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Sent right to your email inbox on a quarterly basis, the United. Here. newsletter will be jam-packed with updates on United Way BC’s programs and services that strengthen vital connections across the province. Read regional stories of impact, learn about opportunities to get involved in your local community, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time!  

Trivia: How many people who menstruate are forced to choose other essentials over period products? 

1 in 4 people

Rising costs mean menstrual products can reach $80 to $100 per month, forcing many households to make difficult trade-offs. Frontline organizations like food banks, schools, shelters, youth centres and health clinics report students missing school, turning to unsafe alternatives, or going without essentials because they can’t afford period products. Learn more.

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