By Janae Sluys Our Impact June 26, 2025

Impact: Caring Hotel Partners Lead the Way in Sustainability!

This Earth Day, we are celebrating our Caring Hotel Partners. Thanks to them, 119,511 pounds of gently used hygiene products, linens, and lost & found items were saved from landfills last year. What could have been discarded was transformed into hope and dignity for vulnerable people. Together, we became leaders in environmental stewardship, showing the power of sustainability, compassion, and community, helping to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and create a greener future for the hospitality industry. A special shoutout to our top five hotels of 2024, who led the way with the most contributions by weight: #1 Pan Pacific-Whistler Mountainside 13,895 Pounds #2 Fairmont Chateau Whistler 7,647 Pounds #3 Fairmont Vancouver Airport 6,867 Pounds #4 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe 6,803 Pounds #5 The Beach Club Resort 4,753 Pounds

Q1 Accumulated Results

Key Highlights:

The Fresh Start. Behind every bar of soap and folded towel we deliver is a story of hope. The Fresh Start community is a passionate group of monthly donors who are helping restore dignity through something as simple, yet essential, as hygiene. Regular, consistent donations change lives. It allows us to plan, prepare, and deliver hygiene and linens all year long to those who need them most. Monthly donations help reach even more individuals, offering not just cleanliness but confidence, comfort, and a renewed sense of self. Small acts of care make a difference. Become a monthly donor today.
Hygiene Poverty Survey. Our findings show the growing struggles individuals and families face, lacking access to basic hygiene essentials. With this data, we can better understand the scope of hygiene poverty and how it affects physically, mentally, and socially this issue and amplify our efforts to provide support. Read the report here
Transportation Challenges. Orders have decreased due to our transportation challenges, and this has created a barrier to accessing essential hygiene products. Your donations help us address this barrier. We are also looking for new partnership to help us provide hygiene products throughout BC and Alberta efficiently.

Current Project:

Earth Day Repurposing Hygiene Campaign

We are excited to launch our second annual Repurposing Hygiene Campaign! This campaign gets individuals involved by having our donation bins in centrally located places. Join us in donating new or gently used hygiene products. Help protect our planet and fight hygiene poverty in our community. Starting on #EarthDay, April 22nd, through to May 22nd What can you donate?

New or unused (most needed): deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, incontinence products, razors, feminine products, lip balm.
New or gently used: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion.

Where to drop off your donations? 📍 Canadian Tire at Hillside Centre 📍 Saje Wellness at Mayfair shopping 📍 Soap for Hope Canada Warehouse (426B William St.) 📍 Tillicum Centre (lower level, at the bottom of the escalator) Thank you

for sponsoring this campaign.

Words of Gratitude ❤️

“I want to take a moment to express Sage Haven Society’s deepest gratitude for the incredible work you do at Soap for Hope Canada all year long. The impact of your work is profound. The hygiene items and linens you help process are not just products; they are lifelines. They bring dignity, health, and hope to those in need. Our patrons often face difficult circumstances and receive these items with immense gratitude.“

Tracy Melis Drop-in Centre Coordinator Sage Haven Society-Port Alberni

Coming up…

Five Hearts, One Purpose:UnGala This first-of-its-kind, fun-filled event is a collaboration between four local charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Greater Victoria Festival Society, Power To Be, and Soap for Hope Canada. We have united to share resources, amplify impact, and raise funds together, all to help our community.. Do not miss this event. Save the date: June 14, 2025.

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Our Event Calendar

April 14 until Friday, May 16 – Hygiene Drive at St Michael’s University School. Students have choosen us to support our mission by hosting a Hygiene Drive for our repurposing campaign. This initiative promotes community care and environmental responsibility.
April 23, the Victoria Foundation, with the Gadsden Core session. A group of 50 people will be touring our warehouse and learning about our program and social enterprises.
April 25, Salish Sea Soap Pebbles will Shine at Social Value Trade Show. We will be attending this event organized by Destination Vancouver and Buy Social Canada. We will be featuring our Salish Sea Soap Pebbles, our Caring Hotel program, and showcasing our social enterprises.
April 29 Vital Youth Year-End Celebration. We are grateful to receive a $2,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation. Thank you to Esquimalt High School, which chose us for this grant, which will directly support our mission.
April 29–30, Salish Sea Soap Pebbles take the Spotlight at CPHR BC 2025! In Vancouver, our social enterprise will be featured as exclusive souvenirs for attendees at the event, considered Canada’s largest HR event.
May 13, Victoria Guest Services Network. We will be attending the event that yearly reunites the tourism industry from BC to showcase their best practices.
June 14. You don’t want to miss Five Hearts, One Purpose: UnGala. Don’t delay, purchase your tickets to support this collaborative event and have an evening of fun!