Did you know that we recently added three fabulous new members to our staff team? Alise Eastgate came onboard in April as our new Operations Manager and has been keeping us running smoothly across all our programs and staff in four states! In early May, Amanda Lamm became All-Options … [Read more...] about Our Team is Growing!
Backline T-shirts are here!
It's almost February 14th, and everywhere you go, you'll find evidence of Valentine's Day. Maybe you're all about the frenzy of romantic celebrations, or maybe all the pink hearts just make you want to barf. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of V-Day reactions, we've got one open-hearted … [Read more...] about Backline T-shirts are here!
All-Options: the first full-spectrum pregnancy center in the U.S.!
Ever wonder what it's like at our All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center? Check out this short film by director Yoruba Richen, featured on New York Magazine's The Cut! … [Read more...] about All-Options: the first full-spectrum pregnancy center in the U.S.!
Talkline Advocate Spotlight: K.C.!
It's time to meet another one of the amazing volunteer Radvocates who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce K.C., who joined Backline in 2013 as part of the inaugural Bloomington Talkline Advocate team! How/when/why did you first get … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate Spotlight: K.C.!
Why Indiana?
Why not Indiana? Indiana needs love! So often Indiana gets overlooked in conversations about reproductive justice, educational policies, social welfare programs, affordable health care, and so many other issues. Even among red states, Indiana is often forgotten. We believe that Hoosiers (and all … [Read more...] about Why Indiana?
Don’t Forget to Vote on Tuesday!
Tuesday is Election Day! Need to find your polling place? Just enter your address in the Voting Information Tool below! // … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Vote on Tuesday!
RJ & Radical Support in Indiana
by Shelly Dodson, Backline Program Director My journey at Backline started out as an amazing volunteer experience, when I first became a Talkline Advocate in 2007. In the past seven years, I’ve had the honor of talking with hundreds of people from all across the country and the opportunity to train … [Read more...] about RJ & Radical Support in Indiana
Seeking New Board Members!
This is an exciting time at Backline, as we celebrate our first decade and anticipate a great deal of organizational growth and expansion in the next few years. As part of this growth, we are now seeking a few highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our national Board of Directors! We … [Read more...] about Seeking New Board Members!
A Vision That’s True to Our Roots
Ten years ago in Portland, Oregon, Backline was founded by a group of women who knew first hand how difficult it is to find unbiased support for all pregnancy options. Their personal and professional experiences led them to create an organization that would provide and promote unconditional, … [Read more...] about A Vision That’s True to Our Roots
10 Days to Celebrate 10 Years!
This Fall marks Backline's 10th Birthday and a decade of offering unconditional and judgment-free support for people in all their experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. To mark this milestone, we will be celebrating for the next 10 days, at happy hours and parties in … [Read more...] about 10 Days to Celebrate 10 Years!