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Meet The Neighbor

“Thank you to Zip Codes Magazine for highlighting our Founder, Wendi Schweigart, in your Meet the Neighbor section of your publication.  We sincerely appreciate you spreading the word and helping us in our mission to end period poverty in Southern Nevada.” Click Here To Read The Full Article >>>

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Birthday Letter to Marilyn

Dear Mom: On October 25, 1936 Marilyn Lorraine Kurtzman, you graced the world with your presence. MOM, Marilyn, the one to whom we’ve dedicated our mission to #EndPeriodPoverty. Were you perfect in life? Well no, don’t haunt me for saying that! BUT you were the perfect example of unconditional love. The perfect example of how

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Project Marilyn Donates More Than 1,000 Feminine Hygiene Bags to Homeless Women & Children, Partners with Local Charities

Project Marilyn, a non-profit organization in Southern Nevada, provides monthly feminine hygiene products to homeless women and teens in need. The charity, which recently began in April 2019, was founded by ‘Aunt Flow’s Fairy Godmother,’ Wendi Schweigart, whose foundation was in tribute to her Mother. Project Marilyn was inspired by the desire for every woman

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United Way Day Of Caring

On October 4, 2019 Project Marilyn participated in our first United Way Day of Caring.  Eleven volunteers came to help us.  Nine of who were from The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).Together we packed over 500 bags.  These bags will be heading out to The Salvation Army, The Hoving Home, The Nevada Department of

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A Letter From Safe Nest

Hello Wendi, I just wanted to take a moment to touch base with you and thank you once again for the donation of feminine hygiene products from Project Marilyn. Along with all of the staff at SafeNest’s shelter, the women residing at our shelter were so touched at your donation. The packaging alone was welcoming

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The Shade Tree

On September 4th we delivered 150 bags to The Shade Tree of Las Vegas. That 2,250 tampons, 750 pads and 750 wipes. The Shade Tree is the largest shelter of its kind in the state and is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and women with children in

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