There will be blood: Period Poverty on College Campuses
Location
Virtual
Faculty Mentors
Ms. Christy Mroczek
Course Name
Writing for Nonprofit
Session Type
Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
14-4-2020 2:30 PM
Description
In a recent study, it was found that 46% of Independent college students live at or below the poverty line. 29% of them have had to miss school or work because of their lack of access to period products. Launched in August of 2019 after securing a national partner, The Homeless Period Project, and the support of the Dean of Students, I created the Period Pantry to serve students who need menstrual products. To kick off, we hosted a “Packing Party” inviting student volunteers to assist in packing pick-up bags. We now serve 12 clients directly, and we provide emergency baskets in 6 bathrooms across campus. Through coursework in Writing for Nonprofits, I have explored more options for cultivating awareness and community building through creating marketing communication. Spearheading this initiative has shown me the true scope of poverty but also the abundance of human kindness.
There will be blood: Period Poverty on College Campuses
Virtual
In a recent study, it was found that 46% of Independent college students live at or below the poverty line. 29% of them have had to miss school or work because of their lack of access to period products. Launched in August of 2019 after securing a national partner, The Homeless Period Project, and the support of the Dean of Students, I created the Period Pantry to serve students who need menstrual products. To kick off, we hosted a “Packing Party” inviting student volunteers to assist in packing pick-up bags. We now serve 12 clients directly, and we provide emergency baskets in 6 bathrooms across campus. Through coursework in Writing for Nonprofits, I have explored more options for cultivating awareness and community building through creating marketing communication. Spearheading this initiative has shown me the true scope of poverty but also the abundance of human kindness.
