About

Why we do it

The Period Collective is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Chicago that is dedicated to promoting menstrual equity by ensuring that all individuals have access to menstrual products. We believe that menstrual equity is a basic human right, and we are committed to doing everything in our power to make it a reality.

Since our inception, we have distributed over two million menstrual products to social service organizations such as schools, food banks, and shelters. These organizations then distribute the menstrual products to people in need, providing them with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has access to menstrual products, regardless of their income or living situation.

As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity and dedication of our volunteers to make our work possible. By supporting The Period Collective through a donation or by volunteering your time, you can be a part of our mission to make menstrual equity a reality for all. We are proud to be a by Chicago, for Chicago organization and believe that together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

How we work

ONE

We get period products from donors (regular people like you!) and purchase supplies in bulk with monetary donations.

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TWO

Volunteers create period kits so the supplies can be distributed with dignity in mind.

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THREE

The supplies get distributed by local community centers to people in need.

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Who we help

A Safe Haven Foundation
A Safe Place
Advocate Trauma Recovery Center
Antioch Traveling Closet
Belmont Cragin Mutual Aid
Cara Chicago
CASA Lake County
Chi-Care
Chicago Lights
Coalition for Spirtiual and Public Leadership
CYN Grayslake
Deborah's Place
Dress for Success
Girls in the Game
Healthcare Alternative System: BASTA Domestic Violence Program
Heartland Alliance
Home of the Sparrow
Hope Collective
Inner Voice
Irving Park Community Food Pantry
Joanie's Closet
La Casa Norte
Lake County Haven
Maristella
Moraine Township Food Pantry
New Life Centers
Nicasa
North Lawndale Employment Network
Pacific Garden Mission
PEP Chicago
Phalanx Family Services
Pioneer Center for Human Services
Roseland Community Good News Daycare
SGA Youth and Family Services
Southside Center of Hope
St. Coletta's
The Bloc Chicago
The Harbour
The Healing Circle
Thresholds
Urban Alliance
Virtue and Voilure
Well of Mercy
Women's Residential Services
Youth Guidance: Working on Womanhood Program
Youth Job Center
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

We rely on donations and help from people like you.

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