WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle Feminine Product Collection Continues Through March!

The WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC) is continuing to collect feminine products to provide to women and girls in need in Howard County.  

The Feminine Product Drive started a few weeks ago and collection boxes around the county are already stuffed. And, the YWGC has already raised over $500 to purchase products as well. The Feminine Product Drive and monetary donation collection runs through March 2020.

The YWGC has chosen to focus on this because it is a need that is easily and often overlooked. 

Did you know ...

1. 29% of girls miss school due to lack of supplies needed.
2. 39% cannot provide period products for themselves.
3. Some are forced to use towels and plastic instead of proper supplies.

Collection Sites:
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• Elkridge Library
• Miller Branch Library
• Central Branch Library
• East Columbia Branch Library
• Savage Branch Library
• Glenwood Branch
• Admin Library Office
• Bra-La-La
• Howard County General Hospital
• Leadership Howard County
• Karate4Girls
• Artistic Edge Salon
• Lauren Reagle, Beautycounter Consultant
• Premier Health Express
• Multi Service Center
• BWN (Business Women's Network of Howard County) February 19 luncheon meeting
• ReEmerge LLC (March 12 event)
• Shakthi Health & Wellness (Dr. Jyothi Rao)
• JWC (Junior Women's Club) of Dunloggin, Dorsey Search and Gray Rock
• The Columbia Horse Center
• Coldwell Banker
• Loyola University Maryland
• LeadAbility
• Maple Lawn Community Center
• Old Mill Cafe

Sponsored by the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, YWGC is comprised of girls in 7th - 12th grade who share the same passion: helping women and girls in need. Members of the YWGC raise money and make grants to nonprofit organizations in Howard County whose missions support  women and girls.

“We are so proud of these young philanthropists who are committing themselves to learn more about the community and raising money to fund programs that are meaningful to them” said Barb Van Winkle, WGC Advisory Board Chair.

Please help spread the word! You can follow the Collection drive Instagram page @YWGCdrive, and spread the word to friends. We look forward to the collective impact we will make together in Howard County, and specifically in the lives of hundreds of women and girls.  

Please continue to donate feminine hygiene products today or give today - and, please help to spread the word - thank you!

Contact YWGC Co-Chairs Lee Draminski and April Force Pardoe with any questions at: youth@wgchowardcounty.org

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