Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: PERIOD. Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PERIOD
Mailing Address: 2175 NW Raleigh St, #110
City: Portland
State: OR
Postal Code: 97210
Main Phone: 503-267-1188
Main Fax:
Organization Website: period.org
Employer ID Number: 47-2438066 (EIN)
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Reducing Period Poverty Nationwide
Project Description:

Period poverty, or the inability to manage menstruation effectively, is an issue that impacts millions of people nationwide. The biggest issue relating to period poverty is the inability to afford period products. Menstruators experiencing deep poverty who don’t have the means to access period products may struggle with a lack of hygiene as they create makeshift supplies, and are more likely to experience shame and discomfort while attempting to manage their menstruation. Because of the shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, and the lack of menstruators historically in leadership positions, period products are often not provided freely at schools, shelters, community centers, and other accessible locations. This can result in the use of such items as cardboard, newspaper, paper towels, toilet paper, socks, cotton balls, and paper bags. These makeshift supplies can also cause a side effect of increased risk of infection. Additionally, products in most states are taxed as luxury items and assistance programs like SNAP and WIC do not cover the purchase of period products. Not having access to products has severe implications for day-to-day activities like work and school and nearly 1 in 4 students cannot afford period products which can lead to absenteeism. PERIOD. works to provide direct service in the form of free products for those experiencing period poverty across the country. We have service partners nationwide that we partner with to offer products directly to communities. With continued funding we will be able to expand our services and offer more products to those in need, with the goal of reducing the burden of period poverty nationwide.

Total Project Budget: 40,000 without in-kind product donations

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Marie Lamfrom Foundation, Aerie, Knix, Aunt Flow, Always, Oi, and individual donors

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Nationwide
Age Group To Be Served: youth and young adults

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Dara
Contact Last Name: Wilk
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 503-267-1188
Contact Email: dara@period.org