When we began building AmeyaCare, we knew that the heart of our work needed to extend beyond selling a product. Menstrual care shapes dignity, comfort, and full participation in life, yet many people still lack access to it. Our buy-two, donate-one model was created for that exact reason. This commitment recently allowed us to donate 50 pairs of AmeyaCare reusable underwear to Dignity Matters, a Massachusetts-based organization serving women in crisis.
Who Dignity Matters Supports
Dignity Matters provides menstrual supplies, underwear, and bras to women experiencing:
- Homelessness or unstable housing
- Domestic violence and transitional sheltering situations
- Financial hardship or job loss
- Long-term instability affecting basic needs
Their work helps women avoid situations such as:
- Skipping school or work due to a lack of supplies
- Using unsafe DIY alternatives
- Facing embarrassment, discomfort, or limited mobility
These are issues rarely acknowledged, even though they influence physical health, mental wellbeing, and financial independence.
Why Donating Underwear Matters
Providing reusable menstrual underwear has a unique outcome because it:
- Supports multiple months of use
- Reduces reliance on disposable pads or tampons
- Improves hygiene consistently
- Lowers recurring monthly expenses
- Reduces plastic-based product waste
Something as simple as secure, lasting menstrual care can shift someone’s sense of control and dignity.
How This Aligns with Our Mission
This donation directly reflects the values behind AmeyaCare:
- Dignity that is accessible, not conditional
- Sustainable solutions that last beyond one cycle
- Shared responsibility, where every purchase holds meaning
Every order multiplies into impact. When someone buys two pairs, another woman receives a product she would not otherwise have access to. That is not symbolism. It is immediate change.
What Comes Next
Our long-term goal is to continue expanding donations through partnerships with shelters nationwide. Each milestone reminds us that menstrual health is not an optional commodity. It is a fundamental right tied to confidence, opportunity, and personal agency.
Together, we are working toward a world where no woman has to choose between safety, hygiene, and dignity.
By: Anushka Jetly
