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Girls in Lockup Deserve Dignity | Fort Wayne News
In Fort Wayne, a group of student leaders from the Girls Research Committee is running the “Dignity Drive” to collect hygiene essentials like pads, tampons, and bras for girls in the Allen County Juvenile Justice System—ensuring they’re not left to struggle through puberty or daily life without basic dignity. Born from a 2020 study revealing widespread mental health struggles and lack of support among local girls, this initiative empowers young women by showing them they’re not alone. Donations can be dropped off at the YMCA, Community School Engagement Center, Precision Haircuts, and…
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