The Red Basket Project
A Matter of Dignity
A Matter of Dignity
For those who are homeless or those with insufficient financial resources, their period can be the most dreaded time of the month.
Having minimal or no access to period products, one is forced to improvise or worse, go without.
This is unacceptable and our goal is to make a permanent change in every community.
"No One Ever Asks"
"No One Ever Asks"
Because no one ever asks, we assume there is no need. This is absolutely not the case. What we have found in our work is that the need is in fact tremendous.
We place period products in restrooms where those who are living in poverty or homeless gather.
You do not need to ask-products are there, readily available.
Basic Human Right
Basic Human Right
At The Red Basket Project we believe that access to period products is a basic human right. Having your period should not be a barrier to attending school, work or participating in any part of life.
With your donations, we supply Period Packs to the local Rescue Mission, The Dubuque Food Pantry, Dubuque Community Middle and High Schools, Resources Unite, Operation New View and countless other agencies in our community. We also assist other communities in starting their own Red Basket Project.
“In today's world access to feminine hygiene products should NOT be a barrier to a woman's health or education. I support the Red Basket Project of Dubuque for helping to bring this issue to light.
When I think about the youth of today and how they will be the leaders of tomorrow,
I wonder what they will think of us - the ones who through our actions, have taught them how to lead?
Have we taught them to lead with compassion?
Hats off to The Red Basket Project for teaching us how to lead.”
Cindy Steinhauser
Assistant City Manager, Dubuque, IA
Cindy Steinhauser
Assistant City Manager, Dubuque, IA
"If men bled, tampons would be free."
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler