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Rep. Hernandez Kicks Off Women’s Supply Drive to Benefit Mutual Ground

Oct 1, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting feminine hygiene products to be donated to Mutual Ground, a local crisis intervention center, during the whole month of October. “The individuals...

Stuart Hosts ‘Back to School’ Women’s Supply Drive

Aug 14, 2019 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In order to prepare women and girls for the back to school season, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is collaborating with the Caseyville Public Library to collect feminine hygiene products. The drive will be held through the months of...

Greenwood Legislation to Expand Access to Feminine Hygiene Products for At-Risk Women and Girls Advances in Senate

May 14, 2019 | Greenwood

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help at-risk women and girls, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is advancing a bill that would require homeless shelters to provide feminine hygiene products free of charge. “It is troubling when vulnerable girls and women lack...

Mussman-Backed Measure Ensuring Access to Feminine Hygiene Products for Homeless Women and Youth Passes House

Apr 23, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently voted to pass legislation that would require shelters to provide free feminine hygiene products to women and girls experiencing homelessness.“Access to feminine hygiene products is a medical...