Period poverty: why it should be everybody’s business
February 22, 2022
Poverty is defined as not having enough money to meet basic needs food water clothing and shelter.1 According to the
About us
What we are doing
About us
What we are doing
We are a localized foundation dedicated to directly supplying unhoused youth and marginalized individuals with the essential cycle care they need. Through our Dignity Kits, educational outreach, and systemic advocacy, we are dismantling period poverty and ensuring systemic dignity for our most vulnerable neighbors.
facts
We are mobilizing to provide products for
40%
marginalized individuals across the country
2 in 5 struggle to purchase period products.
1 in 4 teens miss school due to lack of supplies.
16.9 Million women in the US live in poverty.
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Dignity
- 7 Years
Help us fund a student’s period care for an entire year. Access to sustainable products ensures they never have to choose between their education and their dignity.
Access
- 12 Years
Hello, my name is Maya, I am 12 years old, and having access to period care means I never have to miss a day of school.<\/p>
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- $60/Year
Help us build a foundation of sustainable menstrual products and critical cycle education for students in need.
“The heart of what we do is ensuring every individual has access to sustainable cycle care, because bodily autonomy changes everything.”
Local Partner 
We are part of a new generation fighting against period poverty, menstrual shame, and unequal access to vital health resources.
Community Volunteer 
We are focused on supporting community health, empowering youth to attend school without the burden of cycle shame.
James Williams 
