The most recent Always® Confidence & Puberty Survey noted that nearly 1 in 5 girls in the U.S. have either left school early or missed school entirely due to a lack of access to period products. When girls miss school, they miss opportunities. Additionally, research indicates that lack of period products is not only a problem for girls, but also women in many communities across the U.S. Through Love, Period. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, we have decided to help women and girls by providing them with period products, something that is not covered by EBT or food stamps.

• Click here to listen to an interview from some of our Love, Period. founders.

• Love, Period. is also in the news. Click here to access the article.

• Click here to listen to Jesus & Justa, a menstruation-themed sermon given by Courtney Crittenden.

We would like to thank our community sponsors, without whom our work would not be possible: Advocates in Ministry, A Step Ahead Chattanooga (ASAC), Aunt Flow, Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, and Period.org. Click the Our community partners link above to learn more about our sponsors.

We need your help!

It is estimated that the average woman uses either 15 pads/tampons and 5 liners for each monthly cycle. In 2022, we distributed over 101,000 products and we’re growing. In 2023, we distributed 113,420 individual period products! We cannot do this without you. While we are supported by many wonderful community partners, we still need your help. Please consider a tax-deductible donation so we can continue to meet the needs of menstruators throughout our community.

Here are all the ways you can get involved with Love, Period. (Click each header to instantly navigate there.)

Donate

Love, Period. can accept monetary donations or product donations as small cosmetic bags (i.e., “give-away promo bags” that you might get with a make-up purchase) or regular period products (i.e., pads, liners, tampons). Click the Donate & volunteer link above to learn more.

Volunteer

We are a community group of dedicated people working to distribute period product to those in need and to de-stigmatize periods and the period products women need. We have many committee membership opportunities open. Though we are anchored in the ministries of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, volunteers from the greater Athens, Tennessee community at large are welcome. Click the Donate & volunteer link above to get started.

Buy love, period gear

We have Love, Period. gear available for purchase - they may great presents! All proceeds are dedicated to the work of Love, Period. Click the Donate & volunteer link above to check out our gear. Also, we have a limited t-shirt sale in progress. Check our Events space for more details!

Participate

Love, Period. sponsors various events throughout the year, as well as a semi-annual book club. Check our events page for more details including 2024’s Mocktails!

Subscribe

Join our mailing list and get regular updates about Love, Period. by clicking on the Subscribe link above.