2 February 2019

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Diverse Community Ambassadors Increase Inclusive Community Impact: Introducing Cristina Navoa and Marissa Catena

Diverse Community Ambassadors Increase Inclusive Community Impact: Introducing Cristina Navoa and Marissa Catena

by Leviana Coccia
Being a community organization fueled by the power of diverse local leaders and volunteers, The Period Purse is proud to collaborate with some of C...

20 January 2019

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For Students, by Students: Menstruation Nation and The Diva Cup

For Students, by Students: Menstruation Nation and The Diva Cup

by Tait G.
One winter afternoon, while scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed of cat videos and selfies, a CBC News article caught my eye. It described The...

14 January 2019

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Reflecting and Setting Intentions: A Year in Review, A Year Ahead

Reflecting and Setting Intentions: A Year in Review, A Year Ahead

by Jana Girdauskas
The new year brings with it both reflection and goal-setting. As a local non-profit that opened its doors in February 2017, the last year marked Th...

10 December 2018

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Incorporating Inclusivity: Subjective Language with Significant Impact

Incorporating Inclusivity: Subjective Language with Significant Impact

by Dani Stover
At The Period Purse, we are focused on making a positive impact on the lives of marginalized menstruators. We are also dedicated to working towa...

25 November 2018

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On Giving Tuesday, Invest In Menstrual Equity

On Giving Tuesday, Invest In Menstrual Equity

by Jana Girdauskas
As I drove away from another successful packing party, my SUV was filled with tampons and pads; my heart was full. I was glowing from anoth...

We respectfully acknowledge the land we live and work on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabewaki, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.