Alli Memorials
From the Austin Chronicle:
by Abe Louise Young
It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of Allison Noelle Crews, born Aug. 26, 1982. Hip mama extraordinaire, lesbian, writer, and activist, Allison was the longtime editor and producer of www.girlmom.com. Raised in an evangelical Christian home, Allison grew up in a family active in Operation Rescue. She birthed her son Cade at age 15, refused continual pressure to give him up for adoption, and became a powerful activist. Her story 'When I Was Garbage' describes her experiences as a pregnant teen. Allison was named one of Top 30 Under 30 Activists for Choice by Choice USA in 2003. Crews wrote, 'To radically accept and defend a woman's right to choose, we must acknowledge the multiple ways that women come to make reproductive choices. By marginalizing teenage mothers, even within the feminist community, we are failing to recognize the realities of countless women and their children.' In addition to her work as an activist, Alli had essays in the anthology Breeder: Real Life Stories From the New Generation of Mothers edited by Ariel Gore, worked at BookWoman, and attended Austin Community College. She was a heroine who found her voice within struggle, and inspired countless young women across the nation. Allison died in her home in Austin on Saturday, June 11, 2005. We grieve the loss of a young, fiery mama whose pain persisted though she worked to heal others. We honor her dedicated spirit and wish her the deepest peace. Donations to support her son can be sent by Paypal to girlmom@gmail.com. The Chronicle offers its deepest condolences to Crews' friends and family, who will honor her memory in services at the Presbyterian Church of Fallbrook, Calif., on Saturday, June 18, 1pm.
From Mothering:
The closely affiliated online communities at Hip Mama and Girl-Mom lost a beloved, integral member recently. Allison Crews, a young mother, spirited activist and influential writer died unexpectedly earlier this month. As news of her death spread, websites to which she regularly contributed were temporarily crashed by traffic, as peers clamored to confirm the news and connect in their grief. Allison was widely recognized for her advocacy and unapologetic, outspoken voice. As a teen mother, she refused to accept a maligned and marginalized status, and the course of her radicalization was expressed in her print and online writings. Perhaps the broadest impact of Allison's life and efforts was realized through her role as producer at Girl-Mom. Allison is survived by a son, and by kith and kin including a family of choice, a family of origin, and countless friends, allies and peers.
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Kids welcome everywhere, of course:
Allison Crew's Funeral will be this Saturday, June 18, 1 p.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 South Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook, California. You can call the church at (760) 728-5804 for directions or with questions. Fallbrook is a small town one hour drive from San Diego or an hour and a half from Los Angeles. Dress code is whatever you're comfortable in -- Alli-style.
Additional memorials are planned in
Seattle
Saturday, June 18 - 5 p.m.
Potluck
email Sal for directions
Minneapolis
Saturday, June 25
email Rebecca for details
Austin
Sunday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.
BookWoman
918 W. 12th St.
also . . .
LETTERS FOR CADE
If Alli touched your life in any way, you are invited to write a letter for Cade (or send pictures, etc.)
From Alli's mom:
Alli's legacy is one hurt person mended at a time. A woman who says to herself "Yes, I can." Because someone not only said she could, but stood with her like Allison did. Injecting strength and hope and bravery into the sad tired heart.
A beautiful mom holding a beautiful baby..her chin up and the sun shining on her face, smiling and happy. Because she knew she had Alli on her side.
A legacy written on living hearts. That continues when love flows from the mommies she loved to the babies and the babies grow strong. And they love others.
She wanted to change the world.
Safety and enough for all and happiness.
She did her part well.
Please keep me and Cade and Glen and her sister in your best thoughts. And pray.
If people have tributes, pictures, notes, or stories about Alli for the next issue of Hip Mama, I would be honored if you would send them my way by the end of the month. Email: arielgore at earthlink.net or snail-mail P.O. Box 12525, Portland, OR 97212.
by Abe Louise Young
It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of Allison Noelle Crews, born Aug. 26, 1982. Hip mama extraordinaire, lesbian, writer, and activist, Allison was the longtime editor and producer of www.girlmom.com. Raised in an evangelical Christian home, Allison grew up in a family active in Operation Rescue. She birthed her son Cade at age 15, refused continual pressure to give him up for adoption, and became a powerful activist. Her story 'When I Was Garbage' describes her experiences as a pregnant teen. Allison was named one of Top 30 Under 30 Activists for Choice by Choice USA in 2003. Crews wrote, 'To radically accept and defend a woman's right to choose, we must acknowledge the multiple ways that women come to make reproductive choices. By marginalizing teenage mothers, even within the feminist community, we are failing to recognize the realities of countless women and their children.' In addition to her work as an activist, Alli had essays in the anthology Breeder: Real Life Stories From the New Generation of Mothers edited by Ariel Gore, worked at BookWoman, and attended Austin Community College. She was a heroine who found her voice within struggle, and inspired countless young women across the nation. Allison died in her home in Austin on Saturday, June 11, 2005. We grieve the loss of a young, fiery mama whose pain persisted though she worked to heal others. We honor her dedicated spirit and wish her the deepest peace. Donations to support her son can be sent by Paypal to girlmom@gmail.com. The Chronicle offers its deepest condolences to Crews' friends and family, who will honor her memory in services at the Presbyterian Church of Fallbrook, Calif., on Saturday, June 18, 1pm.
From Mothering:
The closely affiliated online communities at Hip Mama and Girl-Mom lost a beloved, integral member recently. Allison Crews, a young mother, spirited activist and influential writer died unexpectedly earlier this month. As news of her death spread, websites to which she regularly contributed were temporarily crashed by traffic, as peers clamored to confirm the news and connect in their grief. Allison was widely recognized for her advocacy and unapologetic, outspoken voice. As a teen mother, she refused to accept a maligned and marginalized status, and the course of her radicalization was expressed in her print and online writings. Perhaps the broadest impact of Allison's life and efforts was realized through her role as producer at Girl-Mom. Allison is survived by a son, and by kith and kin including a family of choice, a family of origin, and countless friends, allies and peers.
* * *
Kids welcome everywhere, of course:
Allison Crew's Funeral will be this Saturday, June 18, 1 p.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 South Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook, California. You can call the church at (760) 728-5804 for directions or with questions. Fallbrook is a small town one hour drive from San Diego or an hour and a half from Los Angeles. Dress code is whatever you're comfortable in -- Alli-style.
Additional memorials are planned in
Seattle
Saturday, June 18 - 5 p.m.
Potluck
email Sal for directions
Minneapolis
Saturday, June 25
email Rebecca for details
Austin
Sunday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.
BookWoman
918 W. 12th St.
also . . .
LETTERS FOR CADE
If Alli touched your life in any way, you are invited to write a letter for Cade (or send pictures, etc.)
From Alli's mom:
Alli's legacy is one hurt person mended at a time. A woman who says to herself "Yes, I can." Because someone not only said she could, but stood with her like Allison did. Injecting strength and hope and bravery into the sad tired heart.
A beautiful mom holding a beautiful baby..her chin up and the sun shining on her face, smiling and happy. Because she knew she had Alli on her side.
A legacy written on living hearts. That continues when love flows from the mommies she loved to the babies and the babies grow strong. And they love others.
She wanted to change the world.
Safety and enough for all and happiness.
She did her part well.
Please keep me and Cade and Glen and her sister in your best thoughts. And pray.
If people have tributes, pictures, notes, or stories about Alli for the next issue of Hip Mama, I would be honored if you would send them my way by the end of the month. Email: arielgore at earthlink.net or snail-mail P.O. Box 12525, Portland, OR 97212.
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