May 30, 5:30pm
Menstrual Matters: Shining a Light on Period Poverty
One in four women struggle to access menstrual products. It's time to do something about it. Join for a conversation that will shine a light on period poverty in Chicago and help create tactical steps towards making it a thing of the past.
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