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Compassion in Action. Access Without Barriers.
Scotti's Fund for Women's Health was created to honor the legacy of Mabel "Scotti" Lichtenheld, a tireless advocate for women's autonomy, dignity, and access to reproductive health care.
Legacy
Honoring Scotti's Legacy
Scotti devoted her life to helping women navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a nurse and longtime counseling coordinator at the Northern Illinois Women's Center, she believed deeply that every woman deserves the freedom and support to make her own healthcare decisions.
Her legacy lives on through this fund meeting people where they are, with respect, empathy, and practical support.
Impact
Why Scotti's Fund Matters
For many women, access to reproductive healthcare is not simply a matter of choice it is a matter of necessity. While abortion has long been legal, financial barriers continue to prevent many people, particularly low-income women, from accessing timely care. Scotti's Fund helps bridge that gap.
Donations to the fund provide financial assistance to individuals who need help covering reproductive healthcare costs, including birth control and abortion care.
Your support can make the difference between delayed care and timely care — between hardship and help.
Expand Access
Provide financial assistance for essential reproductive health services.
Reduce Barriers
Help cover costs for birth control, abortion care, and related services.
Support Dignity
Support people making personal healthcare decisions with compassion.
Women’s Health Programs Work
One in four women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Every story is different.
Scotti’s Fund recognizes that reproductive healthcare is healthcare. By supporting this fund, you help: Honoring Scotti’s Legacy Scotti believed in meeting people where they are — with respect, empathy, and practical support. This fund reflects those values. Every contribution honors her memory while helping real people today receive the care they need.
Advance reproductive
Advance reproductive justice in our community
Scotti’s lifelong
Carry forward Scotti’s lifelong commitment to compassion and choice