On the Spot

You may have heard of girls in developing countries skipping school when they had their periods due to a lack of menstrual supplies, but do you know that it happens right here in Pittsburgh?

On the Spot is a campaign to raise funds to help purchase supplies/donate supplies for local schools to hand out to girls who find themselves unsupplied and ‘on the spot.’

You can either attend their fundraiser tonight or donate online here.


Back-To-School Happy Hour
When: Today at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: The Brew Gentlemen Beer Co., 512 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA 15104
Cost: $10 at the door, or $5 and a box of supplies
Facebook Event Page: Here

On the Spot Funder Tonight!



 Via Facebook:

Remember how awkward middle school was?

Imagine you are a seventh grade girl in foster care. Life is all sorts of awkward. For many local girls like this, some days are worse than awkward. For many girls in foster care or unstable family situations suddenly finding yourself in school, with your period, and WITHOUT supplies is an unfortunately regular occasion

Join us at Nico's to drink beer, and make sure that no girl in our area has to struggle to find these basic necessities!

All your (and Oprah's) favorite things will be back:
Menstrual products
Silent auction
Cookie table

$10 or $5 and a package of pads/tampons.

PS: Wednesday is Pitchers and Pizza night at Nico's, so start training your stomach for the amount of food and beer you will be ingesting.

**On the Spot is a campaign to raise funds to help purchase menstrual supplies for local schools to hand out to girls who find themselves unsupplied and ‘on the spot.’ For more information about the project check out our facebook page or go to our website: http://pghonthespot.wordpress.com/ ( You can also find out how to donate if for some reason drinks, pizza, and cookies don't sound like a good time!)

On the Spot Fundraiser
When: Tonight! March 6, 2013, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Where: Nico's, 178 Pearl St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224 (map)
More Info/RSVP: Facebook

 

One of the auction items includes 2 tickets sitting in the Harris Family box to see the Penguins play on March 17th, courtesy of F. Dok Harris! 

 

The big storm was a big bust, so come out, have fun, and support Pittsburgh girls!

Blog for Sister Supplies

On the Spot is a local organization which provides menstrual products to girls in local public schools. Many local students do not have access to proper menstrual products for various reasons, including economic hardship and disrupted family situations. Teachers, nurses and administrators at the schools do their best to provide the products, but pay for them out of their own pockets. Even more heartbreaking, young girls stay home from school while menstruating. Think these products are covered under food stamps? They aren't!

This month, On the Spot is teaming up with The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project to help out these girls. They're asking that you donate menstrual products in a tote bag and bring it to one of the many drop-off spots (see here). Here's some suggestions on what to stock in the bag:

Box of pads, any size. Variety is good. Special need for pads designed for young girls.

Box of tampons, any size. Variety is good.

Panty liners, any variety. Unscented is best.

New reusable products are welcome, too. If we can give women choices, that’s good.

New or gently used tote bags. Backpacks also useful.

Sample and trials are fine as long as they are sealed.

And, please check here and here for more ways that you can help!

Scarf down cookies and beer for a great cause!

Scarf down cookies and beer to help local girls!
Via On the Spot:

On the Spot Round 3!

Looking to gorge yourself on cookies and other baked treats while donating menstrual supplies to girls in need around the Pittsburgh region? You’re in luck, On the Spot will be hosting another party to gather donations to supply girls with the menstrual supplies they need.

When: Tuesday May 24th, 6pm – 9pm

Where: Hough’s in Greenfield (563 Greenfield Avenue)

Costs: $10 or $5 and a package of pads or tampons (pads preferred)

All the stuff you love will be back: raffle prizes, a 50/50, a DJ, and of course: multiple cookie tables!

Facebook page here.

That Time of the Month -- On the Spot

We've written about On the Spot before because it's an excellent project. On the Spot raises awareness and much needed funds to purchase pads and tampons for girls who have irregular access to these products. As the co-founder puts it:

For girls in foster care, unstable family situations, economically troubled households and shelters, “that time of the month” brings panic and uncertainty. Many skip school for lack of an alternative. In some local schools local staff provides products out of their own pocket to make sure girls have a back-up.

On the Spot will be holding a back to school fundraiser this Friday:

WHEN: Friday, September 10th
WHERE: Remedy in Lawrenceville (5121 Butler Street)
DETAILS: The event will include a paper bag auction, a cookie table, a DJ, and drink specials. Admission is $10 or $5 and a box of pads/tampons.

Can't make it? Donate products or money here.

On the Spot has collected over 1700 pads and distributed them to seven local schools, a women’s shelter and several after school/summer programs for girls. The project was also able to put together and distribute several hundred personal care bags for boys and girls in need. On the spot is a project of Desiree VanTassel and Jennifer England. All funds and products are distributed by Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Education Fund, (a 501c3) in schools that have a demonstrated need for help.
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What We Missed

With all the HCR posting, here's some things we missed:

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When: Today, Mar 22, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Kuhn's Market, 700 Beulah Rd., Wilkins Twp. PA 15145
Who: United Food and Commercial Workers local 23 and community groups

It's that time of the month...
On the Spot is asking you to donate a box of supplies for girls in and around Pittsburgh who don’t have access. http://pghonthespot.wordpress.com/events

Help Prevent Teen Dating Violence: PA House Bill 2026, “Demi Brae Cuccia Law”
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Labor Board Rules In Favor of Workers United SEIU In Aramark Mellon Arena Worker Case
Now Aramark has no excuse for not negotiating.
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Cookie Table & Cosmos for a Good Cause!

(Some of the actual cookies you can enjoy tonight.)
Just a reminder that the Inaugural On The Spot Happy Hour Fundraiser is this evening.

On the Spot is a new campaign to raise money to provide menstrual products to girls in local public schools. Many girls actually have to skip school because they don't have access to these products!

Event Details:

Inaugural On The Spot Happy Hour Fundraiser

Monday, February 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Over the Bar Cafe
2518 East Carson St.
Pittsburgh PA 15203

DJ Mary Mack, Kellee Maize, Silent Auction, Drink Specials ($2 Yeunglings, $3 drafts, and $4 On the Spot Cosmo), and Cookie Table

$10 or $5 and a box of supplies (pads preferred)

More info here.
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On the Spot

From the folks @ On the Spot:

A fundraiser on February 22 will kick off On the Spot, a new campaign to raise money to provide menstrual products to girls in local public schools. Many local students do not have access to proper menstrual products for various reasons, including economic hardship and disrupted family situations. Teachers, nurses and administrators at the schools do their best to provide the products, but pay for them out of their own pockets. Even more heartbreaking, young girls stay home from school while menstruating. How can these girls receive a proper education if they are missing multiple days every month or are distracted and stressed while in school?

On the Spot is an independent project of Jennifer England and Desiree VanTassel in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Education Department. All funds raised will be donated to Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and used to purchase supplies.

Event Details:

Join Us for the Inaugural On The Spot Happy Hour Fundraiser!

Monday, February 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Over the Bar Cafe
2518 East Carson St.

DJ Mary Mack, Kellee Maize, Silent Auction, Drink Specials ($2 Yeunglings, $3 drafts, and $4 On the Spot Cosmo), and Cookie Table

$10 or $5 and a box of supplies (pads preferred)

And here I thought that this was only a problem in places like Africa. Help out anyway you can. You can still make a donation if you can't make the event.
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