Located in Los Angeles, Alexandria House provides safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Alexandria House receives over 1,000 calls per month and provides food, clothing, hygiene products, and referral services to women seeking emergency shelter. In February 2021, The Pad Project and This is L. provided a $4,500 grant to Alexandria House to purchase bulk menstrual supplies to support the menstrual health of its residents. With this grant, Alexandria House will be able to support 62 menstruators for one year by purchasing and distributing 29,450 total pads.

Queens Public Library transforms lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Our vision is a vibrant, informed, cohesive, and empowered society. We welcome and serve everyone, and provide free information, programs, and services that are open to all. We uphold the right to privacy and the right to seek, access, and express diverse points of view and treat our customers, staff, and diverse communities with respect and courtesy. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District is a coalition of over 70 food pantries in New York’s Capital Region, working together to do what no one of us could do alone. Our organization supports food pantries and their clients by funding, purchasing, collecting, rescuing, and delivering over 4.1 million pounds of food across our coalition annually. Our organization also operates a food access referral service that connects individuals in need of food directly to local pantries, and distributes baby formula and diapers throughout our coalition to support families in need. Together, our coalition provides more than 68,000 people with enough food for over 4.3 million meals each year. Our vision is a hunger-free Capital Region.

Since 1996, Food on Foot has distributed nutritious chicken meals, fresh produce, snacks, bottled water, donated clothing, and hygiene products to 280+ unhoused and low-income neighbors in Hollywood, CA every Sunday. Food on Foot also provides health and safety supplies including masks, hand-sanitizer, and disposable gloves. Menstrual products are one of the most requested hygiene items, but least donated. A grant from The Pad Project allows Food on Foot to hand out menstrual products on a consistent basis to the clients attending our Sunday Serving as well as members of our Jobs & Housing team.

Located in Minot, ND, Souris Valley United Way’s mission is to mobilize people, organizations, and resources in an impactful effort to advance education, financial stability, and health while addressing basic human needs. The funds they raise support their in-house programs and local organizations, serving roughly 1,800 people per year.

A key program is the Magic City Blessings Bank (MCBB), which provides weekly personal care items to community members. Clients send a quick text with up to six needed items by Thursday, and those bags are filled and ready for pickup on Monday evening. SVUW also supports local schools by delivering as many period packs as needed.

In partnership with The Pad Project, Souris Valley United Way can create 300 period packs for community members, furthering their commitment to addressing basic human needs and promoting health and well-being in the community.

Dignity Matters provides free, accessible, and reliable monthly menstrual care and underwear to homeless and low-income women and girls in Massachusetts and are often the only reliable source of menstrual care for the women we serve. Dignity Matters helps women safely manage their periods, regain confidence, and participate fully in their own lives. Dignity Matters distributes to local women and girls living in poverty through a diverse network of 175 non-profits (including homeless and domestic violence shelters, public schools, after-school programs and community colleges, and food pantries). Established in 2016, we currently serve 16,000 women and girls every month in Greater Boston, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, MetroWest, Lawrence, Lowell, Quincy, and Worcester.

The Lennon Center is a pregnancy resource center located in Dearborn Heights MI. We are dedicated to providing free pre and post partum resources such as parenting education, material assistance, resource information as well as free ultrasounds and pregnancy tests. We currently assist at least 45 to 60 women and their families. We are dedicated to supporting women and their families in their journey through motherhood and parenting.

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what. We envision a community where everyone has autonomy over their bodies and choices as a basic human right. We will welcome everyone to enter safely through our doors and leave emotionally and physically healthier. Each year, we provide health care to 20,000+ patients, educational and outreach programming to 50,000+ people, and services to 1,700+ survivors of sexual violence.

The Period Pantry Project exists to ensure that anyone in the Central Ohio area who needs menstrual products is able to access them, regardless of income, lack of transportation, or any other barrier. We work with individuals and organizations, because we know that ending period poverty is a collaborative effort.

The mission of St. Vincent’s House is to provide essential services and resources to empower families and individuals to become self-sustaining & contributing members of our community. St. Vincent's House provides integrated comprehensive care through social services, mental health services, physical health services, nutrition and emergency assistance programs.

