New Community Program Manager Arrives at ORTL

Salem resident Makyra Williamson had long wanted to find a job that allowed her to throw herself wholeheartedly into its mission. As the new community outreach program manager at Oregon Right to Life (ORTL), Williamson believes she has now found that passion. “I’m so excited to see what we can accomplish in this post-Roe world!” she […]

Gresham Group Lavishes Love, Support on Single Pregnant Mothers

When Multnomah County resident Donna Blachly runs into a girl or woman with an unsupported pregnancy, she knows exactly what to do: send her to Embrace Grace. “These programs are extremely important right now, especially in Oregon with the extremely loose laws on abortion,” Blachly says. “The fact that so many states are tightening up […]

40 Days for Life Successful Around Oregon

The autumn 40 Days for Life campaign ran from September 28 to November 6. This peaceful prayer vigil outside abortion facilities around the globe is proven to save lives. There were 622 campaigns worldwide this fall with at least 500 babies saved — and that’s only the ones campaign leaders know about!  One of those […]

Earn While You Learn Helping Hundreds in Marion County

In May 2021, Salem Right to Life (a chapter of Oregon Right to Life) launched “Earn While You Learn,” a program providing online parenting classes and baby supplies to the Salem community. By completing one of more than 150 online parenting courses, participants earn “baby bucks,” which are redeemable for baby supplies. These bucks add […]

Oregon’s Abortion Rate Rises in Post-Roe Landscape

Oregon’s national reputation as “abortion-friendly” is growing — and now there is data to prove the real-world impact. In the wake of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v Wade, several conservative states tightened their abortion restrictions. One of those states is neighboring Idaho, which swiftly implemented a ban on […]