Share the Dignity

We have all the essential items to include in your different #ItsintheBag donations on one handy checklist! Download the full #ItsintheBag shopping list on our website here - https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy Make Christmas brighter for vulnerable women and girls by dropping your filled #ItsintheBag donation to any Bunnings nationwide from 15 November – 1 December 2024.

💝Twelve days of It’s in the Bag💝 In TWELVE days, collection points at your local Bunnings will be open to accept all your generous #ItsInTheBag donations! To help you prepare, we’ve put together the TWELVE DAYS OF #ITSINTHEBAG where each day we will suggest an idea for items you could include in your donation this year. On the FIRST day of #itsinthebag, you could add to your bag: something for that time of month🩸 In our Bloody Big Survey, we discovered that a whopping 59.6% of women experiencing homelessness reportedly had to improvise on period products due to cost. Imagine having to use a sock or toilet paper when you have your period! For women escaping domestic violence and experiencing homelessness that may not have access to these basic period products, the inconvenience and discomfort of having their period is intensified. To return some dignity to these women, consider adding a variety of period products to your bag so she has the best chance of getting through her time of month – this could be a box of tampons, packet of pads, a period cup or any other period product essential that you may use. Please ensure all items in your bag are new, unused and/or sealed. What is your go-to period product? Let us know what period products you will be including in your #itsinthebag. ------------- #ItsInTheBag is Share the Dignity's annual event where we encourage everyday Australians to put together bags filled with essential items to donate to women, girls, and new or expectant mums who are in need for Christmas. Donations for #ItsInTheBag will be welcome at all Bunnings stores across Australia from 15 November – 1 December 2024. All items you add to your bag should be new, unused, and/or sealed. For a full list and to find out more visit https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #twelvedaysofitsinthebag

SOUTH AUSSIES 📢 We could use your help! If you have some spare time, we would appreciate your help to pick up bag donations from your local Bunnings and drop them to a local charity 🎒👜 We are looking for volunteers throughout SA, but particularly volunteers for these locations: - Berri - Edwardstown - Kent Town - Littlehampton - McCracken - Mile End - Modbury - Mount Gambier - Murraylands - Oaklands Park - Port Lincoln - Prospect - Roxby Downs You can learn more about becoming a volunteer and register here: https://lnkd.in/gJHMR5W

A gentle reminder that just one bag has the power to change a life. That’s the heart of #itsinthebag—your kindness goes directly to a woman or girl in need. It saddens us deeply when we receive messages from people who feel pressured to put together multiple bags just to participate. Some have said, “I used to make just one bag, but now I feel like it’s not enough because I see others doing so much more.” If you’ve ever felt this way, please know that it was never our intent. One bag is more than enough. Even our Founder, Rochelle, carefully crafts one bag each year, pouring love into every item, just like you. One story that moved Rochelle deeply was about a 16-year-old girl who received a teen bag while staying in crisis accommodation. It was her only gift on Christmas morning, a day she woke up far from home but safe. Inside that bag, she found a necklace and a bottle of perfume—the very first jewellery and perfume she’d ever owned. Imagine the power of that single gift, how it made her feel seen, valued, and a little more hopeful. The impact of one bag goes beyond words. How can you measure the joy you brought to that young girl’s heart, the hope you ignited, the sense that people out their care? The truth is, there is no way to measure that kind of impact. So please, never doubt the power of putting together just one bag. It’s cherished, appreciated, and valued more than we can express. Together, one bag at a time, we’re making a world of difference. With gratitude, Share the Dignity

We urgently need more Sheroes in NT 🚨 What better gift is there to know that you’re helping those in need this Christmas?! You can volunteer as much or as little as you can and even around your schedule! 💝 If this sounds like something you’re interested in, we are in need of volunteers to support in the following areas: - Alawa - Anula - Bayview - Berrimah - Braitling - Brinkin - Buffalo Creek - Casuarina - Coconut Grove - Coonawarra - Darwin - East Point - Fannie Bay - Hidden Valley - Holmes - Humpty Doo - Jingili - Karama - Larrakeyah - Leanyer - Lee Point - Ludmilla - Lyons - Malak - Marrara - Millner - Moil - Muirhead - Nakara - Nightcliff - Northlakes - Palmerston - Parap - Rapid Creek - Sanderson - Stuart Park - The Gardens - The Narrows - Tiwi - Wagaman - Wanguri - Winnellie - Woolner - Wulagi You can learn more about becoming a volunteer and register here: https://lnkd.in/gJHMR5W

This is why we exist… THIS is why we do what we do… to provide that little bit of love and light during a tough time for vulnerable women and girls 💕 This message had us in tears… take a read: "I recently left my abusive partner after months of planning. Today I received keys to a safe house for myself and 2 young children. I also received a bag. Not just any bag, but a bag that brought tears to my eyes. I packed up our whole lives in less than 3 hours and of course I didn't remember the simple things I would need for myself. This bag will make my transition into my new home easier. To most people, it's just a bag. To me it's the start of my new life. I will wear my bag with pride and cherish it for years to come. Thank you so much!" You too can have this impact on someone's life. Donate a bag filled with essential items at Bunnings from November 15 – December 1 2024. Learn what to include here: https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

What is one thing you couldn’t have gone without in your hospital bag when giving birth? Post it in the comments below and share some inspiration for our Mum & Bub #ItsintheBag donations 🩷 Our #ItsintheBag donations are highly requested by our charities and are packed with the essentials a mum and her bub need to make the transition that little bit easier. These bags are an absolute lifesaver for mums who have fled domestic violence to ensure the safety of their bub. Collection points open at all Bunnings stores nationwide from November 15 – December 1 2024, don’t forget to tie a purple ribbon on Mum & Bub bags! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

Every year, COPE Sensitive Freight travel thousands of kilometers to help deliver our period products and It’s in the Bag goodies across the country. They were a key support during our recent packing event at St Patrick’s College - delivering 41 pallets of stock in plus collecting a whopping 48 pallets of packed bags, ready for their new homes. COPE will deliver these bags all over Australia, from Kununurra to Bairnsdale! A massive thank you to COPE for all their hard work supporting us and those experiencing menstrual inequity. 

The impact a handwritten note can have on woman or girl who has fled domestic violence or is experiencing homelessness is so much more than you could ever imagine. We have heard of recipients carrying their note with them during court cases, keeping it in their wallet, having it inside their handbag and even framing it for their bedside table. How beautiful is that? If you have writer’s block or not sure what to write, you can include anything from your favourite quote, some motivational lines from a song or book or even a Christmas card. Do you include a note? Share some inspiration about what you write below 🙏🩷 Learn more about the items to include in your donation here - https://lnkd.in/d8GxA4yy

On this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down and chats with an incredible It’s in the Bag recipient, Amy. Amy’s story is one of strength and survival, after falling into a controlling and abusive relationship, she and her daughter endured fear, isolation, and manipulation. “The impact that he had on me mentally and emotionally and my daughter, you can't reverse that”. After bravely escaping the relationship, she and her daughter received an It’s in the Bag donation that renewed their hope and reminded them of the kindness they deserved. “Words can't say thank you enough for what you gave us”. Amy’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of helping others in times of need. We’d love you to listen, follow and leave a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/g8XSkU_R