The Jessamine County Public Library has partnered with the Jessamine County Health Department to provide Jessamine County School’s Youth Service Centers and other community partners with period prep bags through the Period Power Program. The goal of this program is to combat period poverty by providing menstruating teens in Jessamine County with free period products and menstrual education materials. Students in Jessamine County middle and high schools can pick up a period prep bag from the Youth Service Centers at their school. Each bag contains pads, tampons, and panty liners as well as a QR code that will allow students to anonymously access a google document with menstrual education and period product education resources compiled by the Jessamine County Public Library and the Jessamine County Health Department.

Harvest of Hope Pantry, in Boulder, CO, pursues a mission to provide healthy supplemental food to local families and individuals in need of food assistance within a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment. The pantry mimics a traditional grocery store and is unique in its extremely low barrier to entry, commitment to nutritious/healthy food options, and culturally sensitive approach to meeting our clients’ needs. The pantry also strives to provide toiletry items and experiences a consistent need for period products among our clients, though these products are generally only available when there is a community donation of them. Thanks to support from The Pad Project, Harvest of Hope will be to purchase period products for any pantry client in need of them, greatly expanding availability and dependability of period product stock.

"Missoula Public Library's Mission
Spark Curiosity. Make Connections. Thrive Together.

Our Vision
Missoula County is vibrant, creative, and healthy. Missoula Public Library gives compassionate, inclusive service to all and is the first place everyone goes to learn, engage, innovate, and have fun.

MPL is dedicated to making it as easy as possible to use Library services and participate in programs. MPL’s primary focus areas are in equitably serving our community and providing resources for all people. Providing free menstrual products to our library users is another way we can provide inclusive, equitable service to all."

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Hampton, NH is a parish-based, lay spiritual society devoted to serving all in need. For nearly 35 years, our 501c3 non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization has been a resource supporting the greater New Hampshire Seacoast community. Our organization operates from two community locations in Hampton, fulfilling our mission to provide outreach through the distribution of free food, clothing, hot prepared daily meals, medical equipment and emergency financial relief to those in need. For the first half of 2024, we have distributed 12,303 bags of food, 300 hot meals, 906 bags of clothing, 187 reconditioned home medical items, and helped 62 families with emergency financial assistance.

"Power Pump Girls, Inc.(PPG) is a social impact club whose mission is to to build a legacy of service by equipping leaders to transform excess into access and empathy into action. “secured.” is PPG's signature initiative to combat period poverty and the stigma associated with menstruation. This program distributes FREE period products to individuals in need and advocates for women’s health and feelings of security during their period. “secured.” provides education and awareness on issues related to menstruation, poverty and health.
This program was initiated from the belief that everyone should have easy access to essential needs like menstrual hygiene products, regardless of their circumstances. By offering period products like tampons, pads and liners at no cost to those in need, “secured.” is leveling the playing field for those who face period poverty and the stigma associated with menstruation. "

"Helping Mamas strive to narrow the gap of basic need insecurities and bring awareness to period poverty by collecting and distributing diapers, period products and other essential baby items. We are the baby supply and period supply bank of Georgia and East Tennessee. We seek to elevate the dignity and well-being of women by providing access to diapers, period products and essential baby items. We harness the power of community support so that all families can thrive."

The Policy Project is a 501c3 nonprofit, non-partisan organization that promotes policy solutions that remove barriers to opportunity for women, children, and those experiencing intergenerational poverty. Our unique approach fosters support for these policies through impassioned grassroots movements fueled by public-private partnerships, education, events, rallies, and extensive relationship-building. The Utah Period Project aims to end period poverty and increase access to period products. Key achievements include passing a law mandating free period products in all K-12 schools in Utah, making Utah the first U.S. state to provide free period products in state-owned buildings, and launching the global "Period Positive Workplace" initiative.

"Dignity Grows is the national nonprofit leader in the fight to end Period Poverty, an often overlooked public health crisis that can have debilitating effects on the individual and their household. Through a sophisticated national network of community based chapters and partners, Dignity Grows supports over 50,000 American women and girls each year with free direct product access and pathways to socioeconomic, education, and employment stability. Dignity Grows powers groundbreaking ongoing research, in partnership with top academic institutions and hosts national assemblies of powerhouse philanthropic, industry and government leaders, convening for actionable change."

The United Way of Southeast Iowa serves over 66,000 residents across 20 zip codes. Our Mission is to continually seek opportunities to unite our communities by uncovering needs, identifying resources, and deploying assistance by empowering our partner agencies.

