Meet today’s charity spotlight Project Hygiene , a nonprofit organization established to support underprivileged youth by promoting health and wellness while denouncing bullying. Imagine the child bullied because of the lack of soap or deodorant, truth is this happens everyday and it’s never the fault of the child.
Established in 2011, Project Hygiene’s vision is to uplift, empower and create a safe & healthy environment for our youth. Project Hygiene’s goal is to give back to underprivileged youth and their families, by supporting programs that foster personal growth and wellness throughout the USA. It is our focus to implement toiletry drives, concerts and bullying prevention programs.
The statistics surrounding bullying are not only saddening, truthfully they are a bit shocking. According to the National Education Association, it is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Bullies may use bad personal hygiene as a way of abusing their victims, using social embarrassment as a weapon.
Poor personal hygiene can have significant implications on the success of job applications or the chance of promotion. This is where the good people at Project Hygiene come in, their ongoing toiletry drives seek to make sure that children in need have access to the toiletries they need. See the list of items they are collecting below, please note they can only accept new and unopened donations:
Deodorant
Lotion
Shampoo
Conditioner
Sanitary Napkins
Tampons
Feminine Wash/Wipes
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Mouthwash
Floss
Soap/Body Wash
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Balls
Wash Cloths
Bath Towels
Body Spray
Panty Liners
To learn more about Project Hygiene visit www.projecthygiene.org, like them on Facebook and Follow them on Twitter and Instagram !
