Planned Parenthood South Texas launches fund for healthcare on 2nd anniversary of Dobbs ruling [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – Planned Parenthood of South Texas announced it is starting a fund to help people without insurance receive general healthcare services.

Laura Terrill, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood South Texas, said The Fanny Fund will help women and men access essential care and help pay for the services they need. That does not include abortion-related services, for now.

The fund, which Terrill said costs about six figures, will underwrite vouchers for community partners and nonprofit organizations.

“These vouchers will allow clients to come to us for essential healthcare,” Terrill said.

Services will include:

For now, vouchers will be distributed through YWCA, Empower House and SA Youth. People can call 800-230-PLAN for more information.

Planned Parenthood South Texas announced the fund during a press conference on Monday, two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that created a constitutional right to have an abortion.

The ruling allows …