WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Up & Drop Off - Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who showed up this frosty morning to support the Women's Giving Circle/Young Women's Giving Circle's "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Up & Drop Off!

Our amazing YWGC interns were out in full force collecting and organizing products from the many donors and volunteers who joined us to support women and girls in Howard County. As Incoming Chair Candace Dodson-Reed said, "it may be cold, but you could feel the warmth!"

The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County (WGC) hosts our Young Women’s Giving Circle (YWGC) for high school aged young women to learn about philanthropy, leadership, community, and specific issues like women’s health and period poverty. 

"Since its launch, the Women’s Giving Circle’s Break the Cycle Period Product Drive has addressed a critical and often overlooked need - access to menstrual products for women and girls experiencing poverty" said WGC's YWGC and Break the Cycle Chair Paula Seabright. "This initiative not only provides essential supplies but also breaks down stigma, builds awareness, and strengthens collective action around menstrual equity in our community."

Through this effort, WGC has raised over $10,000 to provide directly to nonprofit partners that support women and girls with period products - ensuring they can purchase what is most needed through their suppliers at lower costs. In addition, we have collected hundreds of pounds of donated products that are distributed to schools, shelters, and community agencies across Howard County.

Today's WGC/YWGC "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Up & Drop Off brought in 100+ pounds of products and several hundred dollars to purchase products to provide to our nonprofit partners in the county who serve women and girls. Special thank you to Daria J. Willis and Howard Community College for giving us space to collect products for our drive. 

Thank you to everyone who supported today's drive - including our YWGC interns, WGC leaders, donors, volunteers, and our many elected officials, candidates, and a cute puppy or two who stopped by to show their support, and even to dance a little in the cold - we appreciate you all!

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