Women’s History Month: Expanding Access for Girls in Sarpy County Schools

At Weitz, we believe building stronger communities goes beyond the jobsite. It means supporting the people who live, learn, and grow in the places where we work, especially women and girls. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight efforts that remove barriers and help the next generation thrive.

In Sarpy County’s four school districts, approximately 2,500 girls in grades 5-12 qualify for free or reduced lunch, putting many at risk of period poverty, or the lack of access to essential menstrual products. Nationwide, nearly one in four students face this challenge, and 44% of teens report stress or embarrassment due to limited access.

The impact goes beyond discomfort, it affects education. Missing even one day of school each month can disrupt learning and skill development. By ninth grade, attendance is a stronger predictor of graduation than test scores, highlighting how critical consistent access truly is.

That’s where Weitz team member Troy Gibler, Senior Business Development Manger | Nebraska, is making a difference. Through the Sarpy Period Project, created in partnership with Access Period, this initiative is expanding access to menstrual products across local schools. Today, it supports an estimated 2,850 students and aims to raise $107,000 annually to provide 170,000 products each quarter.

With $84,000 already raised, meaningful progress is underway, but more support is needed.

Every dollar goes further through wholesale purchasing, ensuring students can stay in school, focused and confident.

Learn more or contribute at accessperiod.com/sarpycounty.