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Women of West St. Paul with donated period products at Neighbors, Inc.

Period Products Delivered

Six cars pulled up to Neighbors, Inc. loaded down with pads, tampons, and other period products to wrap up the Women of West St. Paul’s pad drive.

Piles of tampons and pads donated to a food shelf.

Women of West St. Paul Launch Pad Drive to Restock Neighbors, Inc.

Neighbors, Inc. is low on pads and tampons and Women of West St. Paul are stepping up to restock: “We deliver and provide receipts,” said organizer Katie Dohman.

Community Advocate Backed Pride Flag

At this weekend’s sixth annual West St. Paul Pride, former Council Member Julie Eastman was recognized with the Community Advocate Award for supporting efforts to fly the Pride flag at city hall.

Women of West St. Paul volunteers with donated period products at Neighbors Inc.

Women of West St. Paul Donate $15,000 in Period Products

The fifth annual pad drive from the local advocacy group Women of West St. Paul came to a close with a total of $15,090 in period products donated to Neighbors, Inc.

June 26, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 26, 2023

West St. Paul City Council held a rental license hearing and approved a provisional license for the Eagle Pointe apartment complex after a long and contentious debate. The Council also approved the new sign and mural ordinance, took the next steps in the former Hy-Vee/YMCA land redevelopment, and celebrated recent accomplishments.

Pile of donated tampons, pads, and other period products.

Women of West St. Paul Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Big Pad Drive Goal

Local group hopes to raise $10,000 in 10 weeks to provide period products and meet a major need.

“It’s unacceptable that the need exists when we have so much to give,” said Sara Blair.

May 24, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: May 24, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council relaxed mask requirements at city hall and passed measures to loosen restrictions on tattoo parlors and liquor stores. The city also proclaimed June as LGBTQIA Pride Month and the Women of West St. Paul collected a trunkful of period supplies.

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