OUR PILLARS IN ACTION

At The P.U.P.A Project, we transform lives by focusing on four core areas that guide every product we deliver, every lesson we teach, and every partnership we build.

ACCESS & AID

WHAT IT MEANS: We ensure menstruators have the essentials they need freely, urgently, and without stigma or shame.

PROGRAMS WE OFFER:

The CoCoon Corner – a welcoming physical location where we offer menstrual products, hygiene items, and educational resources
Transition Towers – stocked cabinets with free menstrual products placed in schools and community spaces
Caterpillar Cuties – providing free, well-fitted sports bras for student athletes

Hinds Community College, Utica — Part of our HBCU Tour, where we donated menstrual products to all 7 Mississippi HBCUs.

Community Drive by Rho Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — Collecting essential menstrual products

Caterpillar Cuties Distribution Day — Providing free sports bras and body literacy education to young athletes.

EDUCATION & AWARENESS

WHAT IT MEANS: We break the silence around periods by equipping youth and families with honest, age-appropriate education.

PROGRAMS WE OFFER:

Girl, Let’s Talk About Periods – empowering in-school and summer camp sessions that teach girls about puberty, periods, and body literacy in fun and affirming ways
Periods & Pops – interactive workshops and safe spaces for fathers, brothers, mentors, and male caregivers to learn about menstrual health and how to be supportive allies

Girl, Let’s Talk About Periods hands-on program on cycle tracking, hygiene, and period product options.

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Beautiflie Youth Ambassador Program – developing leadership in girls ready to advocate for change.

Youth gain medically accurate, body-positive knowledge directly from certified professionals.

ADVOCACY & POLICY

WHAT IT MEANS: We challenge systemic barriers to menstrual equity by advocating for policy change, building community coalitions, and amplifying the voices of menstruators.

PROGRAMS WE OFFER:

Empower Your Cycle – a policy-focused initiative equipping youth and community members with the tools to advocate for menstrual equity in their schools, cities, and state
Menstrual Equity Forums – community roundtables and public conversations designed to uplift lived experiences and inform lawmakers
School & Policy Engagements – direct support and consultation with school districts and public institutions to adopt inclusive menstrual health policies

Mock Protest by Beauteflie Youth Ambassdors — Raising awareness and demanding menstrual equity in schools through youth-led demonstration

Empower Your Cycle Workshop — Guiding teens to confidently understand their bodies, embrace their menstrual health, and speak up for change.

Meeting Local Leaders — Youth heard directly from local legislators who visited camp to share insights on advocacy and how to create policy impact

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

WHAT IT MEANS: We build trust through consistent, relationship-driven outreach and by meeting people where they are, literally and figuratively.

PROGRAMS WE OFFER:

The CoCoon Crew – our volunteer team, trained to support events, distribute products, and lead local outreach efforts
CoCoon Check-Ins – mobile outreach efforts offering period supplies, hygiene kits, and educational resources in underserved areas
Seasonal Giving Campaigns – holiday and back-to-school drives like the Back to Flow Bash: Hygiene Giveaway for Back to School and Nourish the Need: Dry Food Giveaway, designed to support menstruators and their families year-round

Sharing menstrual products and resources at a local Health & Wellness Fair while educating the community about The P.U.P.A Project.

Delivering supplies and support directly to students by equipping schools with menstrual hygiene essentials.

Our Cocoon Crew volunteers in action — hands-on support our mission, build trust in the community, and ensure no one is left behind.