GRR! Exists to
amplify elder voices
in reproductive justice
Vision & Purpose
We are building an intergenerational legacy of freedom for all. We unite grandmothers, grand-others, and elders to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice when society often renders them invisible.
Following the bold example of Black women founders of the Reproductive Justice movement, we fight for justice beyond legality to achieve true equality.
Our work honors elders' historical perspectives—many remember the dangerous reality of illegal abortions. By archiving pre-Roe stories, we preserve crucial history while challenging today's growing wave of reproductive misinformation.
Our Values
Truth-Telling
In a landscape filled with misinformation, we stand as beacons of honest, evidence-based information about reproductive health. We honor complex realities of reproductive experiences. Through raw, authentic stories, we break the silence of stigma and create space for genuine understanding.
Intergenerational Justice
Our cross-generational approach ensures hard-won wisdom isn't lost while embracing new strategies that strengthen our movement. Together, we address the root causes of reproductive injustice and build systems where all people can exercise their reproductive choices with dignity.
Autonomous Collaboration
Local wisdom meets collective power. We respect each community's unique challenges while recognizing our strength comes from coordination across state lines. Our model balances independence with unity, creating a resilient network that responds to local needs while building national impact.
Our Founder
Judy Kahrl (1934-2025)
Judy Kahrl's vision for GRR! was sparked by a transformative trip to Africa in 2013, where she witnessed profound respect for community elders. She returned to Maine determined to create space for elder voices in reproductive rights.
As her perspective evolved from reproductive rights to reproductive justice, Judy took bold steps, bringing a group of white women to Sister Song's conference to learn from Black women leaders in the field. She challenged her own family legacy in reproductive health work, questioning issues of eugenics and accountability.
What began as friends gathered around her kitchen table grew into a structured organization receiving 501(c)(3) status in 2020. Before her passing in January 2025, Judy ensured GRR! would move forward with her vision of inclusive reproductive justice, intentionally led by diverse voices committed to reproductive freedom for all generations.