National Network of Abortion Funds
Coverage of National Network of Abortion Funds in the Nexus archive.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel costs and other expenses are straining abortion funds that assist people traveling for out-of-state care, with increased demand since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. Funds report higher costs per person, funding shortages, and temporary closures, while supporting thousands of individuals from states with abortion restrictions.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel and transportation costs are increasing financial pressure on abortion funds that assist individuals traveling for care in states where abortion is restricted. Since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision, demand for these funds has surged, with costs per person doubling and some funds pausing operations due to funding shortages. Specific examples include the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund in Virginia and the Cobalt Abortion Fund in Colorado, which saw significant spending increases.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel and transportation costs are increasing financial strain on abortion funds that assist people traveling to access care in states where abortion is restricted. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, demand for these funds has more than doubled, with per-person costs rising from under $200 to nearly $400. Leaders report funding shortages, service pauses, and a surge in out-of-state requests, particularly from Texas.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel and transportation costs are increasing financial strain on abortion funds that assist people traveling for care in states where abortion is restricted. Abortion funds report a doubling of average costs per person and some have paused services due to funding shortages, with over 158,000 individuals supported in 2025 compared to 82,000 in 2022.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel and travel costs are increasing financial strain on abortion funds, which help people travel for care in states with abortion restrictions. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, these funds have supported over 158,000 people in 2025 at an average cost of nearly $400 per person, with some funds pausing services due to funding shortages. Specific examples include the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund in Virginia and Cobalt Abortion Fund in Colorado, which reported significant spending increases.
- Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds
Rising fuel and transportation costs are increasing financial pressure on abortion funds that help people travel for care in states where abortion is restricted. Post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, demand for these funds has surged, with costs per person doubling and some funds pausing services due to funding shortages.
- National abortion network says assistance calls and related costs are increasing
The National Network of Abortion Funds reports a near doubling of assistance calls for abortion seekers since 2022, with 158,000 calls in 2025. Abortion funding costs rose 30% and travel/accommodation costs increased 13% since 2024. Florida's Access Network director noted 30% of Floridians now require out-of-state travel for abortions, averaging 1,000 miles and $2,400 per trip due to a 2024 six-week ban.