⏳ Time's almost up! Applications for our Developing Leaders Program are closing on September 7! Don't miss your chance to join a dynamic professional development program that has empowered over 400 rising leaders in the reproductive rights movement. Whether you're passionate about policy, education, or advocacy, this 6-month program offers hands-on training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. Ready to make a difference? Apply now, before it's too late! https://lnkd.in/eNuD7fFT
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC 2,982 followers
Care. No Matter what.
About us
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. was founded on the visionary idea that access to sexual and reproductive health care could transform people’s lives. For nearly 80 years, PPMW has provided high quality, supportive reproductive medical care for families in the DC metro area. PPMW’s mission is to provide high quality, affordable reproductive health care; promote education programs that empower all individuals to make informed & responsible reproductive choices; & to protect the right to make those choices. PPMW is the oldest & largest provider of family planning services in Metropolitan Washington, serving DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia.
- Website
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http://www.ppmw.org
External link for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1937
- Specialties
- Family Planning, Birth Control, STD Testing & Treatment, Sex Education, Reproductive Rights Advocate, Abortions, Referrals, Cancer Screening, PrEP, and HIV Prevention
Locations
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Primary
1225 4 St. NE
Washington, DC 20002, US
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19650 Clubhouse Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20886, US
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5001 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746, US
Employees at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
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Susan Gutchess
Member of the Board at Squam Lakes Conservation Society
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Rachel Arnold
Chief Financial Officer at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington.
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Tameka Lowe
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Assistant VP
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Gaelin Bryant
Development Analyst at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Updates
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PPMW is thrilled to honor champions of health equity and reproductive freedom at our 2024 Impact Gala! This year's honorees include: ✨ Maryland First Lady Dawn Flythe Moore ✨ John V. Thomas and the Adele M. Thomas Charitable Foundation ✨ The Honorable Jolene Ivey, Prince George’s County Council Chair ✨ Coach Kenneth Blakeney and the Howard University Men’s Basketball Program Join us on September 28 at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC to celebrate these leaders. Proceeds will benefit PPMW’s Abortion Access Fund and our new mobile health unit, directly reaching patients in need of care. https://lnkd.in/eXi8C3AZ
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Today is #Give828, a day to support Black-led and Black-benefitting organizations. At PPMW we're committed to Black health equity — breaking down barriers and ensuring that Black communities have access to the care, education, and resources they deserve. Your donation will help us expand our health services and initiatives like Spill the Tea (for Black college women) and the Black Organizing Program (BOP), which advocates for reproductive freedom. Give now at ppmw.org. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth
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📣 Calling all Black college women in the DMV! Join our Spill the Tea College Ambassador Program and be a catalyst for change on your campus. You'll gain valuable knowledge on HIV/STI prevention, challenge sexual health stigmas, and receive mentorship from health educators. Plus, you’ll earn a $1,000 stipend! Apply by September 13 to start making an impact. Let’s uplift our communities together! https://bit.ly/3yZMw1N
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At Spill the Tea, we explore what healthy relationships look like, challenge outdated perceptions, and embrace sex-positive protection. It’s a safe space for real conversations and real connections. Join the #PPMWImpactChallenge to support this work. A gift of any size can make an impact. Let’s make a difference together! https://lnkd.in/eR_BR8WW
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🫖✨This week’s #PPMWImpactChallenge highlights our Spill the Tea College Ambassador program, a groundbreaking initiative empowering Black college women to lead the conversation on HIV/STI prevention and stigma. Our Spill the Tea ambassadors are reshaping the dialogue around sexual health—promoting awareness and fostering change on their campuses. Join us in supporting these young leaders who are making an impact in their communities! Donate to PPMW today and help us continue this important work. https://lnkd.in/eR_BR8WW
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PPMW’s Abortion Access Fund is more than financial support—it’s a lifeline for those facing overwhelming barriers to care. Since its creation post-Roe, the fund has helped over 2,000 patients get the care they need, no matter where they're from. With the help of our dedicated donors and partners, we're ensuring that no one is denied essential health care due to financial or logistical challenges. https://lnkd.in/gpXvXbgG
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✨ You’re Invited! ✨ Join us on Saturday, September 28, for PPMW’s Impact Gala at the stunning Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC! At a time when access to vital reproductive health care is under attack, PPMW is fighting forward for health equity. This will be an electrifying celebration of our community's unwavering support for patients — whether they're from the capital region or traveling hundreds of miles to reach our doors. Get ready for an unforgettable night that highlights the impact we can achieve together! https://lnkd.in/emUah_sG
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📚✨ Heading back to school? Make sure sexual health is part of your back-to-school checklist! From STI testing to understanding consent, taking care of yourself is essential. PPMW offers confidential services and telehealth options to keep you safe and informed. Let’s start the school year strong, healthy, and empowered! https://lnkd.in/dPDD4A3A
Back-to-school sexual safety tips: From demystifying STI testing to recognizing consent
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There is a shortage of community health education programs designed to help Latinas play a more active role in their own health care. That’s where our Promotoras de Salud come in. ✨ These peer health educators build trusting relationships and provide essential health information in our local Spanish-speaking communities. Join the #PPMWImpactChallenge to support their work. Let’s make a difference together! https://lnkd.in/eR_BR8WW