Family Planning Granting Group

Natalie Clifford Barney late in life

In the 1970’s, Natalie Clifford Barney left money in her will for Yearly Meeting work “on planned parenthood (birth control).” Since 1976, because the Yearly Meeting did not have such a program, the income from this bequest has gone to CHOICE, which offers counseling and hotline services on birth control, sexuality, and reproductive health issues. Up to five PYM members serve on the CHOICE Board, in recognition of the importance of the money to the organization.

The current Granting Group members are Annette Benert, Harriet Heath, and Margaret Brown.

For more information, about Natalie Clifford Barney, CHOICE, and the Family Planning Granting Group, contact John Haigis, johnh@pym.org, or 215-241-7202.