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WE ARE the leading advocates for access to comprehensive, inclusive sexual and reproductive health care on Martha’s Vineyard. We financially support the reproductive health clinic, Health Imperatives in Vineyard Haven. We also fund and collaborate with organizations, programs and individuals that foster education, access, and advocacy for sexual wellness across all stages of life.
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All proceeds goes to funding the clinic and our programs
REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL WELLNESS SURVEY - NOW CLOSED!
We are thrilled to share that more than 500 people participated in our Reproductive and Sexual Wellness Survey. We look forward to learning from the responses. and sharing what we discover. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and help make this important effort possible! Stay tuned for updates to come. READ MORE
Terre D. Young Retires from MV Swell Board
During her tenure at MV Swell, Terre led a team of volunteers that provided support, education, collaboration, and funding for sexual and reproductive health care needs of the Island community that includes:
• Supporting the local Health Imperatives Clinic by providing a secure home with a low-cost commercial space rental, education and travel funds for staff, equipment purchases, and other special project funding that serves Island families
• Providing financial reimbursements for individuals seeking further education in health care and associated travel costs for individuals and families seeking abortions services, vasectomies, and IVF treatments
• Developing programs to support Islanders health and reproductive issues, such as our Monthly Tide – End Period Poverty Program that provides free menstrual supplies for Islanders
Terre Young ended her Board Presidency at MV Swell at the end of October 2026. She diligently served our community by advocating and supporting the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs of Martha’s Vineyard residents and visitors.
She is a hero, ally, friend, and collaborator, and a leader whose work has improved the lives of Islanders for over 50 years, having spent the last nine years on MV Swell’s (formerly Friends of Family Planning) Board of Directors.
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“We will not be delayed.
We will not be masquerade
To the tale of a handmaid.
We will not let Roe v Wade slowly fade.
Because when we show up today,
We're already standing up
With the tomorrow we made.”
Amanda Gorman, June 24th 2022 @TheAmandaGorman