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Title: Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty: Dignity Grows Leads National Effort to Empower Women and Girls

United States, 28th Jan 2025 - Dignity Grows is combating the widespread yet overlooked crisis of Period Poverty, affecting 35.8% of U.S. women and girls. Through initiatives like “Hope in a Backpack” and pioneering research, the nonprofit is addressing the health, educational, and economic impacts of menstrual inequity, culminating in the 2025 National Summit to drive nationwide solutions.In 2023, an overlooked crisis gripped the lives of millions of women and girls in the United States. While 11.1% of Americans lived in poverty according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a staggering 35.8% of women and girls faced the harsh realities of “Period Poverty,” the inability to afford essential menstrual hygiene products. This silent crisis threatens health, education, and economic stability on a national scale.Period Poverty transcends traditional definitions of poverty, disproportionately affecting women with stable incomes and higher education levels. It triggers long-term health issues, disrupts employment opportunities, and perpetuates socio-economic instability.Addressing this critical issue, Hartford-based nonprofit Dignity Grows is leading a transformative effort to provide essential hygiene products to those in need. Through its vast network of volunteers across 27 states, the organization delivers free period products to over 50,000 women annually, partnering with hundreds of social service agencies to ensure access where it is most needed.“Period Poverty alters the ecosystem of socio-economic and personal stability for millions of women in unexpected ways.” said, Jennifer Tolman the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dignity Grows. “This crisis transcends our typical understanding of ‘poverty;’ nearly 40% of impacted women earn over $50,000 per year and 38% have a...

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