Meet Morgan George - WGC Feminine Hygiene Product Drive Student Intern

​​​This week is Period Poverty Week, and we are here to tell you that Period Poverty is real. 

Did you know that 29% of girls miss school due to lack of supplies needed, 39% cannot provide period products for themselves, and some are forced to use towels and plastic instead of proper supplies?

It's true. The reality is, half of the population menstruates.

To help alleviate Period Poverty, the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County hosts an ongoing WGC Feminine Hygiene Product Drive, where we are bringing in needed supplies for women and girls in Howard County.

​And, we have wonderful student interns who are supporting our efforts because they feel strongly that no fellow student should have to miss school, work, or daily life activities because they are unable to afford the basic necessities they require.

During Period Poverty Week we are honored to profile our student intern Morgan George who is helping to lead the charge - here's what she had to say about being a part of the Women's Giving Circle:

We are so excited you are working with the WGC this year! Tell us a little about yourself.

• Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a junior at Atholton High School. I love to be involved in various clubs and societies in my school, and I also enjoy being involved in my community as well. In my free time I like to dance, play basketball, and hangout with my friends. I am very excited to work with the WGC and participate in a great cause!

What interested you in specifically working on the WGC's Feminine Hygiene Product Drive?

• I was specifically interested in working on the WGC’s feminine hygiene product drive because I understand how important it is for people to have access to these products even when they can’t afford it, and I wanted to help.

What is the most interesting thing you've learned so far about women's philanthropy and giving to programs that benefit women and girls?

• One of the most interesting things i’ve learned about women’s philanthropy is the amount of love and support women and people in general have for each other. When a need is seen, this need is provided for.

We are so fortunate to have Morgan investing her volunteer time, energy, ideas, and wisdom as a WGC Student Intern focusing on our Feminine Hygiene Product Drive - thank you Morgan!

"The WGC has chosen to continue our focus on this important issue because it's a need that is easily and often overlooked" said Paula Seabright, WGC's Feminine Hygiene Product Drive Chair. "It's time to break the cycle of period poverty and along with our incredible student interns, we invite our community to join with us."

Learn more about getting involved in the WGC's Feminine Hygiene Product Drive here

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