Who We Are
Steel Valley Reproductive Freedom Coalition (“Steel Valley Repro”)
About
We are a group of progressive folks in and around Youngstown, Ohio. The coalition includes students, teachers, gig economy workers, professors, doctors, lawyers, retirees, parents, non-parents, and more. We have years of experience organizing for reproductive freedom and, after doing such actions under the banners of other organizations, we have decided that it was time to create a group specifically for this purpose here in the Steel Valley.
WHAT IS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE?
Reproductive justice is an intersectional concept that acknowledges that reproductive care is not just limited to health and is not one-size-fits-all. The term “reproductive justice” was created in 1994, as explained here by SisterSong. We aim to center the most marginalized by utilizing a reproductive justice framework.
Why “steel Valley” and NOT “yOUNGSTOWN”?
While Youngstown sits halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, we wanted to be clear that it is not meant to just be a Youngstown organization. We know it is often difficult for folks in the area surrounding Youngstown to get to actions/marches/rallies/trainings in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. “Steel Valley” aims to encompass this region and provide a place to take action that is not so far away.
We are proud to be part of the #ProtectChoiceOhio coalition!
Steel Valley Resources
ACLU Ohio
Allegheny Reproductive Health Center
Faith Choice Ohio
Full Spectrum Community Outreach
League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown
Mahoning County Democratic Socialists of America
Midwest Access Coalition
New Voices Reproductive Justice
Northeast Women’s Center
Ohio Women’s Alliance
Our Revolution Mahoning Valley
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
Pre-Term
Pro-Choice Ohio
Protect Choice Ohio
The Salon
Western Pennsylvania Fund for Choice
Women Have Options Ohio
Youngstown City Health District
Youngstown PFLAG
Youngstown Solidarity Network
YWCA Mahoning Valley
NATIONAL RESOURCES
A is For
Abortion Access Front
All* Above All
Digital Defense Fund
Expose Fake Clinics
Keep Our Clinics
Liberate Abortion
National Network of Abortion Funds
Reproaction
We Testify