WGC's "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive

WGC's 2026 "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive

The WGC’s Break the Cycle: Period Product Drive is an ongoing effort to support women and girls in our community by highlighting period poverty through fundraising, product donations, and partnerships.
Since 2022, the WGC has supported women’s health and highlighted period poverty because it's a need that is easily and often overlooked and we believe it is time to break the cycle.
To date, the WGC has raised over $8,500, collected and donated hundreds of pounds of products, and developed partnerships across the county to support our efforts.
Through our partnerships with Bra-La-La, Columbia Association, Community Foundation of Howard County, HCPSS Community Schools, Howard Community College Food Pantry, Howard County Library System, Luminus, The Pearl, Trinity Maternal Wellness, Turnaround, Vectorworks, Voices for Children, and WKDKarate4Girls we have collected hundreds of pounds of feminine hygiene products and raised over $8,500 to purchase more.
Products and funds are distributed to our nonprofit partners Community Action Council, Columbia Community Care, and others to support their clients in need.
And, this important effort is support by the WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle.
And, our former Advisory Board member April Pardoe is donating a portion of the proceeds from her company Ruffle & Row to support this effort!
Interested in supporting us or partnering with us?
Contact WGC's "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Chair, Paula Seabright to learn more.
Connect with us on Instagram to follow our efforts and learn more about this important issue and how you can get involved!

"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 "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive Chair. "It's time to break the cycle of period poverty and we invite you to join with us."

Here's How You Can Help:

Too many people in Howard County lack consistent access to the menstrual products they need and we are working to ensure that no one misses school, work, or daily life because of their period. Please Join the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County and our Young Women’s Giving Circle as we work to help break the cycle of period poverty in our community. Here’s how you can help:

Donate Products: We're collecting pads, tampons, liners, and menstrual cups—new and unopened - to provide to our nonprofit and community partners who are supporting women and girls in our community.

Drop-Off Locations: Check here for a list of collection sites.
Drive Dates: December 19, 2026.

Donate Money: Your donation will help us provide funding to our nonprofit partners for bulk purchases for their clients.