Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Changing lives by providing hope and dignity through hygiene.
Changing lives by providing hope and dignity through hygiene.
Changing lives by providing hope and dignity through hygiene.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
Eradicate Hygiene Poverty.
Eradicate Hygiene Poverty.
Eradicate Hygiene Poverty.
Our History
And We Continue
to Bring health, hope and dignity for All
CELEBRATING OUR FIRST DECADE OF CHANGING LIVES
Milestone Map
Our Values
Our Values
DIGNITY
We believe in treating everyone with fairness, kindness, and consideration, acknowledging and supporting their worth through honest work, resourcefulness, and generosity.
DIGNITY
We believe in treating everyone with fairness, kindness, and consideration, acknowledging and supporting their worth through honest work, resourcefulness, and generosity.
SUSTAINABILITY
We actively seek ways to contribute to environmental preservation, minimize waste, and support the long-term well-being for communities and the planet.
SUSTAINABILITY
We actively seek ways to contribute to environmental preservation, minimize waste, and support the long-term well-being for communities and the planet.
PASSIONATE
Our commitment to serving the community and preserving the environment is fueled by passionate individuals and a caring atmosphere. This unwavering passion is evident in our strong dedication, genuine interest, and heartfelt belief in fulfilling our mission.
PASSIONATE
Our commitment to serving the community and preserving the environment is fueled by passionate individuals and a caring atmosphere. This unwavering passion is evident in our strong dedication, genuine interest, and heartfelt belief in fulfilling our mission.
COLLABORATION
We collaborate with various organizations in the community, sharing resources to achieve common goals and fostering teamwork to constantly improve tasks and achieve better outcomes for everyone involved.
COLLABORATION
We collaborate with various organizations in the community, sharing resources to achieve common goals and fostering teamwork to constantly improve tasks and achieve better outcomes for everyone involved.
INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
We provide opportunities for anyone to join our diverse community. Our commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through compassionate care for individuals from various backgrounds, fostering a collaborative spirit toward common goals.
INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
We provide opportunities for anyone to join our diverse community. Our commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through compassionate care for individuals from various backgrounds, fostering a collaborative spirit toward common goals.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Peter Dohan
Board Chair
Peter was born in Vancouver and has lived in Montreal and Calgary before settling in Victoria 30 years ago. An avid traveler, he has explored Europe and the South Pacific, and enjoys an active lifestyle and RV adventures. With over 40 years in retail and hospitality, Peter loves sharing his knowledge, meeting new people, and learning from their stories. He is committed to continual self-improvement, living by the motto that it's not about the destination but the journey.
Marvelee Papaloukas
Secretary
Marvelee, a licensed real estate professional with Sutton Group – West Coast Realty, specializes in residential real estate, helping clients navigate buying and selling homes. With a background as a certified Executive Coach and various leadership roles in non-profits, she has worked to create healthier, stronger communities. A lifelong Vancouver Islander, Marvelee proudly calls Victoria, BC her home.
Leslie Hunter
Director
With over 25 years of business expertise, she is an executive coach and has owned various businesses, and excelled in stakeholder relations, marketing, public relations, and senior management. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and Design from the University of Alberta and is a certified Executive Coach. Passionate about lifelong learning, Leslie enjoys studying wine, collecting art, and staying active in her spare time. Leslie is a dual citizen of Canada and Australia and is currently learning to play tennis.
Catinka Dekker
Director
Catinka hails from the Netherlands and was raised across B.C., now resides in sunny Kamloops. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her cats, and tending to her garden. With a background in retail management and a current role in hospitality, Catinka is passionate about sharing her experiences to help others. She strongly believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create safe spaces with dignity and respect for all.
Andrew Smith
Director
Andrew hails from Melbourne, Australia, and moved to Canada in 1993. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce at Ryerson University, he relocated to Victoria in 2004, where he met his wife, Tracy. Since 2006, Andrew has been a Consultant at IG Wealth Management, building his practice on the philosophy of prioritizing clients' needs. He feels blessed to call Victoria home with their two sons and enjoys hiking, golfing, and biking with his family.
Our Amazing Team
Our Amazing Team
Anne Mcintyre
Founder & Executive Director
anne@soapforhopecanada.ca
Anne Mcintyre
Founder & Executive Director
anne@soapforhopecanada.ca
Angie Vinueza
Marketing & Development Manager
communications@soapforhopecanada.ca
Angie Vinueza
Marketing & Development Manager
communications@soapforhopecanada.ca
Samara Pulido
Marketing Coordinator
relations@soapforhopecanada.ca
Samara Pulido
Marketing Coordinator
relations@soapforhopecanada.ca
Terry Edison-Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@soapforhopecanada.ca
Terry Edison-Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@soapforhopecanada.ca
Julie Dangond
Program Assistant
victoria@soapforhopecanada.ca
Julie Dangond
Program Assistant
victoria@soapforhopecanada.ca
Sanjay Tack
Warehouse Assistant
Sanjay Tack
Warehouse Assistant
Media
Media
August, 15, 2025
Video
The Victoria charity, Soap for Hope is banking on a big weekend at their downtown pop-up thrift store.
