Finding Resources for Underprivileged Groups in Aggieland
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- FRUGAL
- Purpose:
- The mission of FRUGAL will be to relieve the extra stress and discomfort that comes with menstruation, specifically within the homeless population, and providing women in poverty with clean feminine products and extra underwear (to replace soiled ones). Members of FRUGAL would use frugal means to produce these items that will be distributed. As the chief student representative of the organization, I would share my knowledge of couponing at local stores such as CVS to purchase pads, tampons, wet wipes, and underwear for very minimal prices (less than $1). This not only provides support for the organization, but it allows members to form new skills that will be helpful throughout college and beyond. Additionally, this organization would have continuing education experiences to learn about period poverty and interact with those experiencing it first-hand. Lastly, members will learn (possibly from guest speakers) about the health risks involved in ineffective use of feminine hygiene products (such as toxic shock syndrome).
- Year Founded:
- 2021
- Membership Dues:
- $20 per year
- Admits Members:
- All Year
- Meeting Locations:
- TAMU Campus
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Megha Chandran
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- megha_chandran@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 3463070310
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- https://frugaltamu.wixsite.com/frugaltamu
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 1-30
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Our organization accepts community members as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Twice per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Twice per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Twice per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Never
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Never
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Twice per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never