Planned Parenthood

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Planned Parenthood and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you take cash or credit for abortions today?’ The whole office erupted in laughter—except one woman who just stared blankly back. Turns out she was new on the job and thought he was asking if they accepted payments for any services that day. Everyone calmed down when she explained it wasn’t what he meant—and everyone had a good laugh over coffee later.

2. A curious cat wandered into Planned Parenthood one afternoon, meowing insistently outside the door. Staff inside watched in amusement as it darted between legs and scurried under chairs. Finally, a kind soul opened the door slightly, and the little feline shot through like lightning. Startled staff laughed as they heard its tiny paws racing down the hallway. Later that day, someone found the cat playing contentedly with a discarded tissue box, much to everyone’s delight.

3. A concerned neighbor once asked: ‘Why does Planned Parenthood have so many parking tickets?’ It turned out that a regular was making prank calls to the ticketing office, claiming Planned Parenthood had parked in handicapped spots without permits. When they finally caught up with him, he sheepishly admitted it was just his way of showing support for their work.

4. At night, a strange humming sound could be heard coming from inside Planned Parenthood's closed doors. Curious passersby tilted their heads, wondering if it were some new piece of equipment or just an urban legend. One night, a delivery driver pulled up outside and asked himself, ‘What’s in those boxes?’ He peeked through the window and saw rows upon rows of tiny flashing lights. Turns out, it was just the latest contraceptive gadget—an LED calendar reminding patients when to come back for their next visit. The urban legend lived on, but now everyone knew it was just PlannedParenthood’s way of being extra organized.