Girls Matter Period™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowering girls and women by providing valuable education and washable/reusable feminine hygiene supplies.
Girls Matter Personal Packs enable girls to stay in school and enjoy the dignity they deserve.
VDO Quilters will be supporting Girls Matter Period with a series of workshops on Saturday mornings January through March, 2026.
Workshop dates are:
- January 17 – This meeting will be mostly informational by Paula Blessman, the Director. Paula will bring a bolt of flannel for volunteers to take home to wash and iron the yardage. During following meetings stations for the different components will be set up.
- January 24
- February 7
- February 21
- March 7
- March 21
Workshops begin at 9:30am.
Anyone interested in participating is welcome. No sewing skills required as there are a variety of tasks to be performed.