Thank goodness they have somewhere to turn in confidence. For knowing Ann, I also have learned that the mission of Planned Parenthood is to decrease unwanted pregnancies through education, birth control, and yes, abstinence where that is possible. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that fewer unwanted pregnancies mean fewer abortions. So however one feels about abortion, one should support Planned Parenthood and great women like Ann Mallouk. The idea that Planned Parenthood is not a charity is almost too ridiculous to reply to.
Every penny earned from the low-cost services it provides goes back to fund more services.
There are no stock holders or highly paid executives with stock options benefiting from Planned Parenthood. In fact, most of the funding for all Planned Parenthood's good work comes from community supporters like Ann Mallouk, who give generously of their time and money, and from the governments and private foundations. In fact, just the opposite is true. Abortions and the rates of unwanted pregnancies are decreasing not increasing because sexually active young people are learning how to protect themselves. I can cite statistics from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services to back my contention.