The Student Advocates for Maternal & Child Health Equity (SAMCHE), a student-led interest group at the Zilber College of Public Health, organized a successful donation drive to support the Sojourner Family Peace Center. The focus of this drive was collecting menstrual hygiene products to address the essential needs of women and birthing people served by the Center.
SAMCHE, which operates under the Maternal and Child Health Catalyst Training Program, collected items such as panty liners, tampons, and disposable pads. The donations were delivered in person to Sojourner, where the student leadership team met with Executive Director Carmen Pitre to present the items and express appreciation for the Center’s work in supporting families affected by domestic violence. This initiative reflects SAMCHE’s ongoing commitment to advancing equity in maternal and child health across Wisconsin.