06/18/2026
Our WHY...
Somewhere on the Gulf Coast, a girl started her period today.
She wasn't expecting it.
She wasn't prepared for it.
And she wasn't sure who to talk to.
As the pain began, so did the questions.
Why is this happening?
Why does it hurt?
Is this something I should be concerned about?
She wrapped toilet paper in her underwear and hoped it would be enough.
When her friends came over to play, she stayed behind.
Embarrassed.
Confused.
Unsure of what to do next.
Even surrounded by family, she felt alone.
No girl should have to navigate those moments without support, education, resources, or someone she can trust.
That's why Prepare HER Now created the Prepared, Period. Campaign.
Prepared, Period. is designed to help girls step into womanhood with confidence by providing menstrual health education, access to essential hygiene products, and support for the journey ahead.
Through this campaign, we are collecting items such as:
• Pads
• Tampons
• Period panties
• Feminine wipes
• Other menstrual hygiene essentials
These items will be assembled into menstrual health kits and distributed to girls throughout Jackson County.
Because a pad is never just a pad.
It's confidence.
It's dignity.
It's education.
It's support.
It's knowing you're not alone.
Join us as we work to ensure every girl has the resources, knowledge, and encouragement she needs to navigate womanhood with confidence.
For me. For you. For HER.
A pad = confidence.
A pad = dignity.
A pad = participation in school.
A pad = feeling prepared.
A pad = support.
