Our Mission |
Connect & Breathe creates safe space to talk about abortion experiences by offering a talkline providing unbiased support and encouragement of self-care.
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Our Vision |
We envision a world free of abortion stigma.
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About Us
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Connect & Breathe began as a small group of people with a bold idea, a passion for ending abortion stigma, and a vision of creating a safe place to talk openly and honestly about abortion.
After years of meetings, research, and planning, Connect & Breathe incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in the summer of 2010 and opened the phone lines in January of 2011. The founders of Connect & Breathe were members of the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY, an affirming congregation that continues to support the work of Connect & Breathe. From the beginning, it was vital to the mission of our work that Connect & Breathe remain a secular, unbiased nonprofit, freeing the conversation about abortion from the constraints of politics and religion. Since our inception, we have talked to people from across the U.S. and beyond. Our work remains staunchly outside of the political debate about abortion and inclusive of diverse religious perspectives, while not representing or advocating for any particular religion or faith. We treat every caller as an individual. We trust every caller's decision and beliefs. We are here to listen. |
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