Southern Minnesota Women's Center (Rachel's Hope) is a pregnancy and parenting resource center that ensures families in need have the resources, education, and support necessary to provide for their families and make valuable connections in the community. We support reaching the best outcomes possible in pregnancy, parenting, and life. Part of our programming is to ensure that families have their basic needs met (with items such as clothing, food, formula, diapers, car seats, and more), and we also try to ensure women have access to health and hygiene items to care for themselves, as we find that at-risk parents often forego their own needs to provide for their children first. By adopting a holistic approach, we are ensuring that each member of the family has what they need to live their healthiest, best life!

"Giving Hope & Help’s mission is to support domestic violence survivors, provide essential resources to end period poverty, empower college bound and non-traditional students and inspire cancer patients, lifting all those we serve to live their best life.

Over the past 11 years GH&H has compassionately collaborated with human services organizations, nonprofits, businesses, corporations in Kansas City to Texas to collect and distribute period products and items of dignity. We have donated over 1 million period products to date! "

Community Pathways of Steele County, Inc. is a SuperShelf and thrift store located in Owatonna, MN. Our vision is to promote a stronger and healthier community by being a trusted resource for food, clothing, and other support to residents in Southern Minnesota. Our mission is to assist individuals and families meet their basic needs by providing resources in a healthy and caring environment. Through these actions, we build hope and support self-sufficiency.

Through an international network of Affiliates, I Support the Girls (ISTG) collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folx experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity. ISTG is launching a new campaign focusing on the intersection of menstruation and mental health: You Can’t Spell MENsTruAL Health Without Mental Health.

601 for Period Equity is a community service organization based in Vicksburg, MS. Founded by two sisters, Asia and Laila Brown, they are dedicated to uplifting Black menstruators and fighting period poverty in Vicksburg and surrounding areas. In August of 2020, Asia and Laila began working as ambassadors with The Pad Project. Through this ambassador program, Asia and Laila learned about period poverty. While working with The Pad Project, Asia and Laila envisioned what is now 601 for Period Equity. After forming their own organization, Asia and Laila have distributed 50,000 pads across the state of Mississippi!

Since 2015, Arkansas Women’s Outreach (AWO) has promoted the wellbeing of menstruators experiencing homelessness in Little Rock by providing them with access to period products, underwear, wipes, and condoms. By partnering with local organizations, AWO distributes period packs to people in need. Each period pack includes 8 tampons, 8 pads, and 8 pantyliners in a zip closure, water-resistant opaque bag that can be used to carry and store other products as well. AWO distributes thousands of these period packs each year to unhoused and housing-insecure individuals.

The Thurman Perry Foundation (TPF) provides direct financial assistance, essential public health resources, and educational information to girls and women impacted by incarceration. They currently work with East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Orleans Parish Justice Center, the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, and Eden’s Place (a teen residential facility in Texas).

The Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is an organization located in Mankato, Minnesota that provides safety and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence through education, advocacy, and shelter. Each year, CADA provides services for 2,000 to 3,000 individuals, and its emergency safety shelter houses 100 to 125 women and 60 to 115 children. CADA’s shelter provides residents with hygiene items like shampoo, bodywash, toothpaste, and menstrual products. Because CADA relies on product donations, they don’t usually get a say in what type of products they receive. However, in June of 2020, The Pad Project provided a grant to CADA to purchase bulk menstrual supplies, allowing CADA the flexibility to get a variety of menstrual products to meet the unique needs of those staying in CADA’s shelter and receiving CADA’s services. CADA is using the grant to stock their shelter and seven community advocacy offices with menstrual products! So far, they’ve purchased 18 packs of pads, 10 packs of tampons, and 4 menstrual cups, and they’ve distributed menstrual products to 46 individuals.

The CSUN Women’s Research and Resource Center (WRRC) is the oldest women’s center in the Cal State system. Their goal is to enhance campus and community understanding of gender issues and concerns and to ensure that students at CSUN have their basic needs met. In Fall 2016, the WRRC launched their campus’s first Food and Toiletry Pantry, which provides necessities like menstrual products to students for free.

House of Loving Hands seeks to empower, encourage, and support women and their children. We proudly provide a safe emergency shelter alternative to women in the Contra Costa Area/Bay Area. We teach many skills to empower women to self-sufficiency and facilitate the re-acclimation of our participants to society.

