Your help is needed. Period.
Nobody should have to pick between feeding their family and being able to afford basic hygiene products. Yet far too many people – especially those living in poverty – simply can’t afford them.
The community need is real.
Menstruation and the need for menstrual products is not a topic that many are willing to talk about. It’s personal. To some it’s a source of shame, and to many young girls in particular, it’s just embarrassing. And some are even missing school because they don’t have access to hygiene products.
For many struggling families, the issue is compounded when the need is there for both parents and kids. Add on the pressure for newcomers and refugee families, or for those who identify as trans or gender non-conforming, and it can be plain overwhelming.
So, while it’s too often a silent issue, the need is very real.
What can you do?
Take the pledge, show your love of community and gather donations. And United Way British Columbia will distribute them to frontline programs and services that support women, girls and other vulnerable people.
Help us collect menstruation products for those who need it.
And help somebody who is already struggling, live with a bit of the dignity we all deserve.
Tampon Tuesday is an easy way to help those in need live with dignity.
Start a collection drive
1. Download a Tampon Tuesday Donation Box Sign
2. Set up a collection box in your workplace, school or community location
3. Spread the word about Tampon Tuesday
Drop off your products
Individual donations of menstrual products or collections can be dropped off at our office March 6-20, 2018.
United Way British Columbia
4543 Canada Way, Burnaby
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Join us to celebrate
Join us on March 20, 2018 for our Tampon Tuesday wrap event.
To learn more about Tampon Tuesday, contact us:
event info: Tampon Tuesday wrap event
email: tampontuesday@uwbc.ca
phone: 604.294.8929 ext. 1320
This project is supported by the United Way and CLC Labour partnership.
