We’re moving into the new year energized and undaunted.

Wow. Can we just say... it's been a YEAR!

Our Justice started out 2019 with some major undertakings ahead of us. We're talking substantial, make-or-break moments for our beloved organization of over 52 years. 

This was our first year as a board-led, all volunteer organization. Even with the change in capacity, we held closely the promise to our clients from in and out of state, who rely on Our Justice to access the abortion care they need. We were unwavering in our commitment to continue the decades-long traditions of the Bowl-a-Thon and Minnesota State Fair Booth. 

Our Justice kept these core tenets of our organization constant with the knowledge that all of us are holding these programs, together. 

However, we knew just maintaining these pieces of our work wasn't enough. There was still more, incredibly important work to be done if we were to live up to our Reproductive Justice values and meaningfully push towards our vision of advancing Reproductive Freedom across our state and region. 

So we...

Welcomed four new board members - each with fresh energy and personal expertise around what it means to provide and access abortion in Minnesota. 

Worked to thoughtfully ensure we embodied the Reproductive Justice framework by ensuring Our Justice is truly led by women of color. 

Lifted up stories fo Reproductive Justice at the Roe x RJ storytelling event in honor of the Roe v. Wade anniversary. 

Signed on as a plaintiff to the Doe v. Minnesota lawsuit challenging Minnesota's abortion restrictions that limit the ability to access or provide abortion care. 

Are a local leader in the UnRestrict Minnesota campaign to educate folks across the state about the harmful anti-abortion laws that exist in our state. 

Brought to life a project three years in the making with December's launch of the Abortion Assistance Lodging Program. 

All of this while...

Building community with our local peers and partners. 

Securing our financial stability. 

Laying the foundation to move from a board to a committee-driven organization - cultivating even more energy and community power. 

Offering pledges ranging from $65 to $1,075 to those needing help from the Abortion Assistance Fund. 

We are so incredibly proud of everything accomplished this past year. We are also incredibly humbled because we know all of this was only possible because of YOU!

YOU never gave up on us. 

YOU had faith that Our Justice wasn't done speaking out against reproductive oppression and serving our communities in need. 

YOU buoyed us with your time, your energy, your efforts, your gifts, and your kind offers of support. 

Because of you, Our Justice is moving into 2020 undaunted. We are renewed with the strength and optimism to continue to grow, thrive, and take on the new challenges certainly to come in this next year and decade. 

Thank you, truly. 

In service and solidarity, 

The Our Justice Board of Directors