RRFP teams up with Rag and Bones Bikes for abortion access fundraiser

by | Apr 6, 2017 | RICHMOND NEWS

If you’re looking to defend reproductive justice in style, come by Rag and Bones Bicycle Co-Op’s Comm Room this Saturday April 8 from 10-4 for a craft fair featuring local vendors and a chance to support the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project. A percentage of all sales will benefit the grassroots group which helps fund abortions for women in need across the Commonwealth.

A variety of merchants will be there with unique goods ranging from plants and handmade gifts to wearables. Radical arts collective Elbow Room will have prints, patches and pins. Park Avenue Yarnworks specializes in crochet accessories and novelties.  Gold Star VA will have vintage tees for sale while team Labor Power(s) will sell their own Stigma T-shirts pictured below.

Other wearables include B is for Bead’s handmade jewelry. Both Soft Web Collective and Team Pelvis Costello will be selling plant starters and other homemade items.

Other merchandise for sale this Saturday includes embroidery, subversive cross-stich and zines. Stand up for your pro-choice values and come out this Saturday to Rag and Bones where you can support local artisans and reproductive healthcare at the same time.

Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom




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