Hello! We are a group of female high school students in the DC area. This year, we formed the Committee for Period Poverty Advocacy at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. This February, for the third year in a row, we are conducting a period product drive to collect products for unhoused women in DC.

Period poverty is defined as the lack of access to menstrual products like pads and tampons. This is a significant issue that affects low-income and unhoused women in DC. As young women, we know the critical value of these products. We are extremely passionate about ending period poverty and destigmatizing menstrual health in general.

Last year, we were able to deliver more than 100 boxes of pads and tampons. This year, we hope to raise $1,000 as part of our 2024 Annual Period Product Drive. These funds will go toward our overall goal of collecting 150 unopened boxes of pads and tampons by the end of February.

All monetary donations will be used to purchase items from Mary's Center's Feminine Hygiene Wishlist. If you would prefer to provide items yourself as part of this effort, please bring them to St. Columba’s Episcopal Church on Albemarle Street on February 18th or 25th between 9-12am. If you can’t make it to any of those dates, please message us to arrange pickup of your items (we’re happy to accommodate!). All donatable items collected will be delivered directly to Mary's Center on March 7th, 2024. Please help us move toward ending period poverty and donate to our campaign. Please share this campaign if you can't donate, anything is appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!