In a world where challenges persist for women and female juvenile offenders, a beacon of hope emerges through the mission of the You First Community Foundation. Our dedication lies in reshaping destinies, breaking cycles, and fostering opportunities for those often marginalized in society.
Memphis, TN - May 24, 2024 - You First Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the Community Feminine Hygiene Tour in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28th. This special event aims to bring together women and girls for an informative session on menstrual hygiene, featuring casual discussions, Q&A sessions, live entertainment, inspiring speakers, and practical demonstrations.
Participants will enjoy a lively and educational experience designed to enhance understanding and clear doubts about menstrual hygiene. The event will feature special performances by the dynamic Grindhouse Ambassadors and the talented songstress Taleeah Booth. To support menstrual equity, free sanitary napkins will be distributed to all registered participants.
Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global movement that unites non-profits, governments, the private sector, and millions of individuals to increase awareness and take action towards creating a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. Despite the progress made, millions of women and girls around the world are still prevented from reaching their full potential simply because they menstruate. This event aims to change that by providing education, breaking taboos, and advocating for access to quality menstrual products and period-friendly facilities.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
For more than 13 years, we have mentored 100s of women in prison prepare to reenter society.
Brings awareness to the silent suffering to over 20,000 women and girls on menstrual health and wellness
Over 350,000 packs of sanitary napkins donated to women and girls to eradicated period poverty.
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Betina Hunt, the first Ms. Tennessee Corporate America and President of You First Community Foundation, is centerstage for the ribbon cutting on a facility designed to advocate for women and girls. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender)
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As we approach this year's Period Poverty Awareness Week, we are asking our community once again for your continued support.