Volunteers Needed: World Menstrual Hygiene Day at WAIM!
Each year, millions of women and girls are affected by period poverty as they do not have access to menstrual products, education, and care. The common mission of the MH Day movement is to create a period-friendly world in which menstruation is accepted as a normal fact of life and is no longer stigmatized.
We will gather here at WAIM to put together free period kits which we will distribute to partner social service agencies. While we work, nurse midwife, Julie Fetzer, CNM, WHNP-BC, of Community Health Services, Inc will give a brief, interactive presentation, "Your Period as a Vital Sign." (Also, there will be snacks!)
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Find Treasures and Support WAIM's Mission!
The next WAIM Flea Market is this Saturday, May 9, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. All proceeds go directly into supporting WAIM's mission to uplift and unite our community by providing caring service and resources to meet our neighbors’ needs with dignity and respect.
Windham-Willimantic NAACP Freedom Fund Luncheon
The annual Windham-Willimantic Freedom Fund Luncheon will be on Saturday, May 23, at Lakeview Restaurant in Coventry. The Luncheon is a celebration of community commitment and civil rights advocacy. This year's theme is, "Power in Unity: Where Community Fuels Change." WAIM's Executive Director, Dwayne David Paul, will serve as the guest speaker. We are pumped about this collaboration between our two organizations!
Tickets are $70. For more information, and to reserve a seat, email info@windhamctnaacp.org.
WAIM's operation is fueled by the generosity of everyday people like you. Click below to donate or email us at officevolunteer@waimct.org to learn more about our organization.