The West Alabama Women's Center, once the only abortion clinic in West Alabama, has transformed into a vital support hub post-Roe v. Wade. With an influx of donations, it now helps families struggling with basic needs, such as clothing and baby supplies. As the clinic faces potential federal funding cuts, its director emphasizes the increasing responsibilities they have assumed in caring for the communityâs poor in a state with alarming maternal and infant health rankings. The center stands as a testament to community resilience despite the challenges ahead.
"We can't afford to buy all our kids' clothes at Wal-Mart. Diapers, wipes, food: The economy of it! It's so expensive to afford children."
"What happens when we have a government that decides it doesn't need to take care of its poor? We are a great net and we are very strong, but we can only hold so much."
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