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.