United Way Saskatoon & Area and our partners in Labour are celebrating a decade of work to reduce period poverty through Period Promise, a community‑driven initiative focused on reducing taboo, improving awareness, fundraising, and hosting product drives.
Over the past ten years, the initiative has grown (despite a name change!) through strong partnerships with local labour organizations and community groups, all committed to ensuring this basic necessity is accessible.
Everyone involved in Period Promise shares the basic principle that no one should be held back at work, school, or in daily life due to the cost or stigma surrounding menstruation. Shoppers Drug Mart has also been key ally and supporter, with local stores playing a significant role through Tampon Tuesday collections and more recently with “Pad It Forward” drives.
Through Period Promise, United Way and our partners in Labour encourage everyone — individuals, workplaces, schools, and community organizations — to host product drives, donate funds, and raise awareness. Your participation directly supports local agencies that distribute menstrual products across Saskatoon and surrounding communities. Recent campaigns have provided thousands of products distributed to schools, women’s shelters, and youth organizations.
Period products are a necessity, not a luxury, and community support continues to be essential in building equity and removing barriers for those experiencing period poverty. Join us as we continue this mission into its next decade.
Interested in being a part of the movement? Learn more.
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