Purchasing Period Products

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: One of the most common questions asked is "How do I get the funds to purchase needed period products for the students at my school". My answer is DonorsChoose and maybe it can be your answer too?

Period products are an expensive necessity, and period poverty is a real issue many individuals face. This lack of access to affordable menstrual products significantly impacts their health, education, and overall well-being.

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, 53% of the student population at my high school are considered low income students. They also mandate that schools supply period products at no cost to all students...

Get all of the details HERE | Illinois Public Act 102-0340

However, along with that mandate, I did not receive an increase in my yearly budget to help cover the additional expenses for such needed items. So, I rely on the kindness of strangers who donate funds to help me help my students! They helped by donating over $1,000 to purchase period products! THANK YOU.

DonorsChoose to the rescue!

Lack of necessary menstrual health supplies such as pads, tampons can have significant implications. Not only can these implications can cause health issues such as infections but also social issues such as embarrassment and missed opportunities to attend school and/or work.

I'm so thankful that I'm able to keep a fully stocked grab-n-go table with a variety of period products for my students and I hope you can too. See the products that were donated HERE and other item ideas HERE!

Period Poverty DonorsChoose Project

CHECK OUT A VARIETY OF PERIOD PRODUCTS HERE
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start your very own project HERE!

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DonorsChoose Project SIX

FULLY FUNDED PROJECT FOR THE SCHOOL NURSE

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: Some public school nurses wonder how they'll come up with money to purchase needed items for their office. Read on for more information on expanding your school nurse budget by using DonorsChoose projects for needed office items!

To date, I've received over $3000 in funding to purchase items for my public school nurse office & I hope you can too!

You can read all about the projects I've completed HERE, then start your very own project HERE!

I found DonorsChoose to be:

Easy! The process if very user friendly. Step-by-step directions provided.
Convenient! They collect the donated money and order the items I select (usually from Amazon Business) then the items are shipped directly to my school!

I advertise my projects on my personal Facebook page and ask friends and families to share with others. I have received donations from friends, families, businesses, BOE members, and even strangers who are looking to support public schools!

PURCHASED ITEMS

With this project was almost $400 worth of items. With the donations received, I was able to purchase some wanted items and some needed items! The Shark air purifiers were needs whereas the log book & motivational canvas print were wants. We appreciate each and every item we received! The full list of items is posted below with Amazon links too! Have fun taking a look.