Provide, Inc.

One of the ways Provide lives our values is by taking wellness breaks throughout the year to give our dedicated staff time to rest, restore, and care for themselves. To that end, we are observing our annual Spring Break from March 17th to 21st. We leave you with these words of liberation from Audre Lorde and encourage you to rest and care for yourself without guilt or shame: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” If you feel so inclined, share how you reframe the necessity of rest in the comments. We look forward to reading your responses when we return!"

Want to learn more about what you can do to support young people's access to quality care? Join us for our #FreeTraining on April 2! During this interactive webinar, you'll learn about factors that impact a young person's ability to access reproductive healthcare, the challenges they face when seeking care for unintended pregnancy, and best practices for counseling young clients on all their pregnancy options. Sign up at providecare.org/calendar

Our lovely Executive Director, Fatimah Gifford, MAODC had 'a ball' at The Afiya Center 's End With Red Gala. But it was the inspiring words of The Afiya Center's Executive Director, Dr. Marsha Jones that stole the show: “I will fight a lion for Black women. For Black women with HIV… they haven’t created a beast that I wouldn’t fight." -Dr. Marsha Jones

Why do we celebrate Abortion Provider Appreciation Day? It’s an opportunity to honor the life of Dr. David Gunn, an abortion provider who was murdered on March 10, 1993, by a white supremacist anti-abortion extremist. March 10 has been observed as 'The National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers' since 1996. Since then, countless abortion providers have faced threats and mistreatment despite the essential and necessary compassion-based care they provide. Image credit: Fabiola Lara for Abortion Care Network #CelebrateAbortionProviders #HealthCareHeroes #EndViolenceAgainstProviders

?What is Judicial bypass? ?? It’s a legal procedure that allows minors to receive permission from a judge to have an abortion without notifying their parents. This option is critical for young people who may not have a supportive or safe home environment. Swipe for details on this process and resources for info on state-specific requirements, legal assistance, and support networks. (To learn more about supporting young clients seeking pregnancy referrals, join us for our free webinar April 2 - sign up at providecare.org/calendar).

The reminder that you didn't know you needed??: Join us Wednesday, March 5 | 3-4 PM ET on Zoom for our #FreeTraining, “Abortion Access for People Living with & Affected by HIV”! You’ll leave the training with information, resources, and next steps to create pathways to greater reproductive and sexual autonomy for people living with or vulnerable to acquiring HIV. Sign up at providecare.org/calendar.

Stigma isn’t just a concept—it’s a social reality that has real consequences for people who need life-saving care. It shows up in healthcare, social services, and every part of life. But it doesn’t have to. The more we know, the better prepared we are to #EndStigma. #hiv #reproductivejustice #stopthestigma

Achieving an equitable sexual and reproductive health system that cares for the whole person with dignity and respect means doing the real work to address the conditions and disparities impacting Black patients and providers. Here are some of our favorite ways to honor Black History Month. What would you add?

As we prepare for our March 5 training, Abortion Access for People Living with and Affected by HIV, we’re revisiting the importance of a status neutral framework. What’s that? Shortly put its a method of holistic, stigma-free support that promotes person-first care, access to services regardless of HIV status, multiple entry points to care, and proactive community partnerships. #ZeroHIVStigma

There seems to be a misunderstanding about what types of care improve health outcomes and promote overall community wellness for people living with HIV. Feeling confused? Don't worry, we got you! The answer is stigma reduction and training for providers. Take the next step by registering for our upcoming webinar on March 5!