A statement from our founder on ISTG's response to the shutdown. The need isn't coming, it's already here. #GovernmentShutdown #SNAP
About us
I Support the Girls collects and distributes donations of new and gently used bras, and individually sealed tampons and maxi pads to women and girls nationally and internationally. Whether they be homeless, refugees, in transitional housing, or fleeing domestic violence, women and girls should never have to compromise on dignity. Women and girls who find themselves homeless shouldn’t have to worry about finding bras, much less proper menstrual products. Yet they wear the same bra for years, potentially causing health problems, and each month have to make a choice between paying for meals or buying a box of tampons. Since its founding, ISTG has collected and distributed over 25,000,000 products to 3 million women through 5,000 vetted partners. ISTG has 50 affiliates across the United States and international affiliates in Canada, Australia, the Philippines, Germany, and Pakistan.
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      http://iSupportTheGirls.org/
      
    
  
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- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wheaton, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
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                Get directionsP.O. Box 2736 Wheaton, Maryland 20915, US 
Employees at I Support The Girls
Updates
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    No woman should have to choose between a meal and a tampon. Women’s needs aren’t making the headlines, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. We’re working to fill as many requests for products and support that we can. Periods don’t stop for shutdowns, but neither do we. #governmentshutdown #shutdown #WIC #SNAP 
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    For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Victoria’s Secret & Co. and I Support the Girls are teaming up to support survivors. 🎀 Mastectomy bras are more than just regular bras. They’re a source of comfort and confidence for breast cancer survivors as they heal and rebuild. They’re rarely included in our usual donations. We’re so grateful to VS&Co for creating and donating care packages filled with brand new mastectomy bras for women in need. Together, we’re making sure these packages reach survivors who need them most. 
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    Millions of people are facing the threat of losing reliable access to food, rental assistance, and government assistance. They shouldn’t lose access to period products, too. ISTG is working to support the influx of requests for help we’ve received. Periods don’t stop for shutdowns, but neither do we. #governmentshutdown #shutdown #wic #SNAP 
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    For the 42 million people at risk of hunger due to programs like #SNAP and #WIC under threat, periods shouldn’t be an added stress. Periods don’t stop for shutdowns— but neither do we. https://lnkd.in/eMwV4CgQ #governmentshutdown 
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    Periods don’t stop for shutdowns— and neither do we. No one should have to worry about choosing between feeding themselves and their families or managing their period with dignity. We may be overflowing with requests, but know that we’re here to continue helping. #shutdown #governmentshutdown 
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    Are you looking for a part-time job near Rockville, MD, a total numbers wiz, and won't shy away from a bra or ten… thousand? 👙 I Support the Girls is hiring a Finance & Operations Associate to keep our spreadsheets and our impact in order. This is a part-time (10 hours/week), in-person role (Rockville, MD), with flexible hours (within 9–5). We’re looking for someone who: ✅ Loves a good spreadsheet formula almost as much as a good cause ✅ Has an eye for detail and a calling for logistics ✅ Brings a good sense of humor to the work space ✅ Is willing to chase down a solution until it's solved, even if that means sitting on hold with the tax department for 40 minutes If this sounds like an equation you'd fit into, then apply now: https://lnkd.in/eTsf78yR 
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    Happy Diwali to all who celebrate in the I Support the Girls community 🩷 Wishing you light this #Diwali and all year long! 
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    While periods may stop with #menopause, our support does not. Our FLASH Kits are designed to meet the real needs of those experiencing menopause, providing items that bring relief and restore a sense of control and confidence during this stage of life. From the first to the last period, we’re here. And YOUR support today can make this possible. [bit.ly/FlashKits] #WorldMenopauseDay 
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