"There is no other place like All-Options that welcomes people’s real stories and struggles with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption, without judgment or agenda." Ten years ago I became the first executive director and first full-time staff person at this special little organization, then … [Read more...] about 10 Years as Executive Director of All-Options
Our Talkline is 15 Years Strong
Today, we celebrate 15 years of the All-Options Talkline, answering the calls of people across the U.S. and Canada as they navigate some of the most complex decisions, feelings, and experiences of their lives. As you may already know, the All-Options Talkline offers unbiased, judgement-free … [Read more...] about Our Talkline is 15 Years Strong
15 Years of All-Options: A Letter From Our Executive Director
This is a big year for All-Options - it’s our 15th anniversary! As I started to reflect on our path over the years, I realized that I’m also celebrating two major milestones - my 5th year as the Executive Director, and a decade of leadership since I took the baton as Board President from our … [Read more...] about 15 Years of All-Options: A Letter From Our Executive Director
We’ve Gone Virtual: Recapping our 2 new online trainings
In January, All-Options unveiled four strategic new initiatives aimed at building a world where compassion and reproductive justice are the norm. 2019 has seen the launch of our All-Options Activist Squad, the release of our All-Options Toolkit, and two new virtual opportunities that are training … [Read more...] about We’ve Gone Virtual: Recapping our 2 new online trainings
Shelly Dodson to Leave All-Options
A letter to the All-Options community from Center Director, Shelly Dodson Dear All-Options supporters and friends, It is with a profound mix of gratitude and sadness that I share with you that I am moving on from my position as Center Director at All-Options after 12 years of amazing, … [Read more...] about Shelly Dodson to Leave All-Options
Our National Talkline turns 14 today!
Today marks 14 years since the launch of the All-Options Talkline. Wow! In 2004, in Portland, Oregon, our founders recognized the need for a new organization -- one that would bridge false divisions, transcend political rhetoric, and provide unconditional support to people in all of their … [Read more...] about Our National Talkline turns 14 today!
Donor Spotlight: Steph Herold
Steph Herold is a lot of things: a lover of pitbulls and young adult literature, a fervent social justice advocate, and a Twitter maven with over 15,000 followers. She's also one of our longstanding All-Options donors and the focus of this first post in our inaugural donor profile series! We … [Read more...] about Donor Spotlight: Steph Herold
Backline is now All-Options!
It’s been hard keeping this secret from you, but we’re so excited to tell you our big news: Backline is now All-Options! Our new name reflects who we are and the open-hearted support we provide around pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. All-Options understands that our experiences and … [Read more...] about Backline is now All-Options!
The Hot Take on Take Root!
“I love it! It’s like Reproductive Justice summer camp!” This was my answer when asked by Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund Executive Director, Laurie Bertram Roberts, what I thought of my first time at Take Root: Red State Perspectives on Reproductive Justice. Now that I’m on the other side of … [Read more...] about The Hot Take on Take Root!
Update from the Portland Advocates’ Winter Retreat
Every winter, we hold day-long retreats for our advocate cohorts in Portland and Bloomington. Usually, these winter retreats focus on skill-building and knowledge refreshers, but this year, it felt like we needed some intentional time together as a community to process what the past couple of months … [Read more...] about Update from the Portland Advocates’ Winter Retreat