December 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, Kabod House International invites you to be a part of a movement that restores dignity and provides essential support to low-income women, girls, and families of color.
Did you know?
1 in 3 U.S. families struggles to afford diapers for their children.
Black and Brown women are disproportionately impacted by poverty, often unable to access basic necessities like period products or hygiene essentials.
In 2024 alone, KHI has:
Delivered over 20,000 diapers to families in need.
Provided 5,000 period products through our Red-Pak Program.
Distributed 12 cases of bras and panties to underserved women and girls.
Your donation helps us continue this life-changing work.
$10 provides diapers for one baby for a week.
$25 supplies a month of hygiene essentials to one woman or girl.
$50 supports an entire family with necessities.
This Giving Tuesday, your gift is more than a donation—it’s a lifeline for families who need it most.
Distributions to Date
3 facts about diaper poverty in the U.S. and Illinois:
Financial Strain: The average monthly cost of diapers is around $80, significantly burdening families experiencing diaper needs. This financial strain forces them to make difficult choices between basic necessities [National Diaper Bank Network].
Childcare Impact: In Illinois, like many states, childcare facilities often require parents to provide their own diapers. Nationally, diaper needs can lead to missing childcare due to a lack of supplies, with parents averaging 4 missed days per month [National Diaper Bank Network].
Limited Assistance: Federal assistance programs like TANF can be used for diapers, but these funds must cover many other basic needs. This often leaves little to nothing specifically for diapers, highlighting the gap in support for this essential item [National Diaper Bank Network].
3 facts about period poverty in the U.S. and Illinois:
National Impact: An estimated 16.9 million menstruators in the U.S. live in poverty, making menstrual products a significant financial burden [USC Center for Health Journalism]
Cost Concerns: Despite Illinois eliminating the "tampon tax" in 2016, the overall cost of menstrual products remains a barrier. The lifetime cost of tampons is estimated at $1,800, and prices continue to rise [USC Center for Health Journalism].
Legislative Efforts: Illinois and a few other states are advancing menstrual equity. However, there's a push for initiatives like HB 155 to ensure wider access to menstrual products beyond relying solely on community drives and food pantries [USC Center for Health Journalism].
If you are experiencing homelessness and need shelter:
Call the Suburban Cook Call Center or go to one of the Walk-In Centers or other Entry Point Locations.
SUBURBAN COOK CALL CENTER 1-877-426-6515
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday & Friday
8:30am – 7:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
THE RED-PAK PROGRAM
We provide Red-Paks with feminine hygiene/period products of pads or tampons, postpartum maternity pads, or bladder leakage products. We partner with facilities such as homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, schools, daycare centers, and social and human service organizations that house or provide services to those experiencing period poverty or homelessness. We provide free Red-Pak period, postpartum, and bladder leakage products to those in need who may have low to no income and cannot afford to purchase them. Through our Und-Her-Wear Program, we provide bras, nursing bras, maternity bras, and panties. #StopPeriodPoverty #WeDeliverDignity #WeAreDeliveringHope
Order Form for Schools & Community Organizations
To order or re-order Red-Paks for your school or organization, please visit the link below to submit your order.
Client Testimonials
"Ronan and I would like to give an HUGE thank you to you and your organization. Because of you, Ronan has diapers and wipes and I have feminine products which I was struggling to afford. We cannot express how grateful we are." Katie M.
For more testimonials of how our programs have made a positive impact on those we have served,
visit our Great Nonprofits page at https://greatnonprofits.org/org/kabod-house-international
Donate period products, baby diapers, and wipes, and help us continue to distribute to those in need. Let's #StopPeriodPoverty and #StopDiaperPoverty together! Visit our Amazon Wishlists today to donate products!
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” Maya Angelou
Help us provide diapers and wipes, and period products for those suffering from in need.
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