Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Dignity Donation To Homeless Women


--by greenurlifenow, posted May 24, 2017
Many women in our community are struggling financially (some are homeless) and they can not afford the costs of hygiene products like pads and tampons and must often choose between buying food or those items for their monthly period.

Donations of purses, pads, tampons and other toiletries are being collected locally (Vancouver BC) at several locations across the city, and they will be given to shelters and women's organizations who will distribute them to women in need. 

Today, I donated some new underwear and a large package of Kotex pads. I am fortunate enough to be able to afford these items, so I wanted to do my part to help women who can't afford them.

Let's help others when we can. It really does makes the world a better place.
954 Reads

Readers Comments

leoladyc728 wrote: that is something great you did.
mindyjourney wrote: those essentials are so needed! thank you.
Alisamom wrote: That's a great idea ands badly needed. Well done!
healingtree wrote: So useful. Wish they weren't on Twitter as I won't use that, but would like to learn more about them.
greenurlifenow wrote: Learn more about a USA based group that collects donations to provide pads and tampons to girls and women in need. Girls Helping Girls Period. website in previous comment.
autumnsky38 wrote: Oh that's a great idea!! I'm going to have to see what kind of shelters or other groups are near where I live so I can help this way too. Thanks for this.
cabbage wrote: That is a great idea---i will remember this during my next drop off to homeless shelter. Usually i bring soaps and toiletries but this is such a good reminder. Thank you!

Add A Comment