Yesterday was a tough day. I received a call from
*Jill, who works at an agency, helping women in a homeless shelter.
Jill was telling me that on a regular basis, women call because they desperately need tampons and sanitary napkins for themselves and their daughters. She shared that one woman, was in such a bad way, she was forced to use rags…
Fortunately we could help.
I went to Costco and delivered 1600 tampons and sanitary napkins to her, for the those women. We delivered an additional 150
Jill couldn’t believe that we brought her ‘brand named items’ like “Tampax” and
“Always”. She said we bought the ‘good ones’!
I explained to Jill that rCr is built around 4 principals.
…Healthy and Nutritious, Dignity and Respect…
Being able to bring you ‘the good ones’ or ‘brand names’, for the these women, not only provides a basic necessity. It provides a HUGE feeling of dignity and respect.
I didn’t get much sleep last night, thinking about the women and daughters living in shelters relying on food stamps.
Did you know …
You cannot buy bathroom tissue, feminine protection pads or tampons, soap, shampoo,diapers or wipes with food stamps???? You cannot buy Advil or Tylenol, band aides or allergy meds; shaving creme or razors or deodorant..
Thanks to all of you who bring us food, donate money, donate time and so generously share our concept on your websites, on air, in print and via social media!
If you want to donate now…visit our site www.rockCANroll.org
On behalf of the men, women and children who benefit from your support of our efforts, I thank you…You rock!
Hugs and peace…
Aimée
*Not a real name…just a real story…
