Forward Together

Forward Together is a reproductive justice organization that prioritizes Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color. The organization utilizes a cultural strategy framework to shift the way people think about family and build power and movements grounded in lived experiences, histories, theories, and struggles for reproductive justice. Forward Together carries out its work through multiple channels: by coordinating a unique coalition of more than 200 social justice organizations that educate and mobilize their constituents to improve reproductive rights and related social justice issues; by implementing communications campaigns that shift the public narrative on race, gender, and family; by developing narratives that give voice to the people and families most in need; and by working with other reproductive justice and rights groups on campaigns and actions. (Strategy: U.S. Reproductive Equity)

Forward Together works to ensure that families have the rights, recognition, and resources they need to thrive, including reproductive health. Forward Together carries out its work through multiple channels: coordinating a coalition of more than 200 social justice organizations that educate and mobilize their constituents to improve reproductive rights and related social justice issues; implementing communications campaigns that shift the public narrative on race, gender, and family; developing narratives that give voice to the needs of marginalized women and families; and working with other reproductive justice and rights groups on campaigns and actions.

This grant will support Forward Together to educate residents of Oregon about policies that, if enacted, would make it more difficult for low-income women to access abortion care.