The Understated Need for Feminine Hygiene Products

Period Poverty In its simplest form, poverty is described as not having sufficient funds to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Coupled with society’s traditional concept of poverty is a paradox known as period poverty. Like traditional poverty that marks individuals—and our larger community—with limited opportunities, period poverty can restrict access to … Continue reading The Understated Need for Feminine Hygiene Products

Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs

Are you in the middle of planning your adopt-a-family holiday program? Or perhaps considering starting one? In this month’s Inside In-Kind, we highlight two nonprofits’ holiday Adopt-a-Family programs.  We will explore who they are, what they do, and how they run their programs. Read on to learn some tips and tricks they are using to … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs

How to Pick the Right Campaign for the Holidays

The holidays are joyous for most people, but it can be extremely stressful for nonprofits – identifying the right toys/gifts, procuring them, and distributing them in time. Perhaps you currently run a toy drive to collect gifts but wish you provided more customized items. Or perhaps you coordinate an adopt-a-family program but dread the amount … Continue reading How to Pick the Right Campaign for the Holidays

2022 Holiday Outlook

It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays?  Although the summer is just kicking off, it’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday programs.  This year, it is more important than ever to start early.  Read on for some tips and trends to help you maximize your program this holiday season.   Toy Trends … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Outlook

Back-to-School Spotlight: Tools for Social and Emotional Support

As we gingerly tiptoe into the new normal of the post-pandemic era, most students have returned to school.  Lots of them made the transition back to in-person learning seamlessly and eagerly.  However, there are children of all ages, for whom returning to school is anything but easy – even after months of being back!  At … Continue reading Back-to-School Spotlight: Tools for Social and Emotional Support

Inflation and Shortages: The Impact on Nonprofit Goods

We have been seeing it everywhere: prices are increasing, and sections of store shelves are bare or thin. For nonprofits, the price increases and product shortages have hampered the ability of many organizations to meet clients’ needs. In a time of greater need, where more people are struggling with the rising gas prices and rent, … Continue reading Inflation and Shortages: The Impact on Nonprofit Goods