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This year, 1 in 4 girls will miss school because they don’t have period supplies. Together, we can break this cycle.

How you can help

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Your donations help Sylvia's Sisters put quality period products into the hands of those who need them in the Richmond region as well as rural Uganda, ensuring that no one has to miss a day of school or work because of a lack of period supplies.

Give Money

Even $25 could help 13 menstruators this month.

Donate Supplies

Shop directly through our Amazon or RightGift wishlists.

Host a Period Supply Drive

We make it easy for you to collect supplies from your church, school, organization or community

Volunteer

Sylvia’s Sisters is an all-volunteer organization always looking for help.

Explore the issues

Girls miss school. Cultural taboos breed shame and misinformation. Learn about the impact of period poverty.

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Half of the world’s population menstruates. But two out of every five menstruators struggle to afford basic hygiene supplies.

How does this impact lives?

Latest News & Events

You’re invited: Kit Packing & Volunteer Party

Date: Jan. 15, 2023Time: 2-5 p.m.Location: UTurn, 2101 Maywill Street, Richmond , VA … [Read More...] about You’re invited: Kit Packing & Volunteer Party

Come see us at Sneed’s Holiday Market

Sylvia's Sisters will be spreading awareness about period poverty, raffling a beautiful Sneed's-made … [Read More...] about Come see us at Sneed’s Holiday Market

Introducing our new leadership team

Hello everyone, My name is Brittany Averette, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new … [Read More...] about Introducing our new leadership team

Sylvia’s Cyclones is back!

Celebrate Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 22-28, 2022) by getting active for girls in … [Read More...] about Sylvia’s Cyclones is back!

Girls who cannot safely manage their periods may miss class, fall behind in their studies, and drop out of school. Without an education, they are more likely to marry and have children at a young age.

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To date, Sylvia's Sisters is honored to have purchased or made and distributed:

VA State Outline

660,000+

Period products to menstruators in Virginia

Uganda Country Outline

8500+

Reusable pads to women and girls in Uganda

This is only possible with your generous contributions.

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We work to provide sustainable supplies to women in Uganda. In Virginia, we lobby for legislation to lower taxes and provide period supplies in school, and give basic necessities to communities in need.

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