I founded The Wellness Box Foundation after gaining insight into the harsh realities that homeless women endure while managing their menstrual cycles. My motivation is rooted in the belief that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves to maintain their dignity, health, and well-being. I want to create a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of homeless women, offering them not just essential products but also a sense of empowerment, dignity, and hope for a better future.

I have one mission. It is to end period poverty.  Half of our population menstruates and so many struggle to afford period supplies. When I saw the need for feminine products at local shelters, it motivated me to help make a change in our community. Please help us work towards a common goal. Promote menstrual equity and end period poverty! 

When I first heard that lacking access to menstrual products is a leading cause for girls skipping school, I knew that this was wrong. Period poverty can be found in our very own neighborhoods, but it’s often stained with shame and embarrassment. By spreading awareness, initiating conversation, and increasing access to feminine hygiene products, we can reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation and relieve the burden of searching for pads and tampons

Hey, my name is Laila Parker, I am a freshman in high school. When I first heard of this cause I was intrigued and beyond inspired. I believe that hygiene resources are a right and I love the idea of being part of this to help every woman feel comfortable, clean, and supported. I hope to help be a step in the right direction for this worldwide health conflict. Overall I’m overjoyed to be a part of this team and wish to see a tremendous change in menstrual equality.

When I found out about The Wellness Box Foundation, I was amazed that this is an under discussed topic. I understand the necessities that a young woman requires during that time of the month. Learning what young women use as a substitute to tampons and pads shocked me tremendously. I realize that I’m fortunate to have trustworthy products that are readily available to me. I love this cause, enjoy filling the hygienic kits and can’t wait to help more young women in Henderson and all around the world

As an active pursuer of STEM, I believe that the overall inclusivity of women in the field and beyond is still a major work in progress in today’s society. I believe the first step to increase inclusivity is to guarantee the same living standards as men. My goal in this program is to make sure women receive necessary hygienic resources to feel more comfortable and to have a better opportunity to find future successes in their lives.

Living in California, large amounts of homelessness and poverty is very evident. Although, an issue that is commonly overlooked is the lack of feminine hygiene products in these areas. I am eager to bring awareness to this problem, as I believe all people are entitled the right to basic hygiene necessities. I am honored to contribute to the impactful cause of ending period poverty surrounded by amazing people.

I am an avid volunteer at soup kitchens, food pantries, Habitat for Humanity projects, and homeless shelters. Recently when I was fundraising and procuring supplies (toiletries, t-shirts, and flip flops) for a homeless program organized by local churches, I started to receive requests for feminine products. I realized there was a real need for these products and the demand exceeded the available supply. I discovered how period poverty needs to be addressed. Feminine products are expensive and not often donated which resulted in my colloboration with The Wellness Box Foundation