This was posted on MyLeftWing.com by a NARAL PA board member:
Hello All – My name is Jill Fink and have been active in progressive issues and Democratice politics for years. But, I’m new to the blogosphere. Even though I’m new here, I have been observing over that past couple of weeks on sites like My Left Wing, Kos, Booman Tribune and MyDD and it doesn’t take long to learn that these communities are full of great folks who care about progressive issues. And, frankly I’m here to ask for your help.
NARAL Pro-Choice PA has recently had to close its doors in Pennsylvania. Staff has been laid off, and board members like myself, have stepped in to get the organization back on track. We hope to be able to re-open our doors before the end of the year, but it will require that we raise significant funds. I know politicians often treat blogs like ATMs, but I’m not here for that.
I’m here because choice is a cornerstone progressive issue and NARAL-PA needs your voices to make ours heard again. Given the critical work that the organization does, particularly with the current political climate being what it is and with major elections taking place next year, most would agree that it is essential that NARAL have a presence in an important swing state like Pennsylvania. We have stepped up fundraising efforts, and for those in the Philadelphia area, I’d like to invite you to attend an event I’m hosting next Thursday, August 11th at Mugshots CoffeeHouse (21 st and Fairmount, near the Art Museum) at 7:30pm .
We have an amazing singer/songwriter, Kierstin Gray, who will be playing and all proceeds are to benefit NARAL. We’ll have food, beer/wine, awesome people and kick-ass music. (Tickets are $25/ea or $100 to sponsor for 2 tickets; Tickets can be purchased at Mugshots or online at http://www.prochoicepennsylvania.org – click on “Support Us”):
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If you’re not in the Philadelphia area, but care about maintaining a strong pro-choice voice in Pennsylvania, you can still make a contribution through the website or send checks to: PO Box 58174, Philadelphia, PA 19102-8174 .
Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with this community to get NARAL PA back on track!
