The Violet Project
Health ServicesGrant: $25,000
Website: https://www.violetproject.org/
The Violet Project empowers Maryland’s youth, particularly those in low-income communities, with accessible sexual and reproductive health services and education. Through a peer network, young people gain the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their sexual and reproductive health and receive clinical care adjunct services. The Violet Project provides free menstrual and safer sex products as well no-cost at-home sexually transmitted infection tests. Those who test positive can receive free treatment from volunteer Johns Hopkins OB-GYNs. The Circle funding will be used to support the volunteer coordinator and outreach coordinator who manage the 700-strong volunteer network. Additionally, our funds will be used to help defray the shipping costs of the free products and tests available to participants.