Freedom of Choice Ohio (FOCO)
Freedom of Choice Ohio (FOCO) was established in the mid-1970’s as a pro-choice coalition to advocate for reproductive rights and to provide member organizations and the public with information and education on public policy matters related to protecting and preserving reproductive freedom, including the availability of safe, legal abortion and contraception. Membership is comprised of local and/or state organizations that support freedom of choice.
FOCO works…
To foster development of the pro-choice movement,
To educate legislators through informational materials,
To produce and distribute legislative updates and alerts,
To conduct public outreach through participation in community events,
To advance the pro-choice message.
Member organizations include:
ACTION OHIO Coalition for Battered Women
American Association of University Women (AAUW/Ohio)
Central Ohio Abortion Access Fund (COAAF)
Council of YWCAs
Freedom of Choice Allen County/Lima (FOCAL)
Freedom of Choice Cleveland (FOCC)
Hope Chest
League of Women Voters of Ohio
National Council of Jewish Women (NJCW)
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League of Ohio (NARAL Ohio)
National Association of Social Workers
National Organization for Women (Ohio NOW)
Ohio Abortion Providers (OAP)
Ohio Women, Inc.
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio (PPAO)
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC)
Women Have Options, Ohio (WHO/O)
Recent activities include:
Promotion of contraceptive equity legislation,
Peaceful presence and escort training for clinic escorts,
Distribution of information at community events,
Advocacy for adequate state funding for women’s health programs,
30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Event.
For more information call 1-800-GO-NARAL, or contact Kellie Copeland at kellie@naralohio.org.
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