Pace Community Action Agency is celebrating another successful Pad and Tampon Drive, thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the community.
Pace Health Connection clinics collected a record-breaking 50,398 menstrual hygiene products, all of which have been distributed to local schools throughout Daviess, Knox, Sullivan, Lawrence, and Vigo counties. Every product represents one less barrier for a student who may otherwise struggle to access these basic necessities.
For some students, access to menstrual products can mean fewer missed school days, less stress, and more time to focus on learning rather than an unmet basic need. What may seem like a small donation can make a meaningful difference in a student's everyday life.
Health Connection extends a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals, businesses, and organizations who helped make this year's drive such a success:
2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Acrisure • American Legion Post #121 • American Legion Gillen Post 33 • Baesler’s Market • Bedford Chamber of Commerce • Bedford Federal Savings Bank • Bedford Public Library • Bloom Health & Wellness • Chase Bank (Bedford) • Counseling Pathways • Crowder's Pharmacy • Daughters of the American Revolution • Debbie Richard • Firefly Children and Family Alliance • First Merchant Bank (Odon) • Jonn and Connie Wanke • John and Constance Woods • Judy Vieke • Kiwanis Club of Vincennes • Lawrence County Health Department • Loyal Order of Moose 281 • Mary Freed • Mitchell Library • Monroe City First Church of God • Nancy Gardner • Nasco • Employees of Vincennes Old National Bank • Phi Beta Psi Sorority (Bedford) • Price Less IGA • Pride Center of Terre Haute • Sadie Miskuf • Sam’s Club of Terre Haute • St Francis Xavier Parish and Knights of Columbus • Tru Scripts • United Healthcare Community Plan • Uplift Knox County • Wabash Activity Center • Walmart of Bedford • Walmart Supercenter(s) of Terre Haute • Walmart of Washington • Wheatland Christian Church • William and Barbara Hoops
We would also like to give a special thank you to the 19 anonymous donors who purchased products through our Amazon Wish Lists, along with Pace employees and Pace Board Members who contributed to the drive. Your generosity helped make this collection possible!
Tai Blythe, Pace CEO said, "To everyone who donated products, contributed financially, hosted a collection box, or helped spread the word: thank you! Your generosity is reaching beyond the donation box and into local classrooms, making a real difference for students throughout our communities."
For more information about Health Connection and its services, visit pacecaa.org/health-connection or follow Pace Community Action Agency on social media.
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