Founded in April 2021 by two dedicated high school students in response to a critical need for menstrual products at Mound Westonka High School, Passionate Period Project is committed to ensuring free and reliable access to menstrual care for all individuals in our community. We believe that everyone deserves the dignity of having period products available when they need them, without stigma or barriers.
Our mission is to normalize conversations about menstrual health, break down harmful stigmas, and promote equity through education, advocacy, and direct service. We provide a diverse range of menstrual products—prioritizing eco-friendly options whenever feasible—to meet the varied needs of those we serve.
We carry out this mission through hands-on service projects such as organizing product drives and assembling and distributing period packs to women facing homelessness. Fundraising events support these efforts, ensuring that all donations go directly toward purchasing essential products.
Constantly evolving, we prioritize training new leaders and expanding our reach to more community locations throughout Mound Westonka and the greater Minnesota area. By scaling our operations and building partnerships, we strive to create lasting, positive change in menstrual health access both locally and beyond.
Together, we are making a difference—one bathroom, one period, and one person at a time.
Featured in Laker Pioneer article highlighting Westonka teens tackling menstruation issues (Oct 2021)
Interviewed on Wake-up Westonka to raise awareness (Oct 2021)
Received generous donation from the Rotary Club (June 2022)
Hosted a fundraiser during Giving Tuesday at Back Channel Brewery (Jan 2023)
Partnered with Johns Hopkins Violet 4 Teens Project to create a video raising menstrual health awareness (2023)
Advocated for menstrual health legislation by meeting with Senator Kelly Morrison and Representative Andrew Myers regarding SF-50 bill (Feb–Mar 2023)
Recognized in Laker Pioneer for teen advocacy on access to period products (Mar 2023)
Distributed period packs to 100+ attendees at MASC/MAHS State Convention (Apr 2023)
Packed and donated 150+ period packs for Mary’s Place and Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis (2023)
Trained young leaders to continue expanding the project (June 2023)
Planned expansions to serve Westonka community buildings (July 2023)
Impact survey results: 88% of menstruators use PPP products monthly; 97% agree the project has helped destigmatize menstrual health conversations