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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between PPFA, PPAO, and PPNWO?
A: Many people have difficulty understanding the difference between Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA), Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio, Inc. (PPAO), and Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, Inc. (PPNWO).
PPNWO is the Northwest Ohio member affiliate of PPFA, and is one of 122 such affiliates in the continental United States and Hawaii. As a local affiliate, PPNWO provides direct clinical reproductive health services to men and women, education on sexual health issues to our patients and the general community, and advocates insuring access to reproductive health care for anyone who requests them.
PPAO is the state organization, based in Columbus, whose membership consists of volunteers from all the affiliates in Ohio. This group is the state wide advocacy arm for the ten Ohio affiliates. This group does not provide clinical services.
PPFA, in its role as the national organization, is the accrediting body for the affiliates. In order to use the Planned Parenthood name and logo, each affiliate must adhere to standards defined by PPFA. These standards encompass everything including medical practices, administration, finance, and board activities. PPFA also provides assistance to affiliates as requested, and handles advocacy at the national level.
Q: Who Runs Planned Parenthhod of Northwest Ohio?
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Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, Inc., an affiliate of Planned Parenthood
Federation of America, Inc. is an independent 501(C)3 not for profit corporation.
A volunteer Board of Directors recruited from Northwest Ohio is responsible
for the strategic direction, the financial well being of the corporation,
the hiring, firing, and evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer, and promoting
the agency within the community.
The Executive Director is responsible to the Board for the day to day
operation of the agency based on the strategic direction and policies
of the Board.
Q: Does Planned Parenthood need volunteers?
A: Volunteers and interns play a key role in the ability of Planned Parenthood of NW Ohio to achieve its mission. PPNWO supports the partnership of volunteers and staff to achieve organizational goals. Volunteers and interns assist in enhancing the services provided to patients, in providing increased community education and in advocating for the agency and its mission in the community. For information about a volunteer opportunity call 419.255.1115 ext. 340.
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