This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re launching our 2025 Hygiene Drive—a meaningful opportunity for your organization to support people experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.
Access to basic hygiene essentials can promote dignity, improve well-being, and provide a powerful foundation for self-care. By hosting a drive or making a financial contribution, you can make a direct and lasting impact in our community.
How It Works
1. Host a Hygiene Drive
Gather your team, community, or coworkers and collect much-needed hygiene items using our list of most-requested supplies. There’s no donation minimum—every single item helps!
We make it easy by providing:
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A list of most-needed items
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Promotional materials (flyers, email templates, etc.)
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Coordination support for drop-off or pickup
Need a simple way to get started? Use our Amazon Wish List to shop for the items most in demand.
Most-needed hygiene items include:
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Hairbrushes
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Deodorant
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Dental floss
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Shampoo & body wash
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Toothbrushes & toothpaste
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Tampons & sanitary pads
We also accept new clothing items like:
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Underwear (all sizes)
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Sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants
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Hats, gloves, and scarves
All items must be new and in original packaging.
2. Make a Financial Contribution
Looking for a simpler way to help? A financial donation enables us to purchase exactly what’s needed and deliver items directly to our crisis and residential programs.
Donation Logistics
Once your drive is complete, we’ll coordinate with you to arrange a drop-off or pickup—whichever works best. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and flexible as possible.
Get Involved
To sign up, email volunteer@peopleincorporated.org by May 1, 2025, with the following info:
✔ Your name & email
✔ Your organization’s name
✔ Whether you’d like to host a drive or make a financial contribution
We’ll get back to you within two business days with next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What items should we donate?
All items must be new and in original packaging. See the full list above for most-needed supplies.
Where do we bring donations?
We’ll coordinate a drop-off time or pickup with you before the end of the drive.
Can we volunteer in other ways?
Absolutely! Groups can volunteer at our residential and program sites throughout the year with activities like landscaping, painting, and more.
To learn about year-round volunteer opportunities, email us at volunteer@peopleincorporated.org.
Let’s come together this May to support health, dignity, and self-care in our community. Thank you for helping us make a difference!