Mission Statement:
As members of United for Choice, we will build a solid foundation for the future of the pro-choice movement in Rhode Island. Through diverse community involvement, we will spread awareness about issues of reproductive health and advance the fundamental right of every individual to determine their own reproductive future.
Who we are:
Launched from Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island, United for Choice represents a diverse group of young leaders in the community who are committed to reproductive rights.
What we do:
United for Choice engages women and men between the ages of 21 and 41 to join the conversation about choice. We host social and fundraising events to increase community involvement and awareness of issues of reproductive rights. We cultivate and celebrate diversity and value inclusiveness. We connect with the pro-choice community at our monthly Coffee or Cocktails for CHOICE networking event. We engage in dialogue about choice in a monthly Book Club. We network with pro-choice leaders and community members. We are building the pro-choice movement.
Our Goals:
Increase community involvement
Enhance awareness of PPRI and issues pertaining to reproductive rights
Raise money to support reproductive rights
Effectively network
Cultivate and Celebrate Diversity
Engage women and men between the ages of 21-31
Build a pro-choice movement
Upcoming Events:
Cocktails or Coffee for Choice
Special Events
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Coffee or Cocktails for CHOICE
A diverse, brilliant and interesting group of pro-choice women and men meet every month at a local venue to discuss issues surrounding reproductive health and to network with community members and leaders.
 “Cocktails or Coffee for CHOICE” aims to promote dialogue among individuals in our community about issues of CHOICE. Themes vary each month. Sign up to receive emails about upcoming events.
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Party for Choice!
Host a House Party!
House Party Planning Guide [PDF]
United for Choice members are invited to host a House Party. The purpose of these informal and intimate at-home gatherings of friends is to promote awareness of choice and to reach out to networks of potential supporters of our mission and goals. Contact us at (401) 421 7820 x3121 or contactus@ppri.org for more information.
United for Choice Book Club
The UFC reading group meets monthly to engage in dialogue about choice. Selections are chosen by the host of each month's meeting and include contemporary and historical fiction, non-fiction, poetry, scholarly articles and news articles all relating to reproductive rights.
United for Choice Committee
The United For Choice Committee is scheduled to meet on the third Thursday of each month. If a member has an idea or proposal he or she can also request for the committee to meet. The committee is responsible for organizing events, planning Coffee or Cocktails for Choice, fundraising and ensuring that the United for Choice mission guides our activities.
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