Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan

YOUNG ACTIVISTS
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD YOUNG LEADERS (PPYL)
Planned Parenthood Young Leaders was created to engage pro-choice supporters who until now have not had the time to volunteer. PPYL is for folks who are old enough to vote, but not old enough to retire. PPYL provides great networking opportunities and fun, local events.

For more information:

Kalamazoo: Contact Megan Zapinski at (269) 372–1205 X 129 or email megan.zapinski@ppmchoice.org.

Greater Lansing Area: Contact Dessa Cosma at (517) 482-1080 X3 or email dessa.cosma@ppmchoice.org. Lansing PPYL is on Facebook as Planned Parenthood Young Leaders.

Washtenaw and Livingston Counties: Contact John Keserich at (734) 929–0036 or email John.Keserich@ppmchoice.org.

Greater Jackson area: Contact Megan Zapinski at (269) 372 –1205 X129 or email megan.zapinski@ppmchoice.org.

Benton Harbor: Contact the Benton Harbor Community Specialist at (269) 926–1570.

Detroit: Contact Karisha Fenton at (586) 758–2100 or email karisha.fenton@ppmchoice.org.

Ferndale/Royal Oak : Contact Karisha Fenton at (586) 758–2100 or email karisha.fenton@ppmchoice.org.

We need volunteers to start chapters in the following areas. Please let us know if you are interested in starting a local group.

Flint: Contact Amber Erickson at amber.erickson@ppmchoice.org.

West Bloomfield/Commerce Township: Contact Amber Erickson at amber.erickson@ppmchoice.org.

Vox: VOICES FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Vox is a nationwide program that educates young people on campus about the threats to reproductive health. Vox groups across the country organize events to raise awareness about reproductive rights, educate young people at concerts about sexual health, work with and support their local Planned Parenthood health centers and mobilize advocates of reproductive freedom. Vox increases awareness of current threats to reproductive rights and cultivates long-term involvement with Planned Parenthood and the entire pro-choice movement.

"I've never been so proud of anything in my life. This is part of who I am, it's part of my every day life." Emily Magner, Northwestern Michigan College Vox

Michigan currently has the following campus groups:

University of Michigan—Michigan Students for Choice works with students on campus as well as Planned Parenthood, MARAL, and Choice USA. We have about 30 active members and roughly 300 people on our email listserv. We have weekly meetings on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. in the SORC room on the 4th floor of the Michigan Union. If you take the elevator up, it's right when you come out on the left side. Contact us at choiceboard@umich.edu or find us on Facebook: our group is called "Students for Choice."

Eastern Michigan University—We are looking for someone who is interested in building their skills by leading a Vox chapter at Eastern! If you are interested, please contact Dessa at dessa.cosma@ppmchoice.org.

Michigan State University—MSU Students for Choice is an action-oriented student group with the aim of raising awareness about reproductive justice issues on our campus. Join us! MSUStudentsForChoice@gmail.com.

MSU Medical Students for Choice works to educate medical students about reproductive rights and help protect these rights from a medical standpoint. We meet once a month in East Fee Hall on MSU campus. For details, contact mscucom.msfc@gmail.com. Find us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/msfcmsu.

Western Michigan University—We are called VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood at WMU. We advocate for reproductive rights and sexual health on campus and in the community through events. If you're interested in helping out and getting involved, email Lindsey, Vox Chair, at voxwmu@gmail.com. Check out our event page on Facebook: http://wmich.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5896893087&ref=nf

Northern Michigan University—NMU VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood is a non-partisan, pro-choice student organization. We will be meeting every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. We hold many fun events on campus every semester! We are currently working on performing the Vagina Monologues this March. For more information, contact NMUVOX@gmail.com.

Grand Valley State University—Voices for Healthy Choices focuses on prevention and awareness about pro-choice issues. We meet on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. at the Women's Center in Kirkhof for discussion and event planning. Our events gear toward sex-ed, birth control information, and pro-choice speakers. We may be reached at voicesforhealthychoices@gmail.com.

Saginaw Valley State University—Saginaw Valley Vox may be contacted at saginawvalleyvox@gmail.com. Find us on Myspace at www.myspace.com/saginawvalleyvox and on Facebook listed under Saginaw Valley Vox.

Central Michigan University —Vox holds weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Room 167, Anspach Hall and informal coffee gatherings every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at Kaya. CMU Vox may be reached at vox_at_cmu@yahoo.com.

Northwestern Michigan College—We are a highly motivated group of individuals located in Traverse City. We are passionate about what we do, and we are are currently working towards getting emergency contraception (EC) available through our school health clinic, among other endeavors. We meet every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in Scholars Hall room 104. If you are in the area, and are interested in helping to raise awareness about sexual health and reproductive freedom, join us! We have a blast. Contact us at voxtc@hotmail.com or www.myspace.com/voxtc.

Oakland University—We are looking for someone who is interested in building their skills by leading a Vox chapter at OU! If you are interested, please contact Karisha at karisha.fenton@ppmchoice.org.

Wayne State University—Wayne State University Students for Choice advocates and educates around issues of reproductive justice on WSU's campus. This group is for men and women who want to raise awareness of the importance of reproductive rights and preserve those rights through activism. Women deserve fair access to unbiased information on how to prevent pregnancy, as well as what options she has available if an unplanned pregnancy occurs. As pro-choice advocates, our role is to ensure abortion remains safe and legal. Our role is to ensure that teenagers and young women have the resources to prevent pregnancy and STIs without judgment. We meet every other Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in Room 299, Student Services Building. To get involved, please contact wsu_students4choice@yahoo.com. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2201873114.

Young people are the future of choice in our state and across America. Vox members our the greatest resource in communicating with other young Americans, ensuring the next generation of pro-choice activists, board members, donors and lifelong supporters. If you are interested in starting a Vox chapter on your campus, contact your local Planned Parenthood for more information.

TAKE ACTION!
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