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Story #99: Jonathan, Planned Parenthood of New York City Teen Advocate

“My name is Jonathan Atkinson. I’m 18 and I’ve been a Teen Advocate for three years. One of my favorite things to do as a Teen Advocate is facilitating BPBRs. For those who don’t know, BPBR is Be Proud Be Responsible. It’s a curriculum where we go out into the field and teach a set of workshops week after week. One week they may learn about sexual reproductive health, the next week they learn STIs, the next they may learn HIV/AIDS.

I feel as if I create the most impact by doing those because its a level of comfort… people can open up to me rather than talking to an adult.

It’s great that Planned Parenthood has been open for 100 years. I know that we have a lot of naysayers and epople who refute Planned Parenthood even though we represent so much good for the community… I think 100 years is an accomplishment. Hopefully it’s only the beginning.”

To celebrate Planned Parenthood of New York City’s 100th year birthday, we’re sharing 100 stories from patients and supporters.

See all the stories here.