Happy Pride Month!

There are so many events happening across the state and virtually through the month of June. Listed below are a few FRF Coalition organizations to volunteer with – we’ll be amplifying more throughout the month; please feel free to send us your suggestions!

In a time when our ability to honor and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion is under attack, may we find resistance, resilience, community, and celebration this Pride Month. 

• Equality Florida
• Human Rights Campaign
• Prism
• Help restock Trans Joy with Queer Trans Project, an organization creating free kits with gender-affirming items such as binders, Gender Grip tape, breast forms, and more. Donate here.
• Planned Parenthood

Reminder: If you read our last newsletter, you learned about how critical it is for our state to expand Medicaid. In order to do so, nearly one million petitions must be submitted for the citizen-led amendment to qualify for the ballot.

If you haven’t already requested a petition be sent to you, please do so now at this link, then ask your close friends to do the same: medicaidflorida.org/FRF 

Newborn 101: Your First Week at Home w/Central Florida Birth Network Tuesday, June 9th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Sign up to attend.

Como Hablar Sobre el Aborto/How to Talk About Abortion w/National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice Tuesday, June 9th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Sign up to attend.

Free HIV Testing Day w/Planned Parenthood of Florida health centers Miami, Pembroke Pines, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee Friday, June 26th Schedule online here

Paint Your Story Miami w/ ACLU Florida Sunday, June 7th,12:00pm – 2:00pm Center for Black Innovation, Miami Sign up to attend.

Neighborhood Canvass w/Planned Parenthood Florida Thursday, June 11th, 5:00pm – 7:30pm Starbucks, Lake Worth Beach Sign up to attend.

Are you registered to vote, really? w/Women’s Foundation of Florida and partners Saturday, June 13th, 10:00am – 2:00pm Boyton Beach Sign up to attend.

Field of Dreams Space Coast w/Central Florida Birth Network Space Coast Monday, June 8th, 9:00am -11:00am Family Community Gathering Melbourne Sign up to attend.

Diaper Packing Party w/Florida Access Network Saturday, June 20th, 11:00am – 1:00pm Quakers of Orlando Sign up to attend.

Jacksonville June Volunteer Meeting w/Planned Parenthood Florida Saturday, June 13th, 11:30am – 12:30pm Jacksonville Sign up to attend.

Florida

Report: Florida among worst states for childbirth By Brody Wooddell, WFTV Orlando

The Final Day of Florida’s (first) Special Legislative Session By Lauren Kahre, MPH, Reproductive Justice and Advocacy for the Southeast

National

Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients By Elisha Brown, States Newsroom

Most new moms get baby blues, but it could be more serious: postpartum depression By Laura Ungar, Associated Press

Upcoming billing change backed by OB-GYNs could make pregnancy pricier By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News

New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt By Sofia Resnick, States Newsroom

New research

Abortion Costs Vary Widely Across States Following Dobbs v Jackson Decision By Sabrina McCrear, AJMC

State Innovation Exchange (SiX) is hiring a Economic Justice Initiative Intern Remote $20/hr 5-20 hours per week Apply 6/12.

Disability Rights Florida is hiring for a Director of Community and Healthcare Services and a Communications Intern. Learn more here.

Vision First is hiring a for a consulting role as Research and Project Support. $1,500 per month Apply by 6/15.

Alliance for Youth Reproductive Autonomy (“AYRA”) is seeking to consult with a contractor who will lead the facilitation and management of the coalition meeting space. $40,000/year stipend Apply by 6/15.

Winning Jobs Narrative Action Fund is hiring a Head of Communications, Head of Partnerships & Programs, Head of Narrative Strategy. All positions are full-time and remote. The salary range for all positions is $150,000-$175,000. Learn more here.

Engage Miami and Engage Florida is hiring a Senior Development and Communications Manager. Miami, Florida $73,000/year Learn more here.

Planned Parenthood of Florida is hiring a Director of Organizing $85,000/year This remote position can be based anywhere in Florida, with preferred locations in Orlando, Tampa, or Miami. Learn more here.

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is hiring a Senior Helpline & Immigration Counsel $100,000 – $115,000/year, depending on experience Fully remote Learn more here.

Power to Decide is hiring a Content Lead ($112,600 – $146,800/year) and a Chief Financial and People Officer ($189,700 – $234,600/year). Fully remote Apply here.

Women’s Emergency Network is hiring a Case Manager Position $60,000 – $65,000/year depending on experience Learn more here.

Bread and Roses Health Center in Clearwater is seeking Volunteer Escorts and a paid Lead Patient Escort Direct message their Instagram account to learn more.

Empower Project is hiring multiple roles such as a Mobilizer Recruitment & Support Staff, Organizing Directors, a Program Communications Director, and Community Organizers Learn more here.

The National Institute for Reproductive Health is hiring a Director of Communications ($115,000-$122,000/year), a Lobbying Compliance Manager ($91,400-$95,000/year), an Executive Vice President ($215,000-$225,000/year), and a Vice President of Campaigns and Political Strategy ($140,000-$160,000/year). Learn more here.