Join the H.O.O.D.

We are growing every day to provide more reproductive healthcare resources and services to gyrls in our community—come join the H.O.O.D. Movement!

If you are a Chicagoland gyrl looking to join an organization dedicated to providing services and programs designed to help you thrive … join the H.O.O.D. Movement.

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Our Programs and Services

  • H.O.O.D. Kits

    Gyrls have the right to experience their periods with dignity. H.O.O.D. Kits provide teenage gyrls with the supplies needed to take care of their hygiene, including soaps, feminine hygiene products, and more.

    Request a H.O.O.D. Kit

  • Degrees B4™ Diapers

    Degrees B4 Diapers is a 3-month course that provides free comprehensive, medically accurate, age appropriate, reproductive health education to adolescent gyrls in addition to post-secondary guidance. Upon completion gyrls are empowered to make informed and responsible choices about their health and higher learning pursuits.

  • She’s So H.O.O.D. Award Show

    Our She’s So H.O.O.D. Award Show recognizes and rewards teen gyrls who are excelling despite their circumstances and challenges. Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. works with local schools and community-based organizations to select nominees aged 13–19 residing in Chicagoland, culminating in an award ceremony where the winners are highlighted and showcased on our digital media channels and in local Chicago media outlets.