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Demystify Your Menstrual Cravings – Helping Women Period
In a Pickle? How Menstrual Cravings Lead to Unconventional Snacking Your menstrual cravings actually mean something. Find out what your body needs when you’re craving a particular food before or durin
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How to Redefine Society’s View Of Periods – Helping Women Period
What Menstrual Empowerment Looks Like: Redefining Society’s Relationship with Periods For millions of people around the globe, menstruation is a taboo topic about a dirty subject. Cultural beliefs, pa
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Helping Women Period Hits Major 2023 Milestone: Delivery of 1 Million Period Products – Helping Women Period
Just six months into the year, Helping Women Period hit a major milestone — the delivery of 1 million period products to counties around Michigan. “Hitting the 1 million mark halfway into 2023 is ano
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Period Poverty Awareness Week in Lansing, Michigan – Helping Women Period
Helping Women Period Applauds Lansing Mayor Andy Schor for Designating May 22-28 as Period Poverty Awareness Week and urges the Greater Lansing community to use this newly minted awareness week as ins
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Period Supply Drive Toolkit – Helping Women Period
Click here to find our Period Supply Drive Toolkit.
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7 Drinks To Help Reduce Period Cramps – Helping Women Period
Anyone with a uterus knows that menstruation is not for the weak. Your monthly cycle often comes with fatigue, mood swings, bloating, headaches, and, of course, the infamous uterine cramps. Menstrual
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Always Partners with 50 Period Heroes Across the Country to Help #EndPeriodPoverty – Helping Women Period
This back-to-school season, Always expands their work to help #EndPeriodPoverty across the United States by partnering with 50 Period Heroes in each state to provide young people greater a
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Menstrual Product Options and Alternatives – Helping Women Period
There are a wide range of products available to meet the needs of menstruators and it can be a bit overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently used period products to help you
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Why You Should Track Your Period – Helping Women Period
(Source: Pexels) Periods are a vital part of any woman’s life, so it’s important to know when they’re happening. Not only will tracking your period help you detect any irregularities, but it
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7 Amazing Facts About Periods That Everyone Needs To Know – Helping Women Period
So you think you know everything there is to know about periods? Think again. No matter how clued up you are, there’s always something that slips through your radar, especially some of the more unusua
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4th Annual Helping Women Period Brunch – Helping Women Period
It is hard to believe our annual fundraiser is over. But, the connection, education, networking, and financial support continues to make a tremendous impact and will do so in the months to come. T
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5th Annual Breakfast!! – Helping Women Period
A HUGE thank you to the over 250 people who attended our event on March 9, 2019. A special thanks to our guest speakers and volunteers as well. Over $20,000 was raised that day and we thank each and
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2018 Impact Report – Helping Women Period
Would you like to learn more about the true scope of Helping Women Period? This story is beautifully displayed in our 2018 Impact Report. We would like to thank MoonSail North for their incredible c
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Final City of Lansing Mobile Food Pantry Distribution – Helping Women Period
Thank you to all our volunteers who supported the 12 distributions held throughout the city of Lansing this past year. In rain, snow, or sun, you showed up and distributed with a smile. Below are so
Read More →WLNS “Tell Me Something Good” – Helping Women Period
Chivon Kloepfer of WLNS met with Lysne and Amy to learn more about the need for menstrual products in the community . View Chivon’s report below.
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We love our volunteers! – Helping Women Period
On December 3, we held a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. It was a time for us to take a few moments to express our appreciation for the many roles our volunteers fill in order to make HWP run smoothly
Read More →How Can I Do This In My Area? – Helping Women Period
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” Oscar WildeWe aim to reduce menstrual stigma and increase access to the product throughout the country (and the world), not just here in mid-Michigan. O
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#GivingTuesday: 15 for 15 – Helping Women Period
Do you recall what it was like to be 15 and start your period at school (or 12 for that matter)? Raising your hand in class, walking down the hallway, and totally forgetting what you were just learn
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Winners of Caring About Women Locally Award! – Helping Women Period
Amy Stephenson and Lysne Tait, co-founders of Helping Women Period, received the “Caring About Women Locally” award at the Inspiration and Influence Awards ceremony on October 18, 2018. These awards
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Sew Much More! – Helping Women Period
Sew Much More! is a group of sewers and non-sewers that gather to construct bags that are filled with menstrual products by Helping Women Period (HWP) and distributed to those in need. The group ge
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Inaugural Menstrual Education Workshop (and Beyond) – Helping Women Period
On Friday, July 13, HWP co-director Lysne Tait and Be A Rose founder Christine Mwangi conducted a menstrual health workshop for 13 teenage participants at the Refugee Development Center in Lansing. T
Read More →August Volunteer Events – Helping Women Period
If you are interested in assisting us, see the exciting events below! August Mobile Food Pantry – we have a canopy to protect you from the sun!Saturday, August 189:00 – NoonLocation: TBDAugust Conne
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Haslett Girl Scout Troop – Be Prepared….to count lots of product! – Helping Women Period
Thank you to Haslett Girl Scout Troop #30292 for choosing HWP as their Silver Award project. We have received countless hours of service from this organization and we are so grateful. Most recently,
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MSU Student Group Donation – Helping Women Period
Thank you to the College of Natural Science, Professor Gabe Ording and the students of STOMP(Students Taking On Malaria and Poverty) for their incredible donation of pads and tampons. STOMP’s mission
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May Volunteer Opportunities – Helping Women Period
