DoSomething Action: Power to the Period! Recently Updated

Problem: In one major city, as many as 2/3 of low-income people who menstruate struggle to afford period products like tampons and pads – some of the most needed items in homeless shelters. Worse yet, 44% of teens report stress and embarrassment due to a lack of access to period products.

Solution: Collect unopened packages of period products and donate them to local homeless shelters. You'll earn volunteer credit hours along the way!

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