About FWBW.
For Women By Women, Period is a nonprofit based in NYC fighting period poverty. Our mission is to provide access to menstrual products for those affected by period poverty through distribution, education, and advocacy for menstrual equity. What started off as a small project flourished into a nonprofit that has supported over 20,000 menstruators. Receiving the support of many amazing NYC based companies that have donated thousands of products this year. Along with tackling period poverty through distribution we have also started our educational initiative this year, so we can begin having conversations surrounding menstrual and reproductive health in our community.
What is Period Poverty:
The lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints. Period poverty can have far reaching consequences, affecting education, employment, and overall well-being. Making it a significant social issue that needs to be addressed.
Our Impact:
- For Women By Women, Period has distributed 381,864 products in the NYC and NJ areas since our start in 2021, in Queens, Brooklyn, & Bronx. Supporting over 20,000 menstruators
- During the 2023-2024 school year we had 3 youth programs based out of Rochester, Bronx, Queens. The amazing young women involved conducted a product drive at their schools and donated the products to those in need in their community. They also had various discussions surrounding menstruation and period poverty with our Youth Program Director.
- We hosted our first Blossom Workshop with Girl Scouts Troop based out of Queens. Discussing body positivity and what to expect with your first period.
Donate now and be part of something bigger, your generosity transforms lives. Together we can fight period poverty one cycle at a time.
Donate via check:
UPS PO BOX address
Carrington Baker (For Women By Women, Period)
72-11 Austin St Forest Hills,
NY 11375 Suite 325
How You Can Help:
Donate: Every dollar brings us one step closer to our goal. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact.
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Host a Product Drive: If you are interested in hosting a drive, contact us!
(info@forwomenbywomenperiod.org)
Spread the Word: Share our campaign on social media, with friends, and within your community. The more people who know our story, the closer we get to achieving our goals.
Volunteer: If you're passionate about ending period poverty in your community, contact Olivia Crocetto (ocrocetto@forwomenbywomenperiod.org)
Thank you to Northwell Health LIJFH, Eaton Botanicals, Hachette Book Group, Jones Day, MUFG for hosting product drives to contribute to our cause this year!
#Flowofsupport
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1st Natalie Cali $1,108.85 raised 16 donations
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2nd Merriam Abboud $696.04 raised 8 donations
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3rd Carrington Baker $576.53 raised 11 donations
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4th Izzy Wu $321.81 raised 8 donations
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5th Kyra Chen $307.95 raised 7 donations
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6th Sarra Saim $148.87 raised 4 donations
