By applying the REM model to all PPG programs, we’re able to accomplish measurable and impactful outputs that benefit those in need.

ppg history

Power Pump Girls, Inc. (PPG) was founded in 2017 with the belief that women are better together, placing focus on creating intentional gatherings for women to build relationships based on passion, advocacy, and service.

PPG founders,  Sherin Dawud and Raina Vallot, sought to address a need in their community. The need was to provide a safe space for women to come together and create something bigger than themselves. With a bold vision to commission women to inspire action & influence change, Sherin and Raina created Power Pump Girls, Inc. (PPG), and the organization began hosting local events geared towards developing attendees into community leaders. 

A year after its conception, Power Pump Girls, Inc. became an official 501c3 non-profit organization, allowing the agency to broaden its reach in the community with the help of donor and grant funding. PPG uses its platform to provide education and awareness on issues related to menstruation, poverty, and health through public speaking events, podcasts, blogs, and social media.Now offering community programming, online resources and purposeful merchandise, Power Pump Girls, Inc. continues to create intentional gatherings for women to build relationships that ultimately impact culture. 

In 2019, PPG launched “secured.”, a period equity program, aimed at eradicating the stigma of menstruation and improving quality of life during menstruation. As part of the secured. program, PPG hosts fundraisers and product drives to collect menstrual products and partners with local schools, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations to distribute the products and identify other needs of the community. Since 2019, PPG has successfully secured funding via capital campaigns, microgrants and merchandise sales. Additionally, the program has been hosted over 150 educational hours, and received more than 50,000 product donations for the secured. program, benefiting hundreds of women across the state of Louisiana.

In 2020, PPG was an advocate for the passing of Louisiana House Bill No. 328, which allowed cities to waive sales taxes on feminine hygiene products and diapers. PPG mobilized members via social media and newsletters to raise awareness of the issue and write letters in support for the bill. House Bill 328 passed in both houses of the Louisiana Legislature before being signed into Law in 2020. The “Pink Tax” bill was later adopted at a municipal level in the City of Baton Rouge, eliminating the local sales tax on all menstrual products and diapers.