Help In Handbags

Leeds-based project supporting homeless women; bags packed with toiletries, sanitary products etc. Donations appreciated!

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Want to help tackle #periodpoverty in #Leeds this winter? We are a new campaign doing just that, and are always very grateful for donations.

Please check out our @amazonwishlist and donate if you can! https://t.co/GNMejPjdjk

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If you are interested, please fill in the Google form below. If you would like more information then please send us a message.

Many thanks and stay safe (2/2).

https://t.co/gy7hnKroyc

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Evening,

We are looking to recruit co-ordinators to help us distribute sanitary products to some of Homed Society's partner hostels (1/2).

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There will be an additional donation point on the Wednesday 2nd December, again at 10-4 pm in the dance studio opposite the Co-op in Leeds University Union.

Don't forget: our virtual pub quiz is this evening, starting at 7 pm. Get tickets here: https://t.co/Wd3lcSYzXu
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As well as donations of sanitary products and toiletries, tomorrow's drop-off point is open for donations of empty shoeboxes, wrapping paper, goodies to fill the shoeboxes with and already-filled Christmas boxes for the annual HOMED Christmas box appeal (1/2)

[HOMED @HOMED_Leeds]

We are launching our annual Christmas box appeal this week! We are taking donations of Christmas boxes and individual items at the Scarlet (dance) Studio opposite the Co-op inside LUU, this Wednesday 25th November between 10am-4pm. For more details, check our Facebook page!

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If you haven't any plans for Tuesday night...

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A reminder that our virtual pub quiz is taking place this Tuesday 24th November at 7pm! Team and solo entries welcome, all we ask for is a £2 donation to help those living on the streets this Winter. Don’t miss out - we have ACE prizes for the best teams! https://t.co/2A6H8PtZ7Q

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Great news! We will be in the DANCE STUDIO of the union again tomorrow and the 25th Nov 10am-4pm! Thanks so much to everyone who donated - please please keep donating!

Here’s a reminder of some of the items we are looking for:

Sanitary towels
Tampons
Panty liners
Soap

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Update!!! We are in the DANCE STUDIO instead, both today and tomorrow. Sorry for any confusion - hope to see you there !

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This coming week, HOMED have a manned donation point in Leeds University Union in Room 6 on the second floor on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th from 11-2 o’clock.

Donations of sanitary products and toiletries would be highly appreciated! Hope to see you there!
#periodpoverty

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Although the pandemic has meant a slow start, we have begun to distribute bags of sanitary products on Homed’s sandwich runs. Please keep donating #periodproducts to food banks and charities! Covid doesn’t mean that #periods stop!
#periodpoverty #freeperiods
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Since HiH's founders have moved outside of Leeds, the running of the project has been passed on to the University of Leeds Homed society's HiH coordinators, Olivia and Nadia. We are very grateful to the HiH team for trusting us with this and hope to continue their wonderful work!

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Hope everyone's well - just wanted to update you all on what's been going on in the past month or so! (1/3)

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@HeyGirlsUK Wow, can’t wait to get our hands on some of these for the people we support 💜 buy one donate one from @HeyGirlsUK is an amazing lifeline for @freedom_4_girls 💜

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Thank you to all who’ve continued donating so we can ensure the most vulnerable are supported. We couldn’t ensure our deliveries were still going without your support #freedom4girls #freeperiods #menstrualequity #supportthoseinneed 💜

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Yesterday’s deliveries in full swing We won’t be defeated by Covid-19 If you’re in Leeds & need support just hola: [email protected]
Also delivering to schools when they’re shut & whilst the government scheme isn’t in full swing #donations #freeperiods #keepgoing #wegotyou

[Freedom4Girls @freedom_4_girls]

2/2 Locations of collection points attached. Physical distancing combined with social support will be in place 💜 #keepcalmandcarryon #heretosupport @PAFRAS_Leeds @Touchstone_Spt @BasisYorkshire @leeds_women @LeedsWomensAid @joannaproject1 @foodaidnetwork @LeedsRF 💜 #freeperiods

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🗣 For our #Leeds people and those we support... we have central collection points on Monday 23 March in central Leeds. If these don’t work- for agencies & community groups, email us at [email protected] so we can try to support you during this time 💜

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Thanks to @freedom_4_girls for distributing some of our supplies to much needed places!
Please everyone keep donating #periodproducts to food banks and charities!
#periods don't stop just because of… https://t.co/PABInWx8Nr

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Thanks @freedom_4_girls for distributing some of our supplies to much needed places!
Please please keep donating #periodproducts to food banks and charities! #periods don't stop just because of… https://t.co/WYDOLCt5Fo

[Tina Leslie MBE @tinytinatea]

Busy week @freedom_4_girls are delivering n picking up #periodproducts #periods don’t stop for #COVID19 we will deliver to those who are struggling today was @Touchstone_SC @PAFRAS_Leeds thanks @Tesco @Help_inHandbags @hollyyoucanrun @HannahPopsy @newsgirlTracyG

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In these tricky times remember there are those without even basic supplies, consider donating period products to food banks whilst stocking up! Stay safe all xx