a community-powered organisation who believes that no young person should have to miss school, college/training because they have their period.-period poverty-
Lots of chat re: a certain post on #PeriodPoverty
New Govt scheme in fact goes beyond tackling affordability issues - it’s a scheme to provide free period products in school for *anyone* who needs them (eg if caught short)
But in case a reminder is needed that poverty exists ⬇️
Pastoral school leaders.
All eligible institutions can now place orders for FREE period products through a scheme run for the DfE.
YOU MUST sign up to receive!
#PeriodPoverty
💙DONATIONS NEEDED💙
We need donations of roll on deodorant to complete the boxes for the three remaining Start Well Centres in Golborne, Tyldesley and Mosley Common and to continue to keep the Atherton and Leigh boxes... https://t.co/Fw34EY1QDx
@12darloscouts@darlingtonscout Thank you I'm offering boxes to groups for them to use We have lots of donations and are closing the project at the end of December when the government starts supplying schools
As we head into the festive season, it’s important to think about those who are not able to afford Christmas presents this year.
That’s why for this week’s #FridayFeature we’re going to be telling you all about the #ChristmasShoebox appeal🎁❤️🌟
Stay tuned to find out more…
This last year has flown by. I have 4 packed community red boxes available for girls/ young women's use ( Guides Scouts Service Cadets Youth Groups) Do you know a leader who'd like one - DM me up to mid December & I'll deliver #darlingtongirls#communitykindness#darlingtoncares
Today, with backing from @darlingtonbc, we began to offer young people taking part in our work the chance to take part in a accredited awards program which recognises #YouthVoice and young people’s contribution to our community and our society.
Do you know any organisations supporting girls and young women up to 25 that would benefit from receiving a free red box of sanitary products. The Darlington & Durham Red Box Projects have boxes available due to community generosity Message me before projects close at Christmas
On 15/10 Darlington & Durham Projects received a donation of a mountain of products from the branches of Durham WI Thank you ladies for your generosity #everygirlmatters#communitykindness#redboxproject
Update The government scheme for schools and colleges is supported by all political parties and is on track for January 2020 For this reason all project donation points will Close end of October as stocks are sufficient to top up til then