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The Mission of Dignity Grows™ is to empower our neighbors in need by providing free menstrual and basic hygiene supplies that allow them to engage in
everyday life.

There are three ways to become involved.

Join One Of Our Committees / Sponsor A Tote / Attend a Packing Party and Volunteer
For more information, contact Bonnie Newman at pdxdignitygrows@gmail.com

Donate A Tote!
A $10 donation will buy a tote filled with a month’s worth of hygiene supplies, including three packages of menstrual products.

Did you know  every month, many of our low-income neighbors struggle to afford menstrual products, often having to choose between buying food or essential hygiene supplies. This lack of access to basic hygiene needs may make menstruators feel helpless or embarrassed, cause them to miss school or work, and  put their health at risk.

Menstrual hygiene supplies are not covered by SNAP, WIC or other government programs and are rarely available at food pantries. Fortunately, Oregon passed the Menstrual Dignity Act in 2021, making period products available and free in all Oregon public schools, deeming them as necessary as toilet paper. However, these basic supplies may not be available at home. 

Attend a packing party, where we assemble the totes that go to our neighbors in need!

Sunday, November 5, 2023

MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
at: 1PM-3PM

January 14, 2024

EASTSIDE JEWISH COMMONS
1:00 - 3:00 PM

March 3, 2024

TIME/LOCATION TBD

May 19, 2024

TIME/LOCATION TBD

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How We Are Reaching Our Neighbors in Need:

Our Distribution Partners

 

These local organizations distribute Dignity Grows totes on a regular basis to the varied
communities they serve.

  • Transition Projects

    For over 50 years, Transition Projects has delivered life-saving and life-changing assistance to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents.

     

  • VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER

    The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties.

  • OUTSIDE IN

    Since 1968, Outside In has provided a safe, supportive, and inclusive place for health care, along with services to help the underserved and people experiencing homelessness achieve independence.

  • Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI)

    Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI) is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential.

  • A Safe Place

    Since 2013, A Safe Place Family Justice Center has been helping individuals and families by providing support and safety planning for anyone experiencing family violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, or abuse against older adults and people with disabilities.

  • Divine Threads

    Divine Threads is a faith-based organization, specializing in serving women weathering any circumstance by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through clothing, employment assistance, and healing community.

  • Our Just Future

    Our Just Future envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes and advantages of a thriving, supportive community. To turn that vision into a reality, we offer a range of programs for folks with low incomes, including emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, housing and economic security programs, and affordable apartment communities that we develop and operate.