Our mission is to establish a safe haven for abused women and their children, through counseling, therapy, group sessions, job training, love, and support, we work diligently to get our participants back on their feet. We work to build the self-esteem of the women we serve by celebrating their accomplishments so they can stand on their own platform of success. It is our prayer that the families we serve are healed from the inside out.

Women 4 Women Tempe is dedicated to helping homeless and low-income women in Tempe, Arizona maintain their dignity, self-respect, and health by distributing menstrual hygiene products to those in need. In 2020, Women 4 Women Tempe donated 11,247 pad bags and 5,032 tampon bags for a total of 16,279 bags of menstrual supplies. They also donated 2,180 single pads, 2,197 Depends, and 1,490 Poise. In October of 2020, The Pad Project provided a grant to Women 4 Women Tempe to help them purchase and distribute more menstrual products. The grant has allowed Women 4 Women Tempe to prepare 70 additional bags per month containing pads, tampons, liners, sanitary wipes, and hand wipes for distribution to the women they serve.

The East-West Center (EWC) promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. The Center’s Education Program houses over 300 EWC-affiliated graduate students with a goal of fostering a shared sense of community and developing the leadership skills and regional literacy needed for regional cooperation and community building among nations. EWC wants to support menstrual equity and address period poverty by providing free menstrual products to members of its graduate student community and offering educational initiatives on menstrual health and hygiene.

The mission of African Immigrants Resources Center (AIRC) is to bridge the existing gap between relocated immigrants and their host communities through education and assistance that will see both embrace one another, thus allowing immigrants to adjust and thrive in their new environment. AIRC provides a variety of supportive services for immigrants, including their Give A Girl A Pad program, which distributes free menstrual products to those in need.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is Wisconsin’s largest school district, serving over 65,000 students across 156 schools. Our diverse community reflects a rich blend of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, with nearly 50% African American and over 28% Hispanic students. MPS is committed to providing inclusive education, supporting over 12% of students who are English learners and 20.3% with special education needs. We strive to ensure that every student has access to high-quality education and resources.

Longmeadow High School is a public high school located in western Massachusetts with a population of around 900 students. With the Pad Project's "Pads for Schools" grant, its students will be provided freely with menstrual products, allowing for improved attendance and classroom engagement, decreased stress, and less financial burden.

In line with our mission, the Health Center at Auraria strives to provide equitable and inclusive medical and mental health services. This includes our commitment to ensuring that we are meeting the specific needs of Auraria’s diverse constituent base. With over 36,000 students on the Auraria campus attending Metropolitan State University (MSU), the Community College of Denver (CCD), and the University of Colorado at Denver (CU), we take a comprehensive approach to patient care, acknowledging that a person’s health needs often require wrap-around care and services outside our scope. This includes students' access to menstrual health resources, which is a basic need for all of our students and should be provided at no charge. Awarded funds will be used to make this a reality on our campus!

"West Point Public Schools, situated in the heart of West Point, Nebraska, is a vital educational institution serving over 750 students in the Northeast region of the state. With a significant portion of the student body—62%—qualifying for free or reduced price lunch, economic challenges are a daily reality for many families. These financial constraints extend beyond meals, impacting students' ability to afford essential items such as menstrual products.

Inadequate access to menstrual products can have profound effects on students' academic performance and overall well-being. The absence of these necessities often forces students to rely on the generosity of peers, teachers, staff, and administrators to meet their needs. This situation can lead to feelings of embarrassment and stigma, further exacerbating the challenges faced by those already dealing with economic hardships.

Implementing a school-wide program to provide free menstrual products in restrooms and common areas could significantly alleviate the stress and discomfort experienced by students. By taking these steps, West Point Public Schools can better support their students' health and academic success, ensuring that no student is held back due to a lack of basic necessities."

USC Lancaster's Medford Library provides information resources and services. It facilitates access to technology and spaces for the entire campus community, including USCL students, faculty, staff, and community visitors. Library services include circulating books and other information sources, library instruction, and educational programming throughout the school year. We are open year-round and are open to the public. The library provides free menstrual products in the library and all-gender restrooms around USCL's campus. With support from Pads for Schools, we plan to distribute an additional 4,500 products next year.

Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) has a 44-year track record of creating effective, culturally competent programs for marginalized children, youth, and families in Los Angeles. PLN places education at the core of its mission to break generational cycles of divestment, poverty, and inequity, operating seven early education centers, two charter schools, and two youth workforce services centers focused on high school drop-out prevention and recovery. As the only children’s mental health provider on Skid Row, PLN provides evidence-based clinical mental health services and offers in-home counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. Finally, PLN brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues like food insecurity and public health awareness. All in all, PLN serves 10,000 children, youth, and families annually.

The Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles (GALS LA) aligns closely with The Pad Project's mission to champion menstrual equity and gender equality. At GALS LA, we provide a holistic education that emphasizes both academic excellence and the well-being of our students. Our curriculum integrates social-emotional learning and health and wellness programs to address the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of our students, empowering them to succeed in all areas of life. By fostering an environment where young women can access the resources they need, including menstrual products and education, we ensure that periods do not hinder their educational or personal growth. Serving a diverse, predominantly low-income student body, GALS LA is dedicated to breaking down barriers and promoting equality, echoing the values of The Pad Project. Learn more about our transformative work at www.galsla.org.

Tekamah-Herman Schools is located in Burt County, Nebraska serving 504 students from per-kindergarten through 12th grade. THS Mission is to provide a safe environment for learners to develop academic, technological and life skills needed to be career and/or college ready.

Southwark School is a public elementary school located in South Philadelphia serving over 1,000 students each year in PreK - 8th grade. Southwark has a very diverse school community, with families who speak 15+ languages at home. Period poverty greatly impacts our school community and we are proud to be able to support our students and families with menstrual products through the support of the Pads for Schools Grant Program.

Ready Fest provides a one-stop-shop for students and families to be ready for a new school year. By bringing together community partners we want to eliminate barriers and meet the needs of all students, so they are ready to learn. The extra costs that families encounter at the beginning of a school year can result in a huge financial strain. Ready Fest is working to provide any student in Shelby County with all the things they need to get back to the classroom, at absolutely no cost to them including schools supplies to hygiene items.

In collaboration with parents, staff, therapists, and community, Children’s Odyssey strives to provide high quality, structured programming for children of varied developmental levels. Creatively designed activities reflect our responsiveness to children’s individual learning styles, needs, and interests while providing an engaging environment for all. Our emphasis on the whole child is consistent with our strong desire to assist a child in reaching his potential. We teach with the understanding that diversity, of culture, background, gender, and physical or cognitive ability is a strength to be celebrated and respected.

Founded in 2019, Shawnee Alliance for Period Supplies (SAPS) is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Shawnee Community Foundation (SCF) and operated by volunteers. Through monetary donations, supply drives conducted by local groups such as churches, Junior Service League, book clubs, etc. as well as grants from larger organizations, SAPS provides schools with supplies to distribute to students. The community they serve is majority BIPOC and 24% American Indian. As “Pads for Schools” partners, SAPS and The Pad Project aim to distribute over 25,000 period products to over 1,000 menstruators.

Milwaukee Academy is a public charter school in Milwaukee. It has a total of 700 students who identify as female and 99% are Black. Their students, many who come from economically disadvantaged homes, come into school knowing that they will be supported and equipped to have a successful day. With support from The Pad Project, Milwaukee Academy is able to provide period products to its youth. By removing the barrier to access affordable feminine products, the school is giving their parents the feeling of continual support for the development of their female child.

Located in Lyons, NE, Lyons-Decatur Northeast Public Schools serves more than 270 students, 48% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This means that students are often unable to afford menstrual products, and many report that they rely on peers, teachers, and administrators to provide these products.

Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) is a public, comprehensive community college that provides open-door access to university transfer, workforce development, and life-long learning programs for the people of Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. They seek to break the cycle of poverty, grow the middle class, Promote self-sufficiency and economic independence, and improve quality of life for all citizens. The organization serves 6,200 students annually (85% on financial aid, 64% female). Together, BCCC plans to distribute over 30,000 products to nearly 4,000 people who menstruate.

Care For All strives to eliminate period poverty in Southwest Florida Schools by providing middle-school aged children with access to menstrual products monthly. Care For All directly impacts students in the Lee County Public Middle Schools, anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 potential in need students a year. Care For All distributes pads, tampons, clean undergarments and sanitary goods to students, all while teaching menstruating students about their bodies.

Heart+Hand serves over 10,000 people each year with basic needs assistance. Our mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ while ministering to needs both physical and spiritual as we assist those who live among us.

