Leading the fight against Period Poverty through direct product support, vibrant partnerships, and data-driven social policy change.
Over 35% of Americans cannot afford monthly menstrual hygiene necessities, resulting in chronic absenteeism, job loss and health issues.
Our Signature Programs
Dignity Grows is the national nonprofit leader in the fight against Period Poverty, a debilitating, often overlooked form of health inequity.
Hope In A Bag
Through a sophisticated national network of professionals, volunteers, and supporters, Dignity Grows ensures hygiene support for tens of thousands of women and girls each year.
Hope In A Backpack
Hope in a Backpack is a large-scale direct product support program of Dignity Grows that strengthens communities from within by enabling women and girls to attend school, maintain employment, and achieve their goals free from the disruptive and often debilitating effects of Period Poverty.
National Research Initiative on Period Poverty
Dignity Grows leads the nation in multi-tiered research and development for advancements addressing the lived experience of Period Poverty.
National Summit on Period Poverty
The National Summit on Period Poverty brings together an honor roll of changemakers, powerhouse leaders and women’s empowerment champions for 2 days of unprecedented access to the latest findings and research on a health crisis that impacts one in three American women and girls.
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