill would ban private insurance plans from covering abortions in Texas. We coordinated a banner drop to disrupt the vote and promote an end to all bans on abortion […]
Lilith Fund Testimony Against SB 20 – ACA Abortion Coverage Ban
Good afternoon. My name is Amanda Williams and I am the executive director of the Lilith Fund, an organization that provides direct financial assistance to people in the southern half of Texas who need an abortion but cannot afford it. I am here today to speak in opposition to Senate Bill 20. At the Lilith […]
Lilith Fund’s Testimony Against Texas Anti-Choice Bills: SB 8, SB 258, and SB 415
Good Morning. My name is Amanda Williams, I’m the Executive Director of the Lilith Fund, which is an abortion fund that provides financial assistance to low-income people seeking abortion care in the southern half of Texas. We’re also a member of the Trust Respect Access Coalition. Today I am speaking in strong opposition to SB […]
Lilith Fund’s Testimony on SB 4, In Solidarity with Immigrant Families
Lilith Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that funds abortion and advocates for change through the movement for reproductive justice. Our vision is a Texas where all people have the means and opportunity to plan their futures and families with dignity, respect and community support. SB 4 directly threatens Lilith Fund clients and their communities. […]
We resolve to resist in 2017
As 2016 comes to a close, we are reflecting on our accomplishments this year and our work funding abortion for the last fifteen years in Texas. Thanks to your generosity, we look forward to building an even stronger network of support for our clients and our community in 2017. Will you give $25, $50, $100 or more today to […]
