Donate to a Transportation Fund

Her Situation:  

In most parts of America, a reliable car is a necessity for finding and holding down a job, getting groceries, seeing a doctor, going to church — the list goes on. Without a car, a vulnerable woman may be dependent on expensive Uber or Lyft rides to get to work, if those options are even available in her area.  

She may have a car, but it is unreliable. Frequent car issues lead to missed work or late arrivals, eventually even leading to job loss. She knows car maintenance is important, but if she can’t make ends meet, oil changes and repairs may be at the bottom of her financial priorities. Without a vehicle, abortion-vulnerable women are also more likely to feel isolated and be dependent on others for rides. When those same people suggest abortion, her sense of being a burden increases, and she may be more likely to resort to abortion.

Her Community: 

A community-funded transportation fund covers the cost of routine maintenance, unexpected repairs and other car needs for abortion-vulnerable moms. Pregnancy centers and similar providers refer women in need of emergency maintenance to the transportation fund which covers the cost of the needed repairs. By having an established fund, communities are prepared to meet the needs of abortion-vulnerable moms instantly, getting her back on the road to work, school, or childcare.  

After a Her PLAN community workshop discussing the impact of transportation barriers on abortion-vulnerable moms, a group of pro-lifers in Leesburg, Virginia banded together to start their own transportation fund. The fund is managed by Tree of Life, a local Christian nonprofit ministering to underserved population. Partner organizations, including the local pregnancy center, refer moms in need to Tree of Life who inspect the car to verify the repair needed and hire the mechanic to complete the repair. Not only is an abortion-vulnerable mom given the car maintenance she needs, but the entire community is involved in supporting her, from the provider to Tree of Life to the mechanic providing the car repair or maintenance service. Transportation funds can also be used to cover emergency maintenance or drivers education courses.  

Transportation funds are being started in Her Communities across the country, solving real needs faced by real moms. Prayerfully consider donating to one of these transportation funds. Your gift will help fill the transportation gap for abortion-vulnerable moms.