Celebrating a Year of Advocacy with Red Tent Fund in Abortion Care Access

Red Tent Fund: One Year of Impact in Abortion Access

The Red Tent Fund is commemorating its first anniversary this month, symbolizing a year filled with progress in expanding essential abortion care across the United States. Launched in May 2024, the Fund is committed to broadening access to abortion services without constraints stemming from religion, identity, or gestational age. The organization operates on principles rooted in Jewish values, emphasizing compassion and inclusion in its mission.

Throughout its inaugural year, the Fund has disbursed over $230,000 in abortion funding, enabling hundreds of individuals to receive necessary reproductive healthcare. As 2025 unfolds, the Fund has set an ambitious target to increase its total funding to beyond $500,000 within the year.

The name 'Red Tent Fund' is derived from a book that imagined a supportive space for women, encouraging care and education throughout their reproductive journeys. Grounded in Jewish law and teachings that champion the right to health and autonomy over one's body, Red Tent Fund underscores the importance of reproductive freedom.

According to Allison Tombros Korman, the founder and executive director, the mission of Red Tent Fund has gained heightened urgency in today's climate, where reproductive rights are under significant threat. She articulates a commitment to safeguarding abortion access for everyone, underscoring that no individual should face barriers to essential healthcare services.

Recent legislative changes have left many Jewish supporters of abortion rights feeling disassociated from wider reproductive health movements. Korman emphasizes that the Red Tent Fund serves as a crucial platform where the Jewish community can transform its historical advocacy for reproductive freedom into concrete support for abortion seekers nationwide.

What sets Red Tent Fund apart is its prioritization of funding clinics directly through block grants. This innovative funding model alleviates the financial burdens faced by both abortion seekers and healthcare providers, facilitating a smoother and more accessible path to care without the logistical obstacles often encountered with traditional support systems. Currently, the Fund actively collaborates with seven clinics in key locations including Illinois, Virginia, New York, Maryland, Colorado, and Kansas, with plans for expansion in the near future.

In a bid to amplify its impact, Red Tent Fund is launching the National Leadership Council this month. This body will consist of prominent leaders and advocates from various sectors, who will offer strategic direction, advocacy initiatives, and dedicated fundraising efforts aimed at furthering the mission.

Korman shares that the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, or 'repairing the world', serves as a guiding light for their endeavors, reinforcing their singular focus on abortion care funding. By adhering to this mission, the organization positions itself uniquely to serve those in need of support, ensuring that values translate into meaningful help for individuals seeking abortions.

For those looking to learn more about the Red Tent Fund, donate, or seek assistance, the Fund’s website offers a wealth of resources.

About Red Tent Fund

Founded in 2024, the Red Tent Fund is a national nonprofit organization committed to facilitating equitable access to abortion services across the United States. It operates without restrictions regarding religion, income level, identity, or gestational age, thereby affirming the right to safe and accessible reproductive care for all individuals in need.