Our Mission
ACT is a reproductive justice organization building power through leadership development, community organizing, advocacy, and policy change in our communities.
Build Power. Organize. ACT.
- Womxn
- Young People
- Communities affected by systemic oppression
- Elected officials and decision makers
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Guiding Principles
Reproductive Justice
Gender Justice
Racial Justice
Accountability and Courage
Movement Building
Restorative Healing
Liberation and Equity
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Organizational Strategy
Center young people and hold physical space for their growth and healing
Create opportunities to develop leadership
Build power of our base through community engagement, political education, civic participation, and connection to broader movements
Build strategic alliances with organizations and movements to advance reproductive justice
Increase access to reproductive health services and resources
Educate and inform policies, policy makers, and leaders
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Anticipated Changes
Historically oppressed communities have the equity, access and power to thrive.
Communities inform and drive policies to dismantle systemic oppression
Young people and womxn belong to a unified movement addressing reproductive justice locally, statewide, and nationally
Decentralized personal, social, institutional and political power
Freedom and capacity to radically imagine and realize our full selves
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Get Involved
Want to get involved?
- Volunteer (sign up here)
- Event Committees
- Canvassing or phone banking
- Office support
- Outreach
- Internships & Fellowships
- Join our Board of Directors
- Participate in a Program:
- Feminist Leadership Academy
- SHAPE
- Teen Success, Inc.
- ACTion Teams
- Attend an event
Contact us if you want to get involved
Donate Now
ACT for Women and Girls is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2005. Honor ACT by assuring sustainability and support ACT ‘s growth to adequately meet the needs of the community. Become a monthly supporter today!
Be Our Friend! for $5/mo, or $ 60/yr you tell us you like us and don't mind affiliating with us. This is our entry donation level for identifying with ACT.
Share Our Goals! for $10/mo or $120/yr you tell us you believe in our mission and want us to keep on keepin' on. This is a basic sustaining membership!
Nurture our Activists! for $30/mo or $360/yr you are footing the bill for the youth to do the advocacy work.
Superheroine or Superhero for Social Change! for $50/mo or $600/yr you are ACT's SUPERHERO. Because of you, we are able to reach more individuals.
Movement Leader! for $100/mo or $1,200/yr you are building the Central Valley voice and helping us grow our movement to reach the Nation!
Donate to ACT's Mutual Aid Fund
ACT’s Mutual Aid Fund will go directly to those most impacted by COVID-19 in Tulare Co, including ACT’s youth participants, alumni network, undocumented families, young parents, LGBTQ youth, and folks who have lost income.
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ACT Celebrates and honors Toni M. Bond Leonard, Reverend Alma Crawford, Evelyn S. Field, Terri James, Bisola Marignay, Cassandra McConnell, Cynthia Newbille, Loretta Ross, Elizabeth Terry, ‘Able’ Mable Thomas, Winnette P. Willis and Kim Youngblood who have paved the way for reproductive freedom✨
📣Extra! Extra! Extra Time! Our Executive Director Applications Now Open Until Position is Filled!✨
Apply today on our website!🌟
www.actforwomenandgirls.org
What a year!🎊
We are so grateful for all of the continuous support and love we receive everyday. THANK YOU❤️
2023 here we come!✨
Happy Holidays from ACT for Women & Girls!🌟
📣 Jingle bell rock all the way to January 13, 2023, new ED application deadline!✨
Visit our website to apply!www.actforwomenandgirls.org ⭐️
❄️Winter EZE Boxes are here!❄️
In need of some repro & menstrual health items? Apply now to recieve a free confidential box delivered to your door filled with resources and supplies!
Fill out the form here: bit.ly/ezewinter2022
**Note: if you applied for our Summer EZE box and have not recieved it, please DM us!
DEADLINE EXTENDED to January 13, 2023!!!⭐️
📢 Friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for Executive Director ends tomorrow at 5pm❗️Visit our website to apply: www.actforwomenandgirls.org 💫
📣We are hiring!✨
DEADLINE EXTENDED to January 13, 2023!!!⭐️
To apply please visit our website: actforwomenandgirls.org
Help us continue our impact and fight for Reproductive Justice in the Central Valley!💫
📣Donation link: https://bit.ly/ACTDONATE