Hello✨🫶! I proudly volunteer with For Women, By Women, Period because I’m passionate about ending period poverty. Since moving to Brooklyn and discovering this incredible group of volunteers, I’ve cherished the opportunity to give back and hope you can too this GivingTuesday. Together, we can make a difference—help end period poverty by donating today! 

- Merriam 🌼

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. We have received 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? 

Period poverty refers to the inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and education which often disproportionately affects marginalized communities due to economic, social, and cultural barriers. In the United States, period poverty is a pressing issue, particularly among low-income individuals and marginalized groups such as people of color, women, transgender and non-binary individuals.

Our Impact: 

For Women By Women, Period has distributed 381,864 products in the NYC and NJ areas since our start in 2021.

• 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. We discussed body positivity and what to expect with your first period. 

Your Impact:

Flow with support this Giving Tuesday to help us continue to fight period poverty. When you donate, you're not just giving money- you're giving hope, opportunity and a brighter future. Every contribution, np matter the size, help us with distribution to those experiencing period poverty and education about menstrual and reproductive health.  

We can’t do this important work without YOU. Your support empowers us to create real change, and together, we can achieve so much more.

Donate now and be part of something bigger, your generosity transforms lives. Together we can fight period poverty one cycle at a time.

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. 

• Host a Product Drive: If you are interested in hosting 
  a drive, contact us! Reach out to
  Trini Duran (triniduran@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, Hachette Book Group, Jones Day, MUFG for hosting product drives to contribute to our cause this year! 

#Flowwithsupport