We’re so thrilled to hear you’re interested in throwing a
Here’s all you have to do to host a Party at YOUR Pad!:
There are some guidelines, but there aren’t really a lot of rules.
In fact, if you don’t actually have to host anything, if that’s your jam.
OK, the actual rules are: Raise awareness of period poverty. Raise a bit of money to help support our programs. (Facts about both below.)
You can host ANY type of event you like. Here are a few ideas:
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- Backyard movie night
- Sunday Brunch
- Family Bowling Night
- 80s Dance Party
- Junk food and Wine Pairing
- Lemonade Stand
Invite your guests to your fundraiser to benefit Girls Helping Girls. Period. Please only use this guide’s links/QR codes to collect money for GHGP. Ask guests to send checks directly to us at Girls Helping Girls. Period., Attn: PAYP25, PO Box 222, South Orange, NJ 07079
Host your event, have fun, and share some photos using #GHGP #PartyatYourPad
Make sure to let us know what you are up to so we can share with our followers. Your efforts will inspire others!
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Facts About Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity
- Period Poverty is the inability to afford or access safe period products or education about menstruation.
- Menstrual Equity means that everyone has what they need to manage their periods safely, including easily accessible period management products in all bathrooms and knowledge of what is in their menstrual products.
- One in three students struggles with period poverty, while one in four adults struggles to access what they need. (Period.org/Thinx State of the Period 2023 study)
- Lack of access to safe products can lead to embarrassment, infection, and serious health complications.
- Period poverty disproportionately affects people of color, transgender and non-binary individuals, and those incarcerated or experiencing homelessness.
- Attendance at school and work is adversely affected by period poverty. Simply adding free period products in school and work bathrooms can have an enormous impact on someone’s ability to get there, stay there, and worry less about an accident.
- There is a law in NJ that requires all schools in grades 6-12 to provide period products free of charge in student bathrooms.
- Periods can come unexpectedly. Even those who do not suffer from poverty or period poverty can be embarrassed and shamed when they are not able to find the items they need to manage their periods when out in public.
