Urgent Response Fund: Reproductive Rights
While it has been clear for a number of years that reproductive freedom in the United States is under siege, it has still been hard to believe that five generations of constitutional law establishing a woman’s right to choose would actually be overturned. Yet, a draft of a decision by the Supreme Court that was leaked to the press confirmed our worst fears and indicates that this is, indeed, what will happen. Like many of you, we have been preparing for this outcome but, simply put, May 3rd was a very sad day.
We are, though, determined to be motivated instead of devastated and view this as a call to action.
How much money can we raise to support reproductive freedom between now and when an actual decision is handed down in the case that would overrule Roe v. Wade (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health)?
Pennywise will match any contributions made to our Urgent Response Fund between now and then (probably sometime in June) and we will allocate the proceeds of the fund to reproductive rights organizations that i) support innovative and effective strategies advancing policies to protect and, as necessary, restore women’s right to choose and ii) to those that offer pathways to access to full spectrum reproductive care for women living in states where abortion could become illegal.
Please give generously and be part of the movement demanding the rights we deserve.
We are, though, determined to be motivated instead of devastated and view this as a call to action.
How much money can we raise to support reproductive freedom between now and when an actual decision is handed down in the case that would overrule Roe v. Wade (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health)?
Pennywise will match any contributions made to our Urgent Response Fund between now and then (probably sometime in June) and we will allocate the proceeds of the fund to reproductive rights organizations that i) support innovative and effective strategies advancing policies to protect and, as necessary, restore women’s right to choose and ii) to those that offer pathways to access to full spectrum reproductive care for women living in states where abortion could become illegal.
Please give generously and be part of the movement demanding the rights we deserve.
our story
The Pennywise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, born out of a family’s passion to make significant and lasting improvements in the lives of people who are challenged by forces around them – natural or human-made. Subin siblings, Laura and Liz, bonded together to honor the legacy of their father, Harry Subin- a lifelong proponent of criminal legal system reform- to create a charitable organization that would support and inspire innovative pathways to systemic change.
One of the reasons we built Pennywise was because we were frustrated by traditional patterns of giving in the nonprofit sector. Too often, even with the best intentions, a one time infusion of financial support gets a project going but that project falters when the money runs out. We think there are better approaches. Pennywise prioritizes programming that has self-sufficiency and sustainability, for both the work and its beneficiaries, at the heart of its design. We envision our grants as investments that will be leveraged to create impacts that grow and last over time.
One of the reasons we built Pennywise was because we were frustrated by traditional patterns of giving in the nonprofit sector. Too often, even with the best intentions, a one time infusion of financial support gets a project going but that project falters when the money runs out. We think there are better approaches. Pennywise prioritizes programming that has self-sufficiency and sustainability, for both the work and its beneficiaries, at the heart of its design. We envision our grants as investments that will be leveraged to create impacts that grow and last over time.
At Pennywise, we recognize that support comes in many forms and offer a variety of services for our grantees and project partners.
We Make Grants.
Pennywise embraces the principle that small scale giving and small organizations can have big impacts when resources are allocated creatively and effectively. We make modest grants to nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated exceptional ability to do more with less. Our grants support innovative, collaborative, sustainable programming around the world.
We Offer Collaborative Support
Pennywise recognizes that some of the freshest, most exciting ideas about how to tackle tough problems come from new and developing organizations. We support innovative program planning consistent with our mission and priorities. We help launch exciting projects and support their development.
We Make Grants.
Pennywise embraces the principle that small scale giving and small organizations can have big impacts when resources are allocated creatively and effectively. We make modest grants to nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated exceptional ability to do more with less. Our grants support innovative, collaborative, sustainable programming around the world.
We Offer Collaborative Support
Pennywise recognizes that some of the freshest, most exciting ideas about how to tackle tough problems come from new and developing organizations. We support innovative program planning consistent with our mission and priorities. We help launch exciting projects and support their development.