fake clinics. Feministcampus.org is hosting a petition to keep Crisis Pregnancy Centers (pro-life, non-medical facilities) from receiving federal funding or using deceptive advertising to seem like legitimate health centers.

your holiday gifts to those less fortunate. If the sweater Aunt Rhoda gave you is a little too snug, contact your local women’s shelter, Dress for Success chapter or Goodwill to make someone’s New Year a little warmer. 

victorious. “V is for Victory. So is IX.” is a campaign designed to spread the word (and effectiveness) of Title IX. The campaign’s website, vis4victory.org, uses viral videos, real-life stories and more to educate and encourage female athletes, their parents and coaches. 

the word. Organized by parents, Butterfly Kisses Autism Support Group is the city of Beaufort’s first community-based support group for families living with the challenges of autism, currently affecting one in 150 children in the U.S. Next meeting is January 9. For more information, call Ron Nelson at 843.575.0364.

your game on. The YMCA of Coastal Georgia needs volunteer coaches and scorekeepers for the winter youth basketball season. Choose your location - Savannah, Effingham, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Hinesville or Islands – and be available Saturdays through February. 912.354.5480 or ymcaofcoastalga.org.

­­a new mom. Because babies don’t come with instructions, First Steps Parents of Newborns pairs volunteers with first-time parents to help build a foundation of emotional support, parenting education and community resources for Coastal Empire families. Training and materials provided as part of the St. Joseph­’s/Candler Health System. 912.819.6911 or ­mobleyste@sjchs.org­.