Manatee Abortion Ban 2021

Captured at our first protest ever, against the 6-week abortion ban that was proposed in Manatee County. We never imagined that we would be where we are today.

2021 March for Reproductive Freedom

During the fight against the 6-week abortion we organized a March for Reproductive Freedom that drew support from across the entire state of Florida. Almost 2,000 people took the streets of Bradenton to let our legislators know: MY body, MY choice!

WVSWFL with Spike Cohen

WVSWFL founder and President sit with Spike Cohen at a Manatee County Commissioner Meeting in opposition of the 6-week abortion ban that was proposed in 2021.

2021 Holiday Stocking Drive

Second Holiday Drive

WVSWFL Members stand in front of car with supplies for our First Holiday Drive!

HANDMAIDS

Handmaids stand silent outside of the Manatee County Administration Building during the fight against a 6-week abortion ban in 2021.

Handmaids in the Chambers

Manatee Handmaids Deliver Plaques

Overturn of Roe Rally and Sit-In

On the day the Dobb's Decision dropped, WVSWFL organized an overnight protest in Sarasota. Throughout the night and early morning they marched through Downtown Sarasota, and chants were still heard as the sun came up.

Overturn of Roe Rally and Sit-In

Incredible shot of WVSWFL President Sarah Parker featured in the Washington Post's coverage of post-roe protests that swept the nation in the days following the overturn.

Post Roe SCOTUS

In the wake of the leaked draft of the Dobb's Decision, WVSWFL leadership travelled to Washington DC to rally and network with national grassroots organizations. SCOTUS was barricaded.

CAPITOL RALLY

Sarah Parker, President of WVSWFL, speaks at a press conference outside of the State Capitol during legislative session, 2022.

KDS Tallahassee

WVSWFL founder, Kaity Danehy-Samitz and her mom Debra take a quick selfie during a rally at the state capitol during 2022 legislative session.

GAHT Die In

After the first Florida Board of Medicine meeting on gender-affirming care for minors was called to a close (45 minutes early), organizers from Miami participated in a Die-In protest to bring awareness to the dangers that denying gender-affirming care to those who need it. Dr. Zachariah Zachariah's response to the chants of, "Their blood is on your hands" was, "Ok. That's ok."

Back to School Backpack Drive

A picture of the first wave of backpacks that were handed out during our 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Drive in Sarasota, FL.

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

PB&J BRIGADE!

During our Hurricane Ian outreach initiative, these incredible kids helped us provide HUNDREDS of bagged lunches to affected neighborhoods. This is our PB&J Brigade <3

WVSWFL & Nikki Lakeland 2022

After Lakeland Police arrested Rain for protesting after the overturn of Roe V Wade, WVSWFL mobilized to Lakeland with Nikki Fried to defend our 1st amendment right.

PB&J Bridgade

Hurricane Ian Outreach

Our volunteers are amazing, they are the reason we can do everything we do!

Hurricane Ian Outreach

Hurricane Ian Meal Share

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Hurricane Ian Meal Share

Hurricane Ian Outreach

Hurricane Ian Outreach

A picture of Kaity, our VP and Founder, making hotdogs in Arcadia, Florida after Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian Outreach

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Hurricane Ian Outreach

2022 March

Organizer Monica Sayeg rallies the crowd in Sarasota on the night of our

Hurricane Ian Uhaul Drive

Volunteers and supporters stand in front of the 20' Uhaul truck that was filled three times after Hurricane Ian devastated SWFL. WVSWFL was able to distribute donations and resources in every county that was affected.

WVSWFL Defends GAHT at FL Board of Medicine

Organizers Shannon K., Kimberly C. and Monica V. at The Florida Board of Medicine Meeting with signs that provide QR links to every donation made by members of the Board to Governor Ron DeSantis

WVSWFL Defends GAHT at FL Board of Medicine

Organizer Monica S. at The Florida Board of Medicine Meeting with the VP and members of Women's Voices Youth Chapter.

Kim at Medical Board

WVSWFL Defends GAHT at FL Board of Medicine

Organizer Kimberly Cox hugs another activist at the Florida Board of Medicine meeting in Orlando.

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"Taylor McCurdy holds a sign as she listens to speakers during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 to discuss new rules that would regulate protests at the state Capitol." Chasity Maynard/Tallahassee Democrat

Seneca Speaks

"A 15-year-old planted the flag for free speech when officials met with the public to discuss new rules that would regulate protests at the state Capitol. Seneca Bristol made the six-hour trip from Bradenton to tell the Department of Management Services she is angry. She is angry about gun violence. About the loss of rights. About hate permeating in Florida." - James Call Tallahassee Democrat

2022 Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Our volunteers are amazing, they are the reason we can do everything we do!

2022 Holiday Stocking Drive

We successfully donated over 200 stuffed stockings to multiple group foster homes and youth programs from Sarasota to St. Petersburg.

2022 Holiday Stocking Drive

Organizer Shannon Keever lead this years Holiday Stocking Drive!