July 2025

Join PPHP and PPHPAF for a month packed with events and actions. There will be special guest collaborations, important actions, and community events you do not want to miss!
 
Check back on the Monthly Activist Calendar page throughout the month. More events and actions will be added.

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled against the rights of patients in South Carolina who rely on Medicaid to choose their own health care provider. Medicaid patients may no longer be able to go to Planned Parenthood health centers in South Carolina for birth control, preventive check-ups, cancer screenings, and STI testing and treatment. 

This ruling does not impact Medicaid in New York. Patients with Medicaid can still go to Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic health centers for care.

It’s already hard to afford basic health care and see a provider. Instead of making access to care easier or more affordable, lawmakers are using cuts to Medicaid to push their own political agenda.

Because of “defunding” efforts in states and in Congress, more than a million people are at risk of losing access to quality, affordable care.

Everyone should have the freedom to decide what health care is best for them, not the government. Tell your Congressional Representative that you're fighting for Planned Parenthood today!

Phone Banks

Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3

Multiple Times and Locations

Time is running out and we need your help! The House of Representatives is gearing up to finalize the budget reconciliation bill and one thing remains true, they are planning to defund Planned Parenthood. 

Let's be clear, defunding Planned Parenthood is a backdoor abortion ban and we cannot let that happen. Join us to call constituents in Rep. LaLota and Rep. Garbarino's districts to make sure their voices are heard. The fight is not over and we are not backing down.

Two opportunities to join:

Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., In-Person (Suffolk County)

Thursday, July 3, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Virtual 

In-Person Opportunities

What the Constitution Means to Me

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Rivertowns Playhouse

"What The Constitution Means to Me" follows Heidi's journey from a high school debater earning scholarship money, to a grown woman, grappling with the successes, pitfalls, and personal impact of the cornerstone of American government: the Constitution. Reserve your free ticket here! 

The Rivertowns Playhouse is proud to partner with Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic and use this production as a platform to spotlight PPHP's dedication to reproductive health care and wellness to the Westchester County community.

 Visualizing Community: Snapshots of Memories 

Friday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.

The Heckscher Museum

Join us for an inspiring evening at The Heckscher Museum in partnership with Protégé Art Studio! Take a private guided tour through the lens of LGBTQIA+ identities and histories on Fire Island in the exhibition All of Me with All of You: LGBTQ Art Out of the Collection. Examine the impact of identity and stigma on health care access in the LGBTQIA+ community with PPHP. Then, explore the creativity of visual storytelling and collage to develop connections that bring the community together with a hands-on activity led by Protégé Art Studio.

Bring a photo that reflects a fond memory of your past. All other materials provided. No experience needed! Light refreshments will be served. 

Tickets are $10. Check "Member" during checkout. Proceeds help support the efforts of The Heckscher Museum and Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic.

Virtual Opportunities

How Stigma Impacts Policy: HIV

Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Virtual

Join us for a discussion about the impact of stigma on health care policy and access. How we talk about our sexual, physical, and mental health is important, because honest conversations lead to healthier, happier communities.

While new HIV diagnoses have declined significantly from their peak, progress on further reducing them has stalled. Without intervention nearly 400,000 more Americans will be newly diagnosed over 10 years despite the availability of tools to prevent transmissions.

In this interactive training, we'll have an honest conversation about how stigma impacts our lives and learn how to talk about HIV so that more people become comfortable knowing and sharing their status.

Government 101

Thursday, July 31, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual

Come join us for our virtual Government and Public Policy 101 Teach In! Learn about the basics of the government process including state vs. federal roles, the legislative process, the breakdown of power and the importance of local advocacy. 

This teach-in will be given by one of our local history and public policy professors within the area - more to come on our lecturer soon!

In times like these, with misinformation running wild, our knowledge is our power to fight back against opposition and push towards the progress we want to see.  

Community Events Corner

Center for Safety and Change's Women's Distance Festival | Sunday, July 13 in Congers | With every stride, every mile, and every finish line crossed, we are contributing to the vital work of the Center for Safety & Change and their mission to support, shelter and provide services to victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and other crimes.