Simple & Necessary.
Inspire & Educate provides menstrual health products to vulnerable populations in the Bay Area and raises awareness of period poverty.
of low-income women reported lacking money to buy menstrual products at least monthly.3
Why this work matters.
Women and girls worldwide lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene resources.1
People were counted as experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County in the 2025 Point-in-Time Count; 28% were women.2
of low-income women reported being unable to afford menstrual hygiene products during the previous year.3
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Daily Participation
When menstrual products are unaffordable, people may miss or limit school, work, or social participation.3
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Health and Safety
Safe menstrual-product use matters; prolonged tampon use is associated with toxic shock syndrome risk, and FDA guidance recommends following tampon safety instructions.4
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A few good ways to help.
Donate, volunteer, host a drive, or spread the word. Every contribution helps keep supplies moving.
References
- The World Bank. Menstrual hygiene management enables women and girls to reach their full potential. 2018. worldbank.org
- Santa Clara County Continuum of Care. Point-in-Time Count Community Report. 2025. Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
- Sebert Kuhlmann A, Peters Bergquist E, Danjoint D, Wall LL. Unmet menstrual hygiene needs among low-income women. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2019;133(2):238-244. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000003060. doi.org
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely. fda.gov