FAQs
Charity
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Yes, The Period Purse has been a federally registered charity in Canada since 2019. Our business/registration number is: 723888327 RR 0001. When you donate online, you’ll be automatically emailed a charitable tax receipt.
Donations - In Kind
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If you live near or in Toronto, you can drop off your donation at our headquarters in Etobicoke, or see if there is a drop-off location near you.
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We are not able to pick up donations from your home/workplace. If you need support in connecting with a local organization to make a donation, you can always contact us at outreach@theperiodpurse.com and we can assist you.
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We accept new, unopened period products, including disposable pads and tampons, menstrual cups and discs, cloth pads, and period underwear.
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YES! We accept opened boxes and “loose” products, as long as they’re individually sealed, unused, and undamaged.
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No, we no longer accept purses/bags. We accept only new and unused period products. Check out a full list of what we accept here.
Donations - Financial
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Yes, when you donate online, you’ll be automatically emailed a charitable tax receipt. The Period Purse has been a federally registered charity in Canada since 2019. Our business/ registration number is: 723888327 RR 0001.
Please contact us at hello@theperiodpurse.com if you have questions about tax receipts for in-kind donations (i.e. donations of goods, such as period products).
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Yes, we use the PayPal system. You don’t need a PayPal account to make a donation –– just a credit or debit card!
If you don’t want to use PayPal, you can find us over at CanadaHelps and make a donation there.
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Yes, please send an EMT to hello@theperiodpurse.com. If you plan to make a donation via e-transfer, please write to us beforehand with your name and mailing address, so we can send you a charitable tax receipt.
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Please make your cheque out to “The Period Purse.”
You can mail your cheque to:
The Period Purse
1460 The Queensway, M111
Toronto, ON M8Z 1S4Please include your name, email, and mailing address inside the envelope, so we can send you your charitable tax receipt.
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We only accept financial donations online (e-transfer, PayPal, our website) or by cheque. If you have a cash donation, please contact us at hello@theperiodpurse.com.
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If you have questions about making a donation via wire transfer, please contact us at hello@theperiodpurse.com.
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Some in-kind donations are eligible for a tax receipt. Please contact us at hello@theperiodpurse.com to find out if your in-kind donation is eligible.
Product Drop Offs
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We accept donations year-round, anytime, at our headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. Please find drop-off details and instructions here.
Click the following link to see if there’s a product drop-off location near you!
Education & Training
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Fill out the education session request form to book an education or training session for your class (Gr. 5-12). Read more about our education programming.
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Yes, we love talking periods with anyone, including community groups, workplace teams, and leadership. Find out more about education sessions for workplace teams or community groups.
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If you’d like to run a period product Mini Drive at your school, get started by completing this form.
If you’re with a class, club, or extracurricular group, we offer free presentations, virtually or in-person. Fill out our education session request form to book a period-positive presentation.
Menstrual Cups
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Yes, thanks! Brand new in their boxes only, please.
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We only donate cups to our community partners after they’ve completed a mandatory cups training program. We don’t donate products to individuals.
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We love menstrual cups, but we know that every menstruator deserves the opportunity to choose what’s right for them.
We have a menstrual cup program to train frontline workers to disseminate cups and education to their clients. Request a free session from The Period Purse and receive a donation package of cups for you and your community.
To support our cup program, please donate here ($40 is the cost of one cup).
Mini Drives
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A Mini Drive, or period product drive, is a great way for individuals and groups to get involved with The Period Purse. By collecting period products you’re helping to provide greater access to period products in your community. We try our best to connect Mini Drive hosts with local community organizations to ensure that all products donated stay close to home. You can also add a fundraising component to your Mini Drive to increase your impact.
Learn more about our Mini Drives and get started today!
Volunteering
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Yes, we welcome individual volunteers to pack and sort period products at our headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. We also have opportunities to volunteer at events and with our advocacy team throughout the year.
If you’re interested, please fill in this application form and our team will be in touch.
If you have any questions, write us at Volunteer@theperiodpurse.com
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Yes! We have virtual volunteering opportunities, and you can always volunteer to run a Mini Drive in your community.
Please fill out our volunteer application form to get started.
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There are lots of opportunities for your workplace to promote menstrual equity through volunteering and education. Learn more about getting your workplace involved here.
Workplace teams and groups can get hands-on volunteer experience by participating in a Packing Party at our headquarters. Please reach out for more information.
Community Partners & Shelters
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If you’re an employee of an organization that serves a marginalized community, please fill out our Community Partners Intake form. We’ll be in touch soon!
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We don’t provide donations to individuals at this time. Click the following link for more information on where to find free period products.
Partnerships for Companies
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Unfortunately not. We’re a Canadian charity, and due to tax laws, we’re only able to support organizations and people within Canada. We do accept donations from outside of Canada, but cannot provide a tax receipt.
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Thank you for your interest! Please reach out to hello@theperiodpurse.com to learn more about how your company can support the menstrual equity movement and The Period Purse.
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There’s room for everyone in menstrual equity work!
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- Run a product and/or fundraising Mini Drive
- Host an online fundraiser
- Book a free menstrual education or training session for your group or organization
- If you’re in and around the Etobicoke area, join us for a Dymon Day
- Learn about our current volunteer opportunities
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Stay Up to Date
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Yes! We periodically host events about menstrual equity and period positivity in-person and online throughout the year. The best way to hear about our events is to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media.
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The best way to stay up-to-date with our news is to follow us on social media, and to subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Movement for Menstrual Equity
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The Period Purse is part of a larger Menstrual Action Coalition working with other organizations across Canada to remove barriers to education and improve access to period products. Stay connected with The Period Purse through social media and our newsletter to learn more.
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Check out our period-friendly programs, toolkit, and resources on our education page.
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Contact us to learn how we can support you in creating a period-friendly workplace, in running a Mini Drive, or in volunteering for change. Reach out to us at hello@theperiodpurse.com
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Menstrual Health Day (May 28th) is a global day of action, and TPP is leading the charge in Canada. We would love your help––reach out to advocacy@theperiodpurse.com to learn what you can do to support this year’s campaign.