Please join us for the THREE events we have scheduled for May! Details below for each event. Email Amy at helpingwomenperiod@gmail.com with your preferences, including shifts. We will then send you
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He For She – Thank You, Mr. Michael Banks – Helping Women Period
In late March, Mr. Michael Banks implemented his own product drive on behalf of Helping Women Period, complete with educational videos and a primer on the taxation issue surrounding these products. M
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Menstrual Health Education Training – Helping Women Period
Would You Like to Add Menstrual Health Education to your Programming?“Be a Rose” partners with organizations to provide underserved women and school-age girls education on puberty, menstrual hygiene,
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Corporate Donation of Product Received – Helping Women Period
Picture This Pallet x 3Thanks to the incredible corporate program of Hospeco, Period Partner, our organization received a donation of 55 cases of product to benefit the people in our community. Peri
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Lights, Camera, Tampons – Helping Women Period
On Monday, March 5, we were honored to be invited to shoot a clip for Mom’s Every Day. Thank you to host Kat Cooper English and her crew for making us feel so welcome! View the clip here:
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Thank You Wine & Stamps Volunteers – Helping Women Period
Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with the processing of over 300 pieces of correspondence! Enjoy the photos from the event below. And, thank you Jamie Randle of Jamie Randle Photography
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Women Lawyers Association of Michigan-Mid Michigan Chapter Presentation – Helping Women Period
On Tuesday, January 23, Lysne and Amy attended a gathering of attorneys at the Women Lawyers Association (WLAM)-Mid Michigan Chapter at the Spartan Hall of Fame restaurant in East Lansing. Amy outlin
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Women’s March Michigan – Lansing – Helping Women Period
On Sunday, January 21, Helping Women Period was proud to participate in this event. Over 5,000 were in attendance, and it felt like most of them stopped by our table. Which was awesome. We distribu
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Communications/PR Volunteer – Helping Women Period
Position Summary: This volunteer opportunity will provide exposure to many aspects of integrated marketing with a primary focus on marketing strategy, social media, graphic design, and content creatio
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Meet Our Newest Board Member – Helping Women Period
Helping Women Period, Inc. is proud to announce their newest board member, Dr. Anne Hornak. Dr. Hornak is currently a Professor at Central Michigan University in the Department of Educational Leaders
Read More →Why Periods Are Political – The NPR/1A Interview – Helping Women Period
Listen to author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and other experts weigh in on the topic of “menstrual equity” and what it means to you, our economy, and our culture. Guests include: Jennifer Weiss-Wolf A lawy
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Meet Lee Reimann, Board Member – Helping Women Period
Introducing Board Member Lee ReimannLee provides exceptional legal, business and strategic guidance to Helping Women Period. Not to mention, great enthusiasm, support, and humor! But, back to busine
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Give the Gift of Giving – Helping Women Period
Are you looking for the perfect gift that really resonates with the reason for the season? Look no further than giving an “In Special Honor” donation to Helping Women Period. The pressure to add to a
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Meet Jane Laycock, Board Member – Helping Women Period
Introducing board member Jane LaycockJane is an integral part of the Helping Women Period team and we are so lucky to have her! She was one of the first people to offer to help HWP and it was her frie
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Introducing summer intern Elena Essa. – Helping Women Period
From interviewing local charities around the Lansing area to helping out at events such as the Volunteers for America Capital Area Stand Down for Veterans, intern Elena Essa was a team member for Help
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Our Charity Partners | Redeemer United Methodist Church – Helping Women Period
Have you ever wondered how Helping Women Period gets products to those who need them? Meet one of our 70 charity partners, Redeemer United Methodist Church! The relationship between Redeemer United
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Giving Tuesday and HWP – Helping Women Period
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Helping Women Period is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came toge
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Meet the Co-Director: Lysne Tait – Helping Women Period
Lysne is a key reason that Helping Women Period has come to fruition and not just another well-intentioned idea. Late on a cold January night, Lysne read a Huffington Post article about homeless wome
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School Outreach Initiative – Helping Women Period
Schools in Michigan lack something that Helping Women Period wants to address: a supply of feminine hygiene products readily available for young women.As of right now, Michigan schools are not require
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HWP Goes to Chi-Town – Helping Women Period
What has the windy city lacked in the past? A Helping Women Period affiliate chapter you say? Fear not! Because like geese during Michigan winters, HWP has flown south to Chicago.Ida Melbye is the No
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Success! August Product Drive! – Helping Women Period
The August product drive, which took place on Wednesday August 24th, was a huge success! A huge thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help us- we could not have accomplished all of this amaz
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Who Will Represent? Rep. Roberts Will. – Helping Women Period
Championing for women in Michigan, Representative Sarah Roberts (D-18) works to represent, fight for, and improve women’s lives. Sarah Roberts is an advocate. Through her work for the Michigan House
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Our Charity Partners | Haven House – Helping Women Period
Ever wonder what charities works with Helping Women Period? Ever think “Hey, who gives the products to the women who need them?” Well, you’re in luck! Meet our Charity Partners!The Haven House is fa
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Hello! – Helping Women Period
You are busy. We won’t take up much of your time, promise. But please check in with us to keep updated on all things HWP! And if writing is in your blood (see what we did there?), we would welcome y
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