MY AWARD'S ISSUE
The issue of my Gold award project is to address the domestic violence situation of women and the harm that we are doing to our planet by using disposable feminine hygiene products. By working with YWCA Union County, I will be helping those women who are survivors of domestic violence. This agency provides free domestic violence services and will facilitate the dissemination of information about domestic violence and how to get help for survivors of domestic violence.
In shelters, victims often are only allowed 2 bags of personal items. Personal feminine hygiene products are essential to all women, but in many situations it is an additional monthly financial strain on limited support. In a woman's lifetime, they spend over $4000 on feminine hygiene products. In teaching survivors about reusable feminine products, they will learn how it is environmentally and financially beneficial to reuse our resources wisely. Reusable hygiene kits will also be provided for each female in the Union County domestic violence shelters. Reusable pads, body soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste will be included in these reusable kits.
NEED HELP?
Please contact YWCA Union County if you or a loved one are in need
Hotline : 908-355 - HELP (4357)
Website : www.ywcaunioncounty.org
Twitter : @ywcaunioncounty
Instagram : @ywcaunioncounty
Website : www.ywcaunioncounty.org
Twitter : @ywcaunioncounty
Instagram : @ywcaunioncounty