Our Story

Project Marilyn was inspired by the desire for every individual to have dignity with their period. PERIOD. Period supplies are the least donated supplies when the community wants to help. People often donate clothes and food in an order to provide assistance but, rarely, does anyone think; what does a homeless person do when they are on their period? The reality would horrify you. People go to extremes to care for themselves each month. From straws with cotton to using fast food napkins and socks; when resources are limited the results can be tragic. When adults and teens resort to using items for their periods that are not intended for such, they can result from everything from a mild infection to disrupting their fertility. This is not just a health issue but a dignity issue as well. How do we expect a person to get back on their feet when they don’t have a proper way to care for themselves each month. Bluntly? How can a person hold their head high when they have a stack of fast food napkins stuffed in their underwear?

Project Marilyn officially became a 501(c)3 in April of 2019. Our nonprofit organization is named after and dedicated to Wendi’s mom, Marilyn. The logo is her photo and her actual signature from her drivers license that Wendi kept after she passed away in 2011 from breast cancer. “We miss my mom so much each day, to do this in her memory, makes us feel like she’s still with us.”

Who We Help

Currently we are serving the clients of LVMPD, The Just One Project, Baby's Bounty, NPHY, Westcare and many more. We have new community partners inquiring about obtaining our services daily, so your help is essential. #PeriodPosse

Our Mission

The mission of Project Marilyn is to ensure everyone has a healthy and dignified period. PERIOD. Project Marilyn assembles period kits and distributes them to other nonprofits. Period supplies are often overlooked so Project Marilyn is working to fill that void.

Message From Our Founder

It is important to me that you know Project Marilyn is only making an impact because of you, our #PeriodPosse. Our little nonprofit is grateful for all of your love and support. We also appreciate you using your voice to spread the word about our mission to #endperiodpoverty in Southern Nevada.
-Wendi Schweigart

Project Marilyn Bags

Each Project Marilyn bag contains enough tampons, maxi pads and wipes to carry a person through their monthly cycle. We are confident in this method because, if you are homeless, home insecure or living in a shelter; you do not have room to store a large quantity of products. Adults and teens can carry these products with them as they move around and be confident that they are covered. Also, we feel that with this method donors will see that we are helping with an immediate, personal need.

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  • Every $10 Donated Supplies Approximately 1 Project Marilyn Bag.

*Bag contents subject to change based on current inventory and donations.

Amazon Wishlist

You can support Project Marilyn by donating period supplies from their amazon wishlist!

Community Partners

We are proud to serve the following organizations. Please contact us to if you are interested in how Project Marilyn can be of service.

Sponsors

Project Marilyn is proud to work with the following sponsors. Their consistent support makes our on going mission possible. Contact us about sponsorship opportunities.

Community Partners

We are proud to serve the following organizations. Please contact us to if you are interested in how Project Marilyn can be of service.

Sponsors

Project Marilyn is proud to work with the following sponsors. Their consistent support makes our on going mission possible. Contact us about sponsorship opportunities.

Pad the Halls

Project Marilyn is hosting an open house on December 14th from 4:00-7:00pm. Please bring a box of maxi pads (preferably the thin ones) and be ...
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Finding Marilyn Expands with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Project Marilyn proudly announces the expansion of their Finding Marilyn program into branches of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The program asks local businesses ...
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Grow with the Flow for Clark County School District

MGM Resorts and local nonprofit Project Marilyn partnered to provide over 10,000 Clark County School District students with a “Grow with the Flow,” period supply ...
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Contact

Phone: (702) 595-7027
Email: info@ProjectMarilyn.com
3840 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
By Appointment

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Sponsor A Period

For just $10 A month

sponsor someone's period

Sponsor A Period

sponsor someone's period

For just $10 A month