Project Marilyn Celebrates Period Action Day with a Period Packing Party at Lexicon Bank

October 12th Event Supported by Lexicon Bank and Aunt Flow to Address Period Poverty in Nevada

Project Marilyn, a Nevada-based nonprofit dedicated to combating period poverty, is excited to announce its upcoming Period Packing Party in honor of Period Action Day on October 12th. The event, aimed at addressing the needs of those affected by period poverty, will take place at the facilities generously provided by Lexicon Bank and supported by Lexicon Bank and Aunt Flow.

Event Details:

Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Lexicon Bank, 330 South Rampart Blvd, Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Hosted By: Project Marilyn, Lexicon Bank, and Aunt Flow

Period Action Day is “A GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND STIGMA THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE”. To support this initiative, Project Marilyn is organizing a Period Packing Party, where Lexicon Bank staff will come together to assemble period supply kits, each with enough supplies for an entire cycle.

Key Highlights of the Event:

Community Involvement: Staff members from Lexicon Bank and members of the community will join forces to pack Project Marilyn period kits for distribution.
Educational Component: Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about period poverty and how they can contribute to solving this critical issue.
Support from Partners: Lexicon Bank is providing the venue and products for this impactful event, and Aunt Flow, a leader in menstrual product innovation, will also supply high-quality products for the period kits.

“We are thrilled to partner with Lexicon Bank and Aunt Flow for this important cause,” said Wendi Schweigart, Founder of Project Marilyn. “Period Action Day is an opportunity to unite our community in the fight against period poverty, and we are grateful for the support of our partners in making this event possible.”

“At Lexicon Bank, we are deeply committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and we are incredibly proud to host this event to support Project Marilyn’s mission.” Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, shared, “Celebrating Period Action Day with Project Marilyn is a perfect reflection of our values here at Lexicon Bank. We believe that true social responsibility is about addressing real needs in our community, and this initiative allows us to make a meaningful impact.”

Aunt Flow, known for its commitment to sustainability and accessibility in menstrual care, is honored to contribute to the event. Jenni Genson, Director of Customer Success at Aunt Flow, stated, “As a company dedicated to menstrual equity and access, Aunt Flow couldn’t be more proud of this partnership with Project Marilyn. Together, we can change the world, one cycle at a time.”

About Project Marilyn:
Project Marilyn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing menstrual equity and improving access to period products for individuals in need. Through donations, advocacy, and partnerships, Project Marilyn works to eliminate period poverty and ensure that menstruation does not hinder anyone’s ability to participate fully in their education and daily life. The nonprofit organization is named after and dedicated to Wendi’s mom, Marilyn.

For more information, visit https://projectmarilyn.com/

About Lexicon Bank:

Founded in 2019, Lexicon Bank is Nevada’s community-focused banking partner. Lexicon Bank provides personal, comprehensive banking services to business and individual banking clients, emphasizing creating and nurturing long-term relationships. By providing personalized services to all clients, Lexicon Bank helps to foster Southern Nevada’s economy and community—ultimately helping to grow and develop the region’s local businesses.

The Bank is redefining banking as it should be in Southern Nevada by creating a concierge-like experience for businesses, regardless of size. Lexicon Bank is located in Tivoli Village at 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150. The Bank is open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday and 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Saturdays. Clients can contact by phone at (702) 780-7700 or online at lexiconbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X @lexiconbank. Lexicon Bank is a member of the FDIC.

About Aunt Flow:

Aunt Flow is making the world better for people with periods. The first full solution to help businesses, schools, and other organizations stock their bathrooms with free and accessible tampons and pads, Aunt Flow’s patented free-vend dispensers allow companies to provide organic cotton menstrual products at no charge to all menstruators using their facilities.

The woman-owned company has dispensers currently installed in more than 47,000 bathrooms across the U.S. and growing. Committed to inclusivity, transparency, advocacy, and accessibility, the brand has donated more than six million period products to nonprofits that supply products to menstruators who need them. They call this people helping people. PERIOD.

For more information, head to www.goauntflow.com.