A chapter of the national nonprofit PERIOD., Flow Forward Foundation is located in Kansas, and is dedicated to menstrual equity and mitigating period poverty for vulnerable populations in the Kansas City Metro Area. Flow Forward Foundation has donated over 13,000 period products to various KC-based organizations, gotten involved in menstrual equity advocacy at the state level, and held an educational seminar on period poverty. We look forward to increasing our impact and further working toward the mission to #endperiodpoverty. We affirm that menstrual hygiene accessibility is a human right.

Equity.Period. is a youth-led organization serving students and economically vulnerable populations in the Kansas City area. The organization was founded on recognizing and removing barriers to safe, comfortable menstruation. Equity.Period. asserts that by distributing period products to those who need them, all menstruators are better equipped to pursue and achieve educational, social, and professional goals. In addition to product distribution, a broad conversation highlighting this need helps to reduce the stigma attached to periods. As a natural part of life, it should be discussed without shame or mockery. Together, The Pad Project and Equity.Period. will work together to distribute products to hundreds of menstruators in the Kansas City area.

sacRED MOONtime is a 12-week series of sessions designed to explore the vast topic of menstruation with girls ages 8-16 and their mothers. Topics include, but are not limited to, the various "Flow Catchers" (period products) and how to find the best one, the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive cycle, our 11 body/organ systems, how food and drink contribute to the health of our menstrual cycle, meditation, yoga, and breathwork and the importance of incorporating those into one’s daily practices, healing herbal remedies, and so much more! We also learn how our bodies are interconnected with the Earth and the moon. We meet for nine virtual sessions and two in-person weekends. Our in-persons include a weekend of camping and a weekend of cooking nutritional meals that are all focused on the four menstrual phases of the menstrual cycle. Our time together focuses on demystifying the mysteries of our period and bringing the feeling of awe, honor, and sacredness for our divine femininity!

The Prideful Path Project is s committed to empowering minority communities with an emphasis on LGBTQIA+ and intersectional neurodivergent individuals, as well as TGNC youth and families, through comprehensive education and support initiatives. Our mission is to disrupt the cycle of trauma, discrimination, and systemic oppression by promoting inclusivity, informed advocacy, and fostering community connections.

Flow Forward NJ is a 501c3 charity dedicated to ending period poverty in New Jersey. Flow Forward NJ distributes menstrual products to individuals and community organizations throughout the state, run educational programs on menstruation, conduct research on menstrual health and advocate for period policy changes at the state level.

The Alaska Native Women's Resource Center is dedicated to strengthening local, tribal government's responses through community organizing efforts advocating for the safety of women and children in their communities and homes, especially against domestic and sexual abuse and violence.

We are an Indigenous-led sexual health organization that serves Native communities across the country by helping relatives access sexual healthcare, including menstrual products.

"Return to the Heart Foundation empowers and resources Indigenous Womxn bringing holistic healing to their communities and beyond. Through this work, Return to the Heart cultivates a world where Indigenous Womxn and Girls are valued, protected, and supported – and where Mother Earth thrives for future generations.

In South Dakota, we are partnering with staff in the Indian Education program in Rapid City Area Schools which systematically integrates Oceti Sakowin culture, history, and identity within the district. In Nevada, we have partnered with the Newe Wa'aipe Nanamainka Camp which is a Native Girls Culture camp created to reclaim Shoshone coming-of-age womanhood ceremonies through a holistic based approach that centers Shoshone teachings called NeweDeniwappeh.
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CSVANW works to stop violence against Native women and children by advocating for social change in our communities. The CSVANW takes ownership and responsibility for the future of Native women and children by providing support, education, and advocacy using our strengths, power and unity to create violence-free communities.

CSVANW is an award winning organization at the forefront to a dynamic approach to the tribal domestic and sexual violence fields that is demonstrating the most effective, creative and innovative ways to address and prevent the cycle of violence within tribal communities.

The approach CSVANW takes is informed by one fundamental value: work to engage tribal communities and community solutions organically through developing meaningful and authentic partnerships and relationships based on respect.

The Kwek Society works to end period poverty in Indigenous communities in the United States while celebrating individual dignity, agency, and success. Kwe’k (pronounced like "queck", rhymes with "trek") means ‘women’ in the Potawatomi language. The Kwek Society provides Indigenous students and their peers, as well as certain Indigenous communities, period care items, including its moon time bags filled with supplies. It also curates and shares widely period education materials and traditional, Indigenous teachings about periods that center menstruators. And it also works to shine a light on the inequities experienced by those it helps.