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About
Our Mission
Raising Girls addresses hygiene insecurity and period poverty by providing essential products to students and young adults in the Puget Sound area. As a trusted community resource, we partner with schools and local organizations to distribute care bags to those in need. We believe that timely and reliable access to hygiene and period supplies is vital for the health and well-being of our young people.
Our Impact
Care bags delivered annually: ~4,500
Partner schools: 102
School districts served: Auburn, Bethel, Clover Park, Federal Way, Lakewood, Olympia, Peninsula, Puyallup, Spanaway, Steilacoom, Tacoma, and University Place.
Our Commitment
At Raising Girls, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in everything we do. We believe that everyone deserves access to essential hygiene and period supplies, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We actively seek to serve and support all members of our community, including students and young adults from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. We recognize and respect the unique challenges faced by individuals of different genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
By partnering with schools and local organizations, we aim to create inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Through our distribution of care bags and collaborative efforts, we strive to foster a community where dignity and respect are central to our operations. We are dedicated to listening to and learning from the diverse voices within our community, continuously improving our services to meet their evolving needs. At Raising Girls, we are committed to promoting equity and justice in access to hygiene and period supplies, working towards a future where every individual can thrive with dignity and without barriers.
What we Provide
Each care bag contains necessary hygiene products for girls and boys.​
Care bags for girls
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Menstrual pads (2 boxes)
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Body wash
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Wash cloth
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Deodorant
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Bar soap
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Lotion
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Toothbrush
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Toothpaste
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A hand-written note
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Seasonal extras: hats, gloves, socks
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Goodies: makeup bags, trial-size products, etc.
Care bags for boys
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Body wash
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Wash cloth
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Deodorant
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Bar soap
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Lotion
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Toothbrush
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Toothpaste
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A hand-written note
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Seasonal extras: hats, gloves, socks
A personal note from our founder
It started with my mother Mary in Jamaica – she was our small town’s community organizer, letter reader, money changer, church minister, and caretaker of so many.
My mother taught me how to care about people at a very young age. I remember her putting supplies in a basket and sending me off to a neighbors’ homes to deliver everything from washrags to body lotion and even delicious meals.
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Working in our community, I hear stories about challenges and triumph, need and plenty, access and barriers, haves and have-nots throughout the South Sound.
This includes thousands of local youths who do not have access to daily care products. Raising Girls provide necessary hygiene products to boys and girls in the South Sound, while partnering with local organizations committed to serving our youth.
When you support Raising Girls, you help our local youths feel pride in who they are and understand the power they have to be unique individuals who can make a difference!​
