FREE Surgeries for Victims of Domestic Violence

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary R.O.S.E. Partnership funds six surgeries each year for facial reconstruction to women who have suffered injury to the face due to violence. Assistance includes pre- and post-operative care deemed necessary to patients selected by The R.O.S.E. Fund. Contact: The R.O.S.E. Fund, Inc., 175 Federal St., Ste. 455, Boston, MA 02110; 800-253-6425; 617-482-5400; Fax: 617-482-3443; www.rosefund.org/programs/ReconSurgery.asp
Income Eligibility: Need determined on a case-by-case basis

Financial Help for Abortion

Some of the 850 Planned Parenthood clinics will help women seeking an abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy starting at $350 for those not covered by health insurance. In some cases they even have special funds to help women pay for services.

To investigate what your local clinic offers, call 1-800-230-PLAN. Contact Planned Parenthood Federation of America, 434 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001; 800-230-7526 or 212-541-7800; Fax: 212-245-1845; www.plannedparenthood.org. There is another consumer hotline that can also handle your abortion-related questions: Contact The National Abortion Federation, 1755 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036; 800-772-9100 or in Canada 800-424-2282; www.prochoice.org/
Income Eligibility: None

Super Wednesday

Super Tuesday is behind us, and what do we know? We know one thing for certain. When all the dust settles, when the party nominees are finally decided, there will be two candidates left standing -- one who is pro-choice and one who is anti-choice.

As I watched the results late into the night, I was once again reminded that we have a big job ahead of us. We cannot afford another four years of Bush-style, anti-choice politics from the White House. We can’t afford John McCain and we cannot take anything for granted. That’s why I turn to you, Dottye.

There is no time to waste --please donate now to defeat the anti-choice presidential candidate.

We cannot get caught up in the excitement and forget what is at stake. Some are talking as if this election is a foregone conclusion -- that Americans will elect a pro-choice president in 2008. But know this: Most Americans don’t know that John McCain is extremely anti-choice.

We cannot sit back and assume that this important truth will come out. It didn’t in 2000. Voters thought that Bush was pro-choice -- and look where that got us.

Just this past weekend, NPR covered this very issue and hit the nail on the head: “Many Republican voters … seem to believe, incorrectly, that the current Republican front-runner, Arizona Sen. John McCain, supports abortion rights.” But we know that Independent and Republican pro-choice women are more likely to vote pro-choice, regardless of party affiliation, when educated on candidates’ records. That is why it is vital to reach and educate this important voting bloc about McCain’s long-held hostility to a woman’s right to choose.

And NARAL Pro-Choice America© is the organization that can get this done.

Donate now to set the record straight with voters on where McCain stands on choice.

You and I know the truth. But we cannot assume that others know just how extreme John McCain is. I need your help to expose his anti-choice record. Need convincing?

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Sen. McCain stated:

“If I am fortunate enough to be elected as the next president of the United States, I pledge to you to be a loyal and unswerving friend of the right-to-life movement.”

It is worth repeating that most Americans don’t know John McCain is anti-choice. Pro-choice supporters like you and I cannot let the fate of a woman’s right to choose rest in the hands of this man. Do your part - donate right now.

Sincerely,

Nancy Keenan, President
NARAL Pro-Choice America

Get Out Of Paying IRS Bills From A Tax Cheating Husband

Many married taxpayers choose to file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows. Both taxpayers are jointly and individually responsible for the tax and any interest or penalty due on the joint return even if they later divorce. This is true even if a divorce decree states that a former spouse will be responsible for any amounts due on previously filed joint returns. One spouse may be held responsible for all the tax due even if all the income was earned by the other spouse. In some cases, a spouse (or former spouse) will be relieved of the tax, interest, and penalties on a joint tax return. Three types of relief are available: 1) Innocent spouse relief; 2) Relief by separation of liability; 3) Equitable relief. Publication 971, Innocent Spouse Relief, explains these types of relief, who may qualify for them, and how to get them. You can also use the Innocent Spouse Tax Relief Eligibility explorer at www.irs.gov to see if you qualify for innocent spouse relief. Click on "Individuals,” “Innocent Spouses,” and “Explore if you are an Eligible Innocent Spouse.” For more information contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 or go to http://www.irs.gov/publications/p971/index.html
Income Eligibility: None

Achievement Award + Cash Award for Charity

The Heinz Family Foundation R.O.S.E. Achievement Award recognizes a woman survivor of violence for her work and achievements in the area of ending violence against women. The recipient’s choice of nonprofit organization receives the cash award. Contact: The R.O.S.E. Fund, Inc. (formerly Ryka Rose Foundation), 175 Federal St., Ste.455, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 482-5400; Fax:(617) 482-3443; http://www.rosefund.org; E-mail: info@rosefund.org
Application: To nominate someone, go to: http://www.rosefund.org/events/events.asp
Income Eligibility: None

$2,000 for Female Equestrians

The AQHA Female Equestrian Award is a $2,000 grant awarded to honor an outstanding female equestrian and reward her for her accomplishments as a horsewoman and as an athlete. Female equestrians with national ranking who exhibit leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to the sport and its athletes are eligible. Contact: Women’s Sports Foundation, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554; (516) 542-4700 or (800) 227-3988; Fax: (516) 542-4716; http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org; E-mail: info@womenssportsfoundation.org
Income Eligibility: None