Purpose Statement

Our vision is a community where every veteran and homeless woman and girl in the foster care system has uninterrupted access to sanitary products, ensuring their dignity and well-being.

• Period poverty, or the lack of information and education about menstruation as well as access to menstrual products, in the US affects all menstruators but especially those who are low-income, homeless, in college, imprisoned, or transgender.¹⁰⁰
• With the recent inflation problems, Bloomberg reported that prices for pads rose 8.3% and tampons prices rose 9.8% in 2021.¹⁰¹
• A study done by St. Louis University on period poverty found that 36% of those surveyed who were full-time or part-time employed had to miss one or more days of work a month because of a lack of menstrual products during their periods.¹⁰²

We envision a community that recognizes and values the menstrual health of all individuals, breaking down barriers and eliminating stigmas surrounding periods. Dignity in the Flow aims to create a sustainable impact and contribute to a future where menstruation is seen as a basic human right by fostering partnerships, engaging communities, and raising awareness. Through partnership with local partners, schools, community, and transition centers, we can build a more equitable and compassionate world for every woman and girl in need in our targeted population.