Co-Warehousing for Nonprofits: How Elevator Helped Access Period Grow

At first, it seemed out of reach. Why Elevator Changed Everything
That solution came in the form of Elevator—an innovative co-warehousing space. But after touring the facility, she realized the bigger obstacle was not moving in. "I thought, there’s no way we can make this work," Kristin recalled.

What started in her garage is now a statewide movement making a real impact. For Kristin Lowrey, founder of Access Period, this was reality—until she found Elevator, a co-warehousing community designed for elevator growth-minded organizations. When running a nonprofit on a tight budget, it’s easy to get buried in logistics.

Elevator didn’t just store boxes—it gave Access Period the breathing room to grow. When done right, it solves real problems, builds real relationships, and opens the door to long-term impact. Co-Warehousing for nonprofits isn’t just a trendy idea.

And it turns out, she wasn’t alone. "For every person in need in Nebraska, there’s someone willing to help," she explained. That’s when Access Period was born. Instead of treating period poverty as a side issue, Kristin made it her central mission.

Donors were giving what they could, but it wasn’t meeting demand. Starting from Scratch: One Woman’s Mission
Kristin Lowrey didn’t set out to start a nonprofit. While working with a program for former foster youth, she saw a recurring gap—there were never enough menstrual products. Other nonprofits she contacted echoed the same message: menstrual products are too expensive and too complex to consistently provide.