Flowing for Change is a 9-week period advocacy campaign working to unravel the layers of menstruation – from breaking down the stigma to exploring the depths of period poverty statistics, understanding the intricate phases of the menstrual cycle, delving into the evolution of period products, examining indigenous perspectives and the colonial impact, exploring a variety of social interactions with periods, and culminating with actionable steps for inclusive conversations. This campaign relies on community support to make this happen and will be hosting a variety of events over the coming weeks to raise money, as well as host a few fundrasiers - more information on these to come soon!
I am so thankful to be partnered with two amazing small businesses that provide an eco-friendly solution to period care, giving people products that are both good for them and the earth! Through this partnership, every $5 will purchase enough products for someone's monthly cycle! As a result of my campaigns over the last two years, 23,000 products, 100 pairs of underwear, and 24,000 packages of wipes have been donated to shelters across the city making barrier-free access to menstrual care a reality for thousands of people. This year, donations will made to Evergreen A United Neighbourhood, Dennis Franklin Highschool, and other food banks and community spaces across the city. Visit my website, flowingforchange.ca, to donate, purchase tickets to events, support the fundraisers, and for daily informational content about periods Monday through Friday until March 28, 2024! Thank you, for supporting my passion project and helping me make systemic changes within our city <3
Flowing for Change 2024 - Thank You!
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If you had told 18-year-old me that the little fundraiser event she organized would turn into a campaign that has systematically altered the way underserved communities access period care and education, she definitely would not have believed you. This year my campaign donated 27,100 biodegradable and eco friendly period products ( leaving almost no carbon footprint!) between Evergreen, Lakehead University's Food Resource Center, P.A.C.E, Roots Community Food Center, and Dennis Franklin High School. A huge thank you to Brayden, Jessie, Cass, Kloey, Parvinder, Josia, Katie, Andrew, and every single person who interacted with this campaign on any level. Over the last three years these campaigns have donated 52,000 period products to 10 community spaces throughout the city; majorly surpassing my original goal of 100 products. Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign along the way, and allowed me to take over your feeds. I couldn’t have done it without you! If you or anyone you know is in need of period products please visit any of the places listed above, Beendigen, or The Shelter House and allow yourself to bleed with dignity.
Partnership and Fundraiser!
McLeod Makes x Flowing for Change
I am so excited to announce another partnership and fundraiser with McLeod Makes, an Indigenous owned company that makes gorgeous beaded earrings, ran by Kaitlynn McLeod! Kaitlynn and I have known each other since the seventh grade, and it is so exciting to be able to partner our initiatives almost a decade later! Designs are available now until March 28, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to my Flowing for Change Campaign, and 50% will support Kaitlynn's Art. Follow @McLeodMakes on Instagram to purchase a pair of the Flowing for Change collection, and to find all of her other gorgeous work outside of the limited edition earrings <3 Stay tuned here, and on our Instagram's for the release this Wednesday, Februrary 14th!
Our Partners and Supporters
