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March 2009 Newsletter
Planned Parenthood has opened a new health center in Boca
Raton to increase access to critical family planning services in
South Florida. To make an appointment at this health center call
(800)230-PLAN or click
here.
Lobby Days bring together hundreds of pro-choice, pro-women's health activists across the state who will meet with their legislators and share Planned Parenthood's legislative priorities with them.
When: Monday, March 30 thru Wednesday, April 1 Where: State Capitol, Tallahassee, FL Scholarships available for students and young activists.
Click here for more information
In our health centers, on the streets, and on Capitol Hill, Planned Parenthood is at the forefront of the reproductive health and rights movement. We work hard every day to make sure our movement toward reproductive freedom for all is sustained, vibrant and relentless! Your involvement with Planned Parenthood makes all the difference. Click
Here to Complete Our Volunteer Interest Form Planned Parenthood on Facebook We have launched a new Facebook group. Join your friends online! Click Here to Join Planned Parenthood on Facebook Local Events Vero, Stuart, Palm Beach & Miami Public Affairs Volunteer Meeting What: Join us for a discussion and strategy session on ways to advance our local reproductive justice agenda across South Florida. When: Thursday, March 12 Begins at 12:00PM Where: Planned Parenthood Offices – Miami, Palm Beach, Stuart, and Vero BeachRSVP: public_affairs@ppsoflo.org
or (561)472-9941 International Women's Day What: Join Planned Parenthood for a short documentary on our family planning work in Peru! Discussion on public policy at home and abroad will follow the movie. When: Tuesday, March 17 Begins at 6:00PM Where: Temple Judea 5500 Granada Blvd.; Coral Gables, FL To RSVP please contact (786)594-4741 or public_affairs@ppsoflo.org In Our Hands What: Join Planned Parenthood and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women to celebrate Women's History Month. Listen to a panel of speakers talking about women and HIV/AIDS and how we can take action to protect our community. Refreshments will be served. When: Sunday, March 22 Begins at 2:30PM Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 Saint Andrews Blvd.; Boca Raton, FL To RSVP please contact (561)472-9941 or public_affairs@ppsoflo.org Well Woman Wednesday Happy Hour What: Celebrate the last hump day of the month with Planned Parenthood and other pro-choice Palm Beachers! When: Last Wednesday of the Month – March 25 Begins at 5:30PM Where: Blue Martini in City Place West Palm Beach, FL For more information please contact Katie Stephens at (561)472-9942 or Katie.Stephens@ppsoflo.org 3rd Annual Cocktails with a Twist What: Enjoy live entertainment by Bobby and the Blisters, heavy hors d'ouevres and cocktails with a mythical twist! When: Saturday, March 28 Begins at 6:58PM Where: Sewall's Point, FL Cost:$150 For more information and to RSVP, please contact Michelle King at (561)472-9953 or Michelle.King@ppsoflo.org Palm Beach Pride Festival Parade What: Show your pride with Planned Parenthood in the annual Pride Parade! When: Sunday, March 29 Time: We will be meeting to line up for parade around 10:30AM Where: Downtown Lake Worth, FL For more information and to RSVP please contact Katie Stephens at (561)472-9942 or Katie.Stephens@ppsoflo.org Tradition of Choice Luncheon What: This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Kenneth Edelin, An outspoken activist for women's reproductive health and rights for more than 30 years, Edelin was indicted for manslaughter for performing an abortion in 1974. Dr. Edelin will share the inspiring story of his fight for justice. When: Friday, April 17 Begins at 11:30AM Where: Jungle Island, Miami Cost:$80 Click here for more information and to RSVP Click here for a full listing of our events!
At Planned Parenthood, our most important resource is our people. Our dedicated staff and interns serve the local South Florida community every day. Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to earn college credit? Consider interning with us at Planned Parenthood! Three internship positions are currently available:
To learn more about these internship opportunities and to apply, send a current resume and cover letter explaining why you are pro-choice and want to work at Planned Parenthood to: public_affairs@ppsoflo.org Use these links to learn more about local employment and internship opportunities: Planned Parenthood Employment Opportunities Planned Parenthood Internship Opportunities
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