Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Period emergencies can cause girls to miss class time. Sylvia's Sisters work to prevent that.

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According to the nonprofit, 64 percent of local girls have had to miss class, stay home or leave school entirely due to a lack of access to period products.

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Period emergencies can cause girls to miss class time. Sylvia's Sisters work to prevent that. (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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According to the nonprofit, 64 percent of local girls have had to miss class, stay home or leave school entirely due to a lack of access to period products.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
HELPING TO KEEP GIRLS IN SCHOOL (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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According to local nonprofit Sylvia's Sisters, around 64% of Rich-mond-area female students have had to miss class, stay home or leave school entirely because of a lack of access to period products.