Period Promise
Periods are a fact of life.
Menstruation products are a basic necessity. But if you’re living in poverty – or vulnerable in other ways – access to tampons, pads, cups or menstrual underwear, can be challenging.
United Way is committed to making it easier for everyone to access the menstrual products they need. Every donation raises awareness, reduces stigma, and tackles the vulnerability and isolation caused by period poverty.
The Period Promise campaign by United Way mobilizes local citizens to be a part of the solution.
How to Get involved with Period Promise
Whether you host a product drive or build awareness, we have materials for you. Below you can download the materials you need.
Click Here to download awareness poster.
Click Here to download donation poster.
Click here to download donation tally form.
Click Here to download issue cards.
Click Here to download the United Way washroom sign.
Click Here to download the fillable washroom sign
Click Here to download the United Way impact one-pager.
Please contact Gavan Badh, gbadh@uwhh.ca if you would like to get involved!
Every year thousands of people have to choose between safe menstrual products or other basic necessities.
Upcoming Workshops
United Way Halton & Hamilton, in partnership with Period Purse, is proud to present two free, virtual workshops. We invite you to join us on Thursday May 1st at 10AM or Wednesday May 14th at 1PM. Please see the information below
Period Poverty & Advocacy
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Summary: Explore Period Poverty and discover ways to advocate for period equity. Don’t miss
this chance to learn and make an impact!
Registration: Click Here
How to Talk to Kids About Periods
Date: May 14, 2025
Time: 1: 00pm
Summary: A workshop for adults on menstruation basics, product options, and tips for comfortable period talks, including tween period insights and FAQs from our Periods 101 program.
Registration: Click Here
Community Drop Off Locations
You can donate period products or organize a collection campaign in your community. United Way is hosting drop offs, please choose your community.
Halton Hills Library, Acton Branch
17 River Street, Acton ON
Halton Hills Library, Georgetown Branch
9 Church Street, Georgetown ON
Gellert Community Centre
10241 8th Line, Georgetown ON
Business Services Centre, City Hall (Community Drop off location) (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm)
71 Main Street West, Hamilton ON
Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse (Community Drop off location) (9am- 5pm daily)
1000 Main Street E, Hamilton ON
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Period Promise Policy
United Way’s Period Promise policy is an advocacy movement to help end period poverty and to de-stigmatize menstruation by inviting local businesses and organizations to provide free menstrual hygiene products in washrooms, in the same way that toilet paper is provided. Period Products are a NECESSITY, not a luxury.
- If you are an elected representative, executive, union leader or business owner, sign the Period Promise Policy and commit to providing free menstrual hygiene products to anyone accessing your facilities.
Did you know? Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian women has struggled to buy period products for themselves, or their children.
History and partnerships
Tampon Tuesday: For the past few years in March, United Way Halton & Hamilton has led a local “Tampon Tuesday” initiative, a drive to collect and distribute donated menstrual products for people in need. Now operating locally as Period Promise, organizers and supporters continue to collect and distribute donations, while advocating for free menstrual products in common spaces.
Labour: Period Promise has garnered incredible community support, especially from the labour movement. Unions as well as labour councils, are leading the way in improving access to menstrual products.
Making change at a fundamental level.
There’s often a silence around periods, and period poverty. It can be embarrassing and isolating to live without access to appropriate menstrual products.
You can be a part of the solution. In addition to supporting Period Promise donation drives, organizations have an important role to play in curbing period poverty, long-term.
We can reduce the isolation created by period poverty in our own neighbourhoods by making tampons and pads available, for free, in our communities – just like toilet paper. But if you’re a local business, union or community leader, we need your support.
Wondering where to start? Curious about costs? We’ve done the research. Join the movement now.
Contact us now to learn more.
Let’s work together to eradicate period poverty.
Make your Period Promise today.
Period Promise Policy Signatories
The following organizations have committed to providing free and accessible products in their workplace or office:
Acclaim Health
Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch
Eaton Industries Canada Company
ETFO Halton Elementary Teachers
IBEW Local 105
L3Harris – Wescam
OPSEU Local 281
Solidarity Place
UNIFOR 5555
UNIFOR Local 707
United Association Local 67
United Way Halton & Hamilton
UPS Canada
Vagabond Saints
YWCA Hamilton
Zurn Elkay
Partners & Sponsors
