RVWA Kicks Off ‘I Support the Girls’ Charity Donation Drive – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
ELKHART, Ind. – The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announces the launch of its donation drive in partnership with “I Support the Girls” (ISTG), a charity dedicated to collecting and distributing essential items for women in need. Its mission: “Through an international network of affiliates, I Support the Girls collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folks experiencing homelessness, impoverishment or distress to stand tall with dignity,” according to a release.
At RVWA’s Open House breakfast, in lieu of traditional breakfast fees, participants were encouraged to donate sanitary products to support ISTG. The donations totaled 11,738 individual products.
“This is a six-month drive, that spans across borders, providing products not only in the U.S. but also in Canada,” enthused Denyse Pontius of Century Chemical, chair of the Community Service Task Force. “Our ambitious goal is to supply products for five women’s lifetimes, which equates to 80,000 sanitary items. With the generous support we’ve received so far, we’re confident we will smash this target and continually strive to exceed it.”
RVWA members can contribute by setting up donation boxes at their workplaces or by shopping from Amazon wish lists, directing products to RVWA’s main donation sites. For those interested in setting up their own donation box or seeking more information, contact Savannah Henry at [email protected].
RVWA President Susan Carpenter, recounted the inspiration behind the drive: “This all came about when Kate Taylor of Thetford, our Events Co-chair, saw an ad for ISTG and brought it to our attention. It just made so much sense. We are given the chance to give another woman a sense of dignity.”
To add an extra layer of excitement, we’re encouraging donation sites to get creative and decorate their donation boxes. This way, they can join in the fun and be part of a lively decorating contest!
The donation drive will culminate in a celebratory breakfast on March 1, 2024 (location to be announced at a later date). This finale event will gather all collected items for a final count and provide a photo opportunity to capture this incredible community effort.
The RV Women’s Alliance invites everyone to join hands in this noble cause and make a tangible difference in the lives of women and folx in need.
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About the RV Women’s Alliance
Founded in 2019, the RV Women’s Alliance purpose is to elevate, educate, and promote women in the RV industry, making the RV industry a place where women thrive. Open to anyone in the RV industry who supports our mission, the Alliance has more than 2,500 members from more than 500 companies. The Alliance is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, with leadership based across the United States and Canada. Learn more at www.rvwa.org.
