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United Way of Northern BC makes Period Promise

United Way of Northern BC offers those women in need in the community a Period Promise. This is a campaign for those women who are vulnerable or living in poverty to get the hygiene products they need.
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Period Promise campaign
The United Way of Northern BC is making a Period Promise to those who need help getting the products they need.Poster provided by the United Way

The United Way of Northern BC is offering those women in need in the community a Period Promise.

This is a campaign for those people who are vulnerable or living in poverty to get the hygiene products they need.

Communities that can access the program include Prince George, Dawson Creek, Terrace, Fort St. James and Quesnel.

The campaign runs until June 30 to collect products and raise funds for those who find it a challenge to purchase the menstrual products they need.

“No one makes a choice to menstruate, so no one should have to make a choice as to whether or not they can afford to manage it,” executive director Trista Spencer said. “It’s heartbreaking to know that so many go without the necessary products simply due to affordability or accessibility, especially when this is a natural bodily function. It’s time to remove this barrier, normalize the conversation about menstruation, and make period poverty a thing of the past.”

The local United Way is asking anyone who can to make a financial contribution to the cause, donating products for those menstruating at one of the product collection sites or organizing their own campaign.

For more information visit the website, call 250-561-1040 or send an email.

United Way’s Period Promise has been made possible by province-wide sponsorship from Pacific Blue Cross and Northern BC region sponsorship from Local 1611 – LiUNA.