Shakespeare Workshop and Menstrual Products Drive

Here’s August’s description of his project in his own words:

I set up two boxes to collect unopened menstrual hygiene products, one in Mo’s classroom and one in my local theater. I advertised this drive to my peers. I raised six boxes in total and scheduled a donation drop-off to a shelter in Minneapolis called “the Bridge for Youth.”

What difference did it make?

6 boxes of menstrual supplies are in the process of being donated for the Bridge for Youth (holiday weekend put an obstacle in drop-off scheduling)
Based off some brief research I did, a box of tampons will contain roughly 36, and someone may use up to 20 during a cycle.
With 4 of my collected boxes being tampons, this will likely serve 8 teens a cycle each without having to worry about where they’ll get their hygienic supplies.

What difference did it make in August’s life?

Although I only raised 6 boxes, I feel like I’ve also brought some attention amongst my peers to this organization, and attention to the overlooked disposable hygiene products many shelters need
I feel as though I’ve learned to develop my skills in doing adequate research and asking for what a charity/shelter is truly in need of instead of what I assume they need

What about this cool Shakespeare Workshop??

I organized and ran a 90-minute Shakespeare workshop at ARCC for the Theatre Club on campus, organizing the date/time, invites, class material. It was advertised on the Theatre Club Instagram and a total of 15 people attended!

What are August’s tips for other student who want to organize something like this?

Start early on putting out your boxes for product drives– allow a larger time slot for people to donate
Advertise, advertise, advertise!! Post and announce multiple times to pressure all your friends and colleagues into donating
Set up your boxes in busy/active areas where lots of people will see and take interest
Make BIG signs pointing in the direction of your box with info on where the donation is going to/when it will be picked up

Watch August’s video!