Empowering Women: Our Volunteer Night at Graphic Creations for Period Poverty Awareness Week
On a recent volunteer night, we gathered to decorate period bags for Helping Mamas Knoxville, contributing to the fight against period poverty during Period Poverty Awareness Week.
The Importance of Period Poverty Awareness Week
Period Poverty Awareness Week is a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and hygiene facilities for countless women and girls. This issue affects millions globally, often leading to missed school days, work absences, and significant health risks. By highlighting this often-overlooked aspect of poverty, the week aims to inspire action and support for those in need.
Our Commitment to the Cause
At Graphic Creations, we are committed to giving back to our community. Partnering with Helping Mamas Knoxville, an organization devoted to providing essential items to mothers and children in need, felt like a perfect match. Our goal for this event was to create beautifully decorated period bags that would not only provide necessary menstrual products but also uplift the spirits of those receiving them.
A Night of Creativity and Compassion
The volunteer night was filled with creativity, compassion, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Employees from all departments came together, armed with art supplies, to decorate the period bags. Each bag was transformed into a unique piece of art, reflecting the care and thoughtfulness of its creator.
Bright colors, encouraging messages, and artistic designs turned plain bags into symbols of hope and support. As we worked, conversations flowed about the importance of the cause, fostering a deeper understanding and empathy for those affected by period poverty.
Helping Mamas Knoxville ensures that these period bags reach those who need them the most, making a tangible difference in their lives. By providing access to menstrual products, they help prevent the interruption of daily activities, allowing women and girls to lead healthier, more confident lives.




Join the Movement
Feeling inspired by our initiative? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Volunteer: Find local organizations like Helping Mamas and offer your time.
- Donate: Contribute menstrual products or financial support to groups fighting period poverty.
- Educate: Raise awareness in your community about the importance of menstrual equity.
- Advocate: Support policies that provide better access to menstrual products and education.
Together, we can make period poverty a thing of the past, ensuring that all women and girls have the opportunity to thrive. Let’s follow the example set by Graphic Creations and continue to champion this vital cause.