What It Means to Show Up: YWGC's Reflections on our Period Product Drive

​By Rayna Hasan

Thank you to everyone who came out in the early morning to support the Women's Giving Circle/Young Women's Giving Circle's "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Up & Drop off!!

Sporting our cowbells and handclappers in pink, YWGC interns collected period products from our schools, donors and the many volunteers who dropped by to lend their support to Howard County's women and girls! We were so grateful to receive visits from multiple delegates, including Del. Natalie Ziegler, Del. Pam Guzzone and Del. Jessica Feldmark!

As part of the Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC), we are guided by the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County (WGC) in learning about and combating period poverty and women's health. Along the way, we have learned about the impact of collective action, philanthropy, and community and how to leverage them in order to make change. The "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Up & Drop Off is a prime example of this, with the donations going to HCPSS community schools. 

HCPSS community schools often have to rely on teachers, nurses, or other outside sources for access to period products. The many products donated through WGC's drive will support menstrual health for Howard County students and households alike. 

If you are interested in supporting our drive, you can donate directly to our Amazon Wish List - thank you!

Thank you to all those who supported WGC's drive, including our YWGC interns, WGC leaders, donors, volunteers, and our many elected officials, candidates, and moms who came out to contribute to the cause! We appreciate all of you!

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