Written by Kaitlyn Kirk / Communications@flnow.org

Isabel, President of Tallahassee NOW, and I attended the 2026 Florida Immigrant Coalition Congress last week!

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Written by Judi Marraccini / 2026 Conference Chair
As Conference Chair, I had been introduced to many exhibitors before the conference.

My plan is to introduce you to some of them and review their organization in the next few FL Feminist issues.

Abortion in America is a non-profit organization that documents and shares personal testimonials that show the lived reality of abortion bans. Please visit their website and see how you can support this group. The stories are real and timely.

Tampa Bay Abortion Fund removes financial and logistical barriers to abortion access. They help people locally in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. They also provide funding assistance and travel suport at numerous out-of-sate clinics for Floridians over 6 weeks, due to unnecessary abortion restrictions in Florida. Think about donating and / or becoming a volunteer.

Tampa Bay Abortion Fund – Removes financial and logistical barriers to abortion access.

Abortion in America – Stories Igniting a Movement.  This organization shows the faces and tells the words of people who have had an abortion.

Written by Judi Marraccini / Legislative@flnow.org

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Campuses like the University of South Florida (USF) host specialized launch events and relationship violence workshops throughout October.

On October 13^th, Harbor House Purple Door Luncheon will take place at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.

Purple Thursday is the day that people are encouraged to wear purple to increase awareness for domestic violence. The date is always the third Thursday in October; this year the date is October 22^nd. Wearing purple clothing, ribbons or accessories shows solidarity with survivors and honor victims of domestic abuse.

Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV) is a statewide coalition that works to strengthen support for survivors and end domestic violence in Florida. Individuals can join for $25 per year. Organizations can join for $250. FPEDV membership provides access to trainings, membership meetings, statewide education, and serving on committees and workgroups.

Florida Domestic Violence Legal Hotline – 800-500-1119.

Find certified local domestic violence centers and safe shelters through the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence