EP #174 A Single Bra Donation Can Help Someone Stand Tall

A gently used bra can feel like clutter in a drawer, but for someone facing homelessness, poverty, or a sudden crisis, it can be the difference between getting through the day with confidence or shrinking into the background. I’m joined by Tracy Lloyd, affiliate director of I Support the Girls Fredericksburg, to talk about the essentials we rarely discuss out loud and why they matter more than most people realize.Tracy shares the origin story of I Support the Girls, how the Fredericksburg affiliate was founded in 2022, and how the mission works on the ground: collecting bras, new underwear, and menstrual products, then distributing them through trusted local partners like Hope House, Empowerhouse, the Thurman Brisben Center, and the Fredericksburg Free Closet. We also dig into the Period Project in local schools, where stocked bags of menstrual products help students stay in class instead of going home early.We close with the realities of running a volunteer and donation-based nonprofit, common misconceptions about need, and the eye-opening stats behind period poverty. If you’ve ever wondered where to donate bras in Fredericksburg, how to donate menstrual products locally, or how to volunteer for a Fredericksburg nonprofit that supports women and girls, you’ll leave with clear next steps.If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find the show.Tracy LloydI Support the Girls [email protected]+1 240-816-0570PO Box 3424, Fredericksburg, VA