RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond group distributed essential undergarments, period products and shoes to about 150 women experiencing homelessness and crisis during the 11th annual Mardi Bras event on Saturday.
The initiative hosted by the nonprofit Into the Neighborhood aims to restore dignity to vulnerable women by providing items often overlooked by traditional shelters.
This year, the organization partnered with the local recovery community and the nonprofit Shood to allow guests to select their own items, including fitted athletic shoes and new socks. Guests were also treated to lunch, donuts, an art project and music…