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West Fund reopens financial aid helpline for abortion services
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Priscilla Totiyapungprasert , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The organization had paused its helpline and released its volunteers in summer 2022.
The West Fund, a nonprofit organization, has reopened its financial aid helpline to support individuals seeking abortion services in El Paso and West Texas. This helpline will help pay for out-of-state healthcare procedures. The organization had paused its helpline and released its volunteers in summer 2022.
During this time, the West Fund underwent internal changes and sought outside guidance to improve its operations. Further details about the West Fund's relaunch and its services are available from the source. The organization had also provided grants to abortion clinics in New Mexico, supporting patients in need of abortion services.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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