Alliance for Incarcerated Women Partners with Dr. Bronner’s and the DC Department of Corrections to Deliver Essential Hygiene Products to Incarcerated Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2025
Washington, DC — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alliance for Incarcerated Women (AIW) is proud to announce a meaningful collaboration with Dr. Bronner’s, The Hygiene Bank Association, and the DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC) to provide a substantial donation of soap for women housed at the DC DOC.
Access to basic hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, and menstrual supplies is not a luxury. It is a matter of dignity, health, and human rights. Yet, incarcerated women often face significant barriers to obtaining these essentials, with consequences for both physical well-being and mental health.
“This donation is more than just a shipment of products—it’s a statement that every woman’s dignity matters,” said Julia Keleher, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Incarcerated Women. “We are grateful to Dr. Bronner’s for their generosity, and to the DC Department of Corrections for working alongside us to make this possible. Partnerships like these remind us that real change takes all of us—corporate leaders, advocacy networks, and correctional facilities—working together toward a common goal.”
By bringing together corporate partners, advocacy organizations, and correctional leadership, AIW is helping to close the dignity gap for women impacted by incarceration. This collaboration demonstrates the power of shared commitment to meeting both urgent needs and long-term goals for health and dignity.
As AIW looks ahead to its Fall Hygiene Drive, the organization is inviting student organizations, campus groups, and service clubs to join the effort. “Partnerships like this show what is possible when we come together. We invite the next wave of leaders to step up, take action, and help us make dignity the standard for all,” Keleher said.
For more information on how to host a collection or fundraiser for the Fall Hygiene Drive, contact AIW at info@aiw.ngo.
About the Alliance for Incarcerated Women
The Alliance for Incarcerated Women supports incarcerated women and their families through advocacy, legal assistance, and access to essential services. AIW addresses the unique challenges faced by women in prison by promoting healing, empowering self-advocacy, and assisting with successful reintegration into society.
About Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s is a family-owned company known for its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible products, guided by a set of Cosmic Principles that shape everything from soapmaking to activism. These principles emphasize working hard, growing responsibly, treating employees as family with progressive benefits, building fair relationships with suppliers, respecting the Earth through sustainability, and actively supporting a range of social and environmental causes
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