PP Pennsylvania Affiliates exists as an official committee of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council. There are 13 affiliates in Pennsylvania. Family Planning Information Office opens in Harrisburg.
1975
PP Pennsylvania Affiliates is incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) organization.
1981
Board begins discussions on creating a 501 (c)(4) organization.
1982
Pennsylvania Advocates for Reproductive Health is incorporated as a 501 (c)(4) organization; a coalition of groups supporting access to reproductive health and choice.
Abortion Control Act passes in Pennsylvania.
1983
501 (c)(4) name changed to Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates.
Three more affiliates add public affairs staff.
1984
PP Pennsylvania Affiliates and Advocates set goals together.
First mailing is sent to 4,500 state supporters.
1985
First state and federal candidate Voter’s Guide is produced.
1988
1988 Abortion Control Act is passed by legislature and signed by Governor Casey.
1990
State office is reorganized.
1993
PP Pennsylvania Advocates adopts guidelines for candidate endorsements.
1994
Name of the 501(c)(3) is changed to Planned Parenthood Association of Pennsylvania.
