Group will pay for at least 74 women affected by Harvey to have abortions
AUSTIN — At least 74 women have had or scheduled abortions through an Austin-based clinic that is offering them at no cost to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Whole Woman's Health, a reproductive health care organization, is collaborating with the Lilith Fund and other groups in the effort. Whole Woman's Health has already raised $15,000 to pay for women's travel to one of their clinics and abortion procedures through its Stigma Relief fund.
The group offered free abortion services after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike as well, CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller said. Whole Woman's Health aims to raise $40,000 to cover expenses for the patients, which will include travel and accommodation costs on top of the abortion procedure.
"Texas doesn't have a safety net, so we have to help people raise money for services," Miller said. "Many of these women are traveling for two days and need support for travel and child care."
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