{"id":440882,"date":"2021-02-22T10:08:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=440882"},"modified":"2021-02-22T10:08:20","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:08:20","slug":"diva-makers-of-the-divacup-support-launch-of-breonna-taylor-room-with-new-partnership-and-55000-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/diva-makers-of-the-divacup-support-launch-of-breonna-taylor-room-with-new-partnership-and-55000-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Diva, makers of the DivaCup support launch of \u201cBreonna Taylor Room\u201d with new partnership and $55,000 donation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nDiva\u2019ssocial impactprogramDivaCares launches new partnership with Philadelphia-based organization, No More Secrets, to support drop-in centre with financial backing.
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Toronto, ON, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After launching several successful partnerships,\u00a0Diva International\u00a0Inc.\u00a0(Diva), makers of the\u00a0DivaCup, announce their partnership with\u00a0No More Secrets\u00a0via\u00a0DivaCares,\u00a0Diva\u2019s social impact program.\u00a0The partnership supports\u00a0No More Secrets\u2019\u00a0new\u00a0drop-in\u00a0center,\u00a0within which\u00a0the\u00a0\u2018Breonna Taylor Room\u2019\u00a0will provide a safe resting place for busy families.\u00a0\u00a0DivaCares\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0contributing\u00a0$5000\u00a0to\u00a0No More Secret\u2019s\u00a0initiative,\u00a0along with product donation,\u00a0totaling\u00a0a\u00a0value\u00a0over\u00a0$55,000\u00a0USD.\u00a0This financial and product backing goes toward\u202faiding\u202fthe organization in continuing\u202ftheir important community-focused work\u202fin\u00a0Philadelphia.\u00a0Being the only physical location of\u00a0its\u00a0kind, the\u00a0room\u00a0will act as a hub for\u00a0menstruators\u00a0and their families to come relax\u00a0and\u00a0receive assistance.\u00a0
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\u201cWe\u00a0love that we are partnering with Diva because they genuinely care about our populations\u201d said\u00a0No More Secrets founder Lynette Medley. \u201cDiva was different in their approach to assisting us in addressing period\u00a0care\u00a0in vulnerable communities. They understood that one product doesn\u2019t fit all and valued the importance of allowing persons a choice in their Menstrual care regardless of their race or socioeconomic status.\u00a0No more secrets MBS Inc. values this partnership with Diva because it not only supports our efforts but also uplifts and amplifies the authentic voices and experiences of our communities.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0
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No More Secrets\u00a0was launched in 2012\u00a0by sexual awareness educator and counselor, Lynette Medley.\u00a0The\u00a0organization\u00a0seeks\u00a0to provide a safe space\u00a0spite to\u00a0vulnerable communities.\u00a0In the nine years\u00a0since its launch, the organization\u00a0has\u00a0provided\u00a0educational resources and workshops\u00a0to help with wellness\u00a0and well-being.\u00a0Lynette and her daughter\u00a0Nya\u00a0personally deliver over 38,000 period products a week\u00a0to Black\u00a0communities\u00a0across\u00a0Philadelphia.\u00a0
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\ufffc\u201cNo More Secrets\u00a0is an important organization that holds\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0values we hold here at Diva,\u201d says CEO and co-founder Carinne Chambers-Saini of the partnership. \u201cWe\u00a0are\u00a0grateful to be working with an inspiring\u00a0group of women and change-makers, who are\u00a0deeply\u00a0committed to ending period poverty and increasing\u00a0communal resources for people across Philadelphia.\u00a0
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According to a recent study conducted in the U.S., \u201c64% of participants reported being unable to afford menstrual products in the previous year\u201d (BioMed Central Women\u2019s Health, 2021).\u00a0Equipping the \u2018Breonna Taylor Room\u2019 with\u202freusable\u00a0menstrual product such as the\u00a0DivaCup,\u202fwhile\u00a0also\u00a0providing financial support for\u202fNo More Secrets\u00a0will aid the organization in\u202fachieving\u202ftheir goal of providing a safe\u00a0space to\u00a0meet the needs of the people they serve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n About No More Secrets<\/u>
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Established in 2012,\u00a0Lynette Medley\u00a0set out to create\u00a0a platform to engage in crucial conversations with persons of all ages, allowing them the freedom of embracing their true selves and\u00a0identities.\u00a0The organization seeks to\u00a0decrease silence, stigmas and secrecy by increasing self-love, self-esteem and socialization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n About Diva International\u202f\u00a0<\/u>\n <\/p>\n

Established in\u00a02002, Diva\u2019s founders, Francine Chambers and her daughter, Carinne Chambers-Saini, have become disruptors in the menstrual care industry, passionately following their dream to create a menstrual cup, a healthy and effective alternative to disposables. Their product, the\u202fDivaCup, is an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to disposable tampons and pads, offering up to 12 hours of leak-free protection. Diva is also passionately committed to its\u202fsocial impact\u202fprogram,\u202fDivaCares. Its mission is to establish meaningful partnerships globally to address issues of accessibility, menstrual equity, and education. As Diva believes that menstruation should be a fact of life, not life-limiting, the company is passionately committed to breaking taboos surrounding menstruation worldwide. For more information, please visit\u202fdivacares.com.\u202f\u00a0
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\n Get Social with the\u202fDivaCup:\u202f\u00a0<\/u>\n <\/p>\n

Twitter:\u202ftwitter.com\/TheDivaCup &\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instagram:\u202finstagram.com\/thedivacup\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202ffacebook.com\/thedivacup\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

YouTube:\u202fyoutube.com\/TheDivaCup\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

LinkedIn:\u202flinkedin.com\/DivaInternational\u202f\u00a0
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CEO and co-founder of Diva, makers of the\u00a0DivaCup, Carinne Chambers-Saini is available for interview upon request.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Founder of No More Secrets Lynnette Medley is available for interview upon request.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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