“Under Her” to Collect personal items for women

Grassroots organization Under Her will launch efforts to support women in need by collecting bras and feminine products at the “Packing Her Bag, Pushing Her Thru” social to be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Dumfries Community Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Donations can be dropped off anytime during the social.

Under Her will be accompanied by local nonprofit Real Women Moving Forward, LLC of Dumfries and feature guest speaker Cydny Neville of Neville Empowerment Network, Inc. The event will also include live music by local R&B performer Jay Durr.

“We will be supporting women through donating bras and feminine products. We also hope to mentor young women by focusing on mental health, as well as domestic abuse,” said Under Her founder Shaye Brooks.

A divorced mother of four who has struggled with poverty and adversity, Brooks founded Under Her when she became aware of how difficult it was for girls and women to receive basic personal necessities.

The effort is a local one, said Brooks. “We do not ship the donations out. They will be donated to local shelters, churches and whoever needs them.”

Brooks has connected with other nonprofits, including Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) and the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter, among other local organizations to learn how best to distribute the donations.

The Dumfries Community Center is located at 17757 Main Street, Dumfries. For more information, visit www.UnderHer.org.