Pace’s Health Connection Celebrates Milestone Success with Pad and Tampon Drive
Health Connection of Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is proud to announce the remarkable success of this year’s Pad and Tampon Drive. Thanks to the collective generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout our community, we collected and distributed 49,124 menstrual hygiene products—nearly double last year’s total.
Access to menstrual hygiene products is an essential, yet often overlooked, need. These donations help ensure that individuals in our communities can manage their menstrual health with dignity, comfort, and confidence, reducing barriers to education, work, and daily life.
“This incredible outpouring of support truly demonstrates the compassion and unity within our community,” said Dr. Michelle, Pitcher, Clinical Services Director. “Together, we are helping eliminate period poverty and promote health equity for those who need it most.”
Health Connection is grateful for the donors and partners whose support made this drive a success, including:
Individual and Organizational Donors:
Abi Gose • Abi Rich • Ali Primus • Amanda Perry • American Legion Post 121 • Angie Graber • Bedford Federal Savings Bank • Bedford Walmart • Beth Reed • Bethany House • Community United Methodist Church of Vincennes • Connie Wanke • Constance, John, and Tom Woods • Courtney Orr • Danielle Schalburg • Dawdi Haus • Donna Sturgeon • Emma Campbell • Firefly Children and Family Alliance • First Farmers Bank and Trust • First Savings Bank • Jamie Hays • Laura O’Brien • Lawrence County Health Department • Mary Freed • Melissa Coy/Yeazle • Meridith L. Short • Merom Bluff Church • Michel Philipps • Michelle Lemay • Nancy Johnson, Elliot Jewelers • Nasco • One National Bank • Phi Beta Psi Sorority • Raven Schotz • Rhonda Horns • Ruth Hart • Ruth House • Sam’s Club • Scott and Rae Atkinson • Siara Mitchell • Summer Morgan • Sunny Aballi • Susan Gofourth • Tai Blythe • Tara Smith • The Insurance Shop • The Sanctuary Apostolics of Terre Haute • Tri-Kappa Sorority • True Scripts • Wabash Activity Center • Washington Walmart • Westside Church • and many generous anonymous donors.
Donation Box Locations:
American Legion Post 121 • Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co. • Bedford Chase Bank • Crowder’s Pharmacy • Dawdi Haus • Eye Mart Express • IU Health Emergency Department • Mitchell Community Public Library • Petty Pit Stop • Positive Link • Priceless IGA • Recovery Café Sullivan • Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Sullivan County Probation Office • Tara's Salon • Terre Haute Fifth Third Bank • Terre Haute Union Hospital • Thyme to Sew • Vigo County Health Department • Vigo County Main Library
Health Connection remains committed to empowering communities through programs that promote health, wellness, and equity. The success of this drive demonstrates the strength of community partnership and care. Health Connection offers a range of services, including health education, preventive health exams, STI testing, pregnancy testing, and more to improve health outcomes and support individuals and families across our region.
“We are so grateful for everyone who contributed whether by donating, spreading the word, or hosting collect boxes,” added Dr. Pitcher. “Together, we are breaking down stigma, fostering compassion, and ensuring that no one has to choose between basic necessities and their health.”
For more information about Health Connection and future community initiatives, please visit https://www.pacecaa.org/health-connection and follow us on social media.