Soap Hope Toiletry Drive 2025

Soap & Hope Toiletry Drive

Saturday, June 7  10–11A
Wednesday, June 11  5–6P
Saturday, June 21 10–11A

205 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
Click here to see our community partners’ drives for more dates/locations. (Coming soon!)

Join us this June for Soap & Hope, a community-driven initiative to collect essential toiletries for the young people in our care at The Children’s Home.  Many of our residents arrive with little to no personal care items, and your generosity helps restore dignity, confidence, and comfort.  Thank you for bringing dignity and care to the youth who need it most!

The Children’s Home is most in need of:

  • Soap (bars and body wash)
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Hair products (moisturizers, styling products)
  • Face wash & acne treatments
  • Deodorant
  • Dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss)

Please note: No aerosols or glass containers.

Donations can be dropped off at The Children’s Home (Building J) during the following times:

  • Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, June 11 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 21 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Curbside collection is available.  Just pull up at the spot on this map, and our volunteers will assist you!

The Children’s Home is located at:

205 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228

Campus map

Want to make an even bigger impact? Local businesses, faith groups, and community organizations can host their own Soap & Hope drive to collect toiletries on our behalf. We’ve assembled some materials to make the event easy!  Once you’ve registered your event, we’ll send you links to customizable flyers, social media posts, and more!  Questions?  We’d be glad to hear from you.  Thank you for bringing dignity and care to the youth who need it most!

Interested? Complete the form below to register your drive.

    Your monetary donation allows us to purchase high-need items at bulk rates, as well as specialty products for our residents.  Every dollar makes a difference.

    Donation Tiers & Impact

    • $10 – Provides a youth with a week’s worth of hygiene essentials.
    • $25 – Covers a full hygiene kit, including soap, shampoo, deodorant, and dental care.
    • $50 – Provides specialized hair and skin care products tailored to individual needs.
    • $100 – Supports a full month of toiletries for a new resident.
    • $500 – Ensures an entire cottage has hygiene supplies for a month.

    What is Soap & Hope?

    Soap & Hope is a community-driven toiletry drive happening throughout June to support the youth at The Children’s Home.  Many of our residents arrive with little to no personal care items, and your donations help restore dignity, confidence, and comfort.

    What items are most needed?

    We are collecting essential hygiene products, including:

    • Soap (bars and body wash)
    • Shampoo & conditioner
    • Hair products (moisturizers, styling products)
    • Face wash & acne treatments
    • Deodorant

    Please Note: We cannot accept aerosols or glass containers.

    What size bottles should I donate?

    Please select items in full-sized plastic bottles.

    Where can I drop off donations?

    Donations can be dropped off at The Children’s Home, Building J during the following times:

    • Saturday, June 7  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Wednesday, June 11 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Saturday, June 21 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Curbside collection is available.  Just pull up, and our volunteers will assist you!

    Where is Building J on The Children’s Home Campus?

    The donation center is located on the northern edge of campus, near the riding arena.  From our main entrance, take the first left and pull around behind the second brick building.  Please check out our campus map for further help.

    Can I donate money instead of toiletries?

    Absolutely! Monetary donations allow us to purchase high-need and specialty products for our residents. You can give online at www.thechildrenshome.net/soap.

    Can I volunteer to help?

    Absolutely!  Volunteers are needed to help collect and organize donations at each of the drop-off dates.  To sign up, please visit our sign-up link.

    How can I host my own drive?

    We welcome businesses, faith groups, and community organizations to organize their own Soap & Hope drives! We provide resources and guidance to make it easy. Click on “Get Involved” above to learn more.

    Do you accept corporate sponsorships?

    Yes! Corporate sponsors help expand the impact of Soap & Hope and receive recognition on our website and social media. Contact us at tchgive@thechildrenshome.net for details.

    Who can I contact with questions?

    For more information, email Christy Page or call 410-744-7310.

    Providing Hygiene, Dignity, and Hope to Maryland’s Youth

    Your monetary donation allows us to purchase high-need items at bulk prices for our residents. Every dollar makes a difference.