Feature image credit: Lafayette American By: Jenny Chen I Support the Girls says NO to taxes on medical necessities! On October 9th, over 100 people rallied at the Michigan Capitol to abolish the state’s tax on menstrual hygiene products. The 6% tax burden on these products disproportionately affects people who menstruate, especially those in lower-income […]
By: Nancy Blount, Affiliate Director of I Support the Girls-Tampa Bay, Florida I never thought the result of one email would have the impact on me like the one I sent to Colectivo ARBOL (“Collective Tree” in English) in early September did. Founded by Isaret Jeffers-Chavez, they provide outreach to migrant workers in Florida by […]
By: Rachel Hyman The heart of I Support the Girls lies in our Affiliates, and we are nothing without our amazing and driven Affiliate Network across the country and world. Our wide and diverse Affiliate network is full of inspiring individuals committed to creating positive change in their communities, and Lucie Parfitt is one of […]
Bekah Page-Gourley has been the I Support the Girls – Detroit Affiliate Director since July 2016. In the past four years, Bekah has donated to over 50 local organizations in Detroit, serving the homeless, vulnerable youth, LGBGTQ+ communities, domestic violence shelters, and more. Read more about Bekah’s ISTG journey below! How did you get involved […]
By: Rachel Hyman While many businesses and offices are still closed, events are cancelled and our lives have changed enormously, our I Support the Girls Affiliates continue running to aid those in need, this time literally. Throughout the month of May, I Support the Girls Affiliates Audrey Moore (Gulf Coast), Sharon Rosenblatt (Connecticut) and Teri […]
In an era of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, we miss when meeting IRL and hugging were the norm. These hard times have us thinking back to the ultimate IRL moment of 2019: I Support the Girls’ first ever International Affiliate Retreat. At the onset of November, thirty-five women from across the country gathered together […]
Pakistan is a country of dichotomies. Arid and semi-arid climate contrasted with lush, fertile valleys. Wealth and extreme poverty. Educated women, like I Support the Girls Affiliate Director Sara Asif, and the impoverished, marginalized women to which she provides products and education. Sara has a background in clinical psychology and counseling. Before staying home with […]
By: Parker Sanchez Today’s blog continues our spotlight on Melissa Reese and the Fort Collins, Colorado Affiliate of ISTG. Last week we learned of Melissa’s long-term friendship with founder Dana Marlowe, what called her to start an Affiliate in Fort Collins, and what she’s learned through her work with ISTG. Melissa’s passion for helping the […]
By: Parker Sanchez I Support The Girls’ wonderful affiliate heads find us in many ways – Internet searches, Facebook, news reports, interaction with current volunteers – but our Fort Collins, Colorado Affiliate Director Melissa Reese is one of the few who can say she knew founder Dana Marlowe “way back when!” Today’s Q&A helps us […]
By: Parker Sanchez I Support The Girls (ISTG) is proud to announce the winner of the 2017 BRAvo Award: Graciela Whitley, Affiliate Director in Dallas/FortWorth! Graciela has received the award for her dedication to empowering women and supporting thousands of girls and women by restoring their dignity. “Graciela truly went above and beyond this year”, […]