A reflection on Tuesday's Presidential Election results from Backline's Executive Director, Parker Dockray: Like many of you, today, I am still navigating waves of despair, anger, and fear in an ocean of uncertainty. Tuesday's election outcome confirms a truth too many have tried to ignore: that … [Read more...] about Our vow to you, our clients & supporters.
Advocate Spotlight: Camille
We're celebrating 12 years of the Talkline this week and the incredible way our advocates hold space and offering unconditional support to all of our callers. What better way to do that than to include an Advocate Spotlight of one of our current Talkline volunteers? Camille has been on the line for … [Read more...] about Advocate Spotlight: Camille
The Top 5 Reasons Our Talkline Rocks
On Tuesday, we kicked off a week-long celebration of Backline’s Talkline and its 12-year anniversary of providing open-hearted, judgment-free support to callers at any stage of their pregnancy or parenting journeys. Whether you’re new to learning about the Talkline or have been following us since … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Reasons Our Talkline Rocks
Rising Radvocate: Angelique Saavedra
We recently said goodbye to one of our Bloomington Talkline Advocates, Angelique Saavedra, who just started her first year of graduate school at Yale School of Nursing to become a nurse practitioner and midwife - how amazing is that?! Angelique volunteered with the Talkline for just over year … [Read more...] about Rising Radvocate: Angelique Saavedra
We’re Hiring: All-Options Center Coordinator
Have you heard the news? We're hiring a Center Coordinator at our All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center in Bloomington, Indiana! Check out the job description below, which includes information on how to apply. All-Options Center Coordinator - Bloomington, IN All-Options is the first pregnancy … [Read more...] about We’re Hiring: All-Options Center Coordinator
Rising Radvocate: Hannah Kimmer
This Rising Radvocate spotlight chronicles the incredible work of Hannah Kimmer, who volunteered at our All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center for 2.5 years until just this past June. Not only was Hannah a dedicated Talkline volunteer, she was also a part of our first cohort of Indiana Radvocates and … [Read more...] about Rising Radvocate: Hannah Kimmer
Happy Workiversary, Shelly!
You can do a lot in a decade - and our All-Options Pregnancy Resource Director, Shelly Dodson, is evidence of that. She's been with Backline in various capacities - from a Talkline Advocate to our current role - for nearly ten years! In honor of all her work and many contributions to Backline and … [Read more...] about Happy Workiversary, Shelly!
Access to abortions and diapers under one roof – it just makes sense.
If there’s one word missing from our national dialogue on abortion, it’s “diapers.” Because people who need diapers for their families may also seek information about abortion care, having both available under one roof just makes sense. We often think about those who have abortions and those who … [Read more...] about Access to abortions and diapers under one roof – it just makes sense.
Talkline Advocate Spotlight: Brie D!
We love when it's time again to spotlight one of our amazing Talkline advocates because it gives us a chance to introduce you to the incredible people who lend their time, energy, and hearts to Backline. This month, we're featuring Brie Deka, one of our Indiana-based radvocates! Brie has been … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate Spotlight: Brie D!
Happy 1-Year Workiversary, Kalila!
One year ago today, our Backline team expanded with the addition of our Engagement Assistant, Kalila - and are we ever lucky! Kalila started working with Backline in 2015 as a Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC) intern through the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire … [Read more...] about Happy 1-Year Workiversary, Kalila!