The Homeless Period Swansea
Having a period whilst ‘on the streets’ does not bear thinking about! This initiative is to do something to make life that little bit easier for a woman who is faced with that reality. In such circumstances a woman will have limited or no access to sanitary products, or have to make a choice between food and basic comfort.
We collect donations from members of the public, organisations and Collection Days at Tesco. We have dedicated volunteers who sort donations weekly and then lovingly fill the packs. Packs are distributed from Matthew’s House and a long list of supporting agencies. Some agencies we have worked with include Swansea Women’s Aid, Cyfle Cymru, WCADA and British Red Cross.
Partnering and working with many charities across Swansea and surrounding areas, we are able to send packs out to those who really need it most and we are not precious about the packs as our goal is focused on delivering hope (in care package form) to the most vulnerable of Swansea. One of our guests who receives packs every month said to us “you’re a lifesaver with these”.
The Homeless Period Swansea has received support from Swansea City Football Club during the 2018-19 season to rebrand and maximise our outreach. We were even joined by Leon Britton at our annual Packing Night! Huge thanks to the club for all the support!
People make this happen and if you want to be one of these individuals then get in touch and sign up to volunteer! For one-off volunteering at our annual events keep an eye on our Facebook page or sign up to the Matthew’s House Newsletter.
Packing Night!
Dignity Pack Shopping list for women
Pants and socks
Sanitary pads
Tampons
Deoderant/spray
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Pack of tissues
Pack of wet wipes
Lip balm
Any other bits
Dignity Pack Shopping list for men
Pants and socks
Deoderant/spray
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Pack of tissues
Pack of wet wipes
Lip balm
Any other bits
Volunteer for The Homeless Period Swansea
In our eyes, volunteers can make the biggest difference, whether it be through a few hours a month or a few days a week, every moment matters.