August, 15, 2025
Video
The Victoria charity, Soap for Hope is banking on a big weekend at their downtown pop-up thrift store.
August, 12, 2025
Video
A unique thrift store, Second Hand Hope, is opening a pop up shop tomorrow with the help of a local charity. Over 60 hotels donate their guests' unclaimed items to the store. They are washed and cleaned and put up for sale.
August, 12, 2025
Video
A unique thrift store, Second Hand Hope, is opening a pop up shop tomorrow with the help of a local charity. Over 60 hotels donate their guests' unclaimed items to the store. They are washed and cleaned and put up for sale.
August, 13. 2025
Article
A Second Hand Hope pop-up store triggered a lineup of about 200 people along Lower Johnson Street on the first of five days of sales on Tuesday.
August, 13. 2025
Article
A Second Hand Hope pop-up store triggered a lineup of about 200 people along Lower Johnson Street on the first of five days of sales on Tuesday.
August, 12. 2025
Article
Lost and found items from hotels across Vancouver Island are finding a new home in Downtown Victoria.
August, 12. 2025
Article
Lost and found items from hotels across Vancouver Island are finding a new home in Downtown Victoria.
August, 8, 2025
Article
Every day, millions of bars of unused or lightly used hotel soaps are thrown away. But thanks to innovative non-profits, these discarded items are being transformed into tools for better health and dignity.
August, 8, 2025
Article
Every day, millions of bars of unused or lightly used hotel soaps are thrown away. But thanks to innovative non-profits, these discarded items are being transformed into tools for better health and dignity.
August, 5, 2025
Article
Ever wonder what happens to all the fancy jackets, sunglasses and forgotten treasures left behind at Victoria’s high-end hotels? Next week, Soap for Hope Canada is giving you a rare chance to find out — and maybe even take a few home.
August, 5, 2025
Article
Ever wonder what happens to all the fancy jackets, sunglasses and forgotten treasures left behind at Victoria’s high-end hotels? Next week, Soap for Hope Canada is giving you a rare chance to find out — and maybe even take a few home.
August, 4, 2025
Article
Soap for Hope Canada promises hidden treasures at the Second Hand Hope pop-up at Market Square
August, 4, 2025
Article
Soap for Hope Canada promises hidden treasures at the Second Hand Hope pop-up at Market Square
June, 30, 2025
Article
Instead of letting hygiene products go to the landfill, several organizations collect and upcycle them, then give them to those in need.
June, 30, 2025
Article
Instead of letting hygiene products go to the landfill, several organizations collect and upcycle them, then give them to those in need.
May, 5, 2025
Article
Students at St Michaels University School are helping Soap for Hope Canada'S mission through their Hygiene drive
May, 5, 2025
Article
Students at St Michaels University School are helping Soap for Hope Canada'S mission through their Hygiene drive
February 27, 2025
Article
Soap for Hope Canada is dedicated to eradicating hygiene poverty by ensuring that vulnerable individuals have access to essential hygiene products.
February 27, 2025
Article
Soap for Hope Canada is dedicated to eradicating hygiene poverty by ensuring that vulnerable individuals have access to essential hygiene products.
December 24, 2024
Video
Soap for Hope founder and executive director C. Anne McIntyre explains how the organization repurposes gently used hygiene products for benefit of vulnerable communities.
December 24, 2024
Video
Soap for Hope founder and executive director C. Anne McIntyre explains how the organization repurposes gently used hygiene products for benefit of vulnerable communities.
December 15, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada, which receives funding from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, provides hygiene products to people in need.
December 15, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada, which receives funding from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, provides hygiene products to people in need.
September 3, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada aims to continue initiative that reduces plastic waste, benefits local infrastructure.
September 3, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada aims to continue initiative that reduces plastic waste, benefits local infrastructure.
August 29, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada has collected and cleaned around 10,000 plastic bottles for the project which would turn the bottles into filaments that reinforce and prevent cracks in concrete.
August 29, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada has collected and cleaned around 10,000 plastic bottles for the project which would turn the bottles into filaments that reinforce and prevent cracks in concrete.
May 29, 2024
Article
Fans called on to donate new and gently used personal care products at Royal Athletic Park.
May 29, 2024
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Fans called on to donate new and gently used personal care products at Royal Athletic Park.
May 4, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada is proud to announce the inaugural Hygiene Repurposing Experience, taking place at Tsawwassen Mills from May 6 to 11. This unique event aims to engage the community in donating and repurposing hygiene products to benefit those in need.
May 4, 2024
Article
Soap for Hope Canada is proud to announce the inaugural Hygiene Repurposing Experience, taking place at Tsawwassen Mills from May 6 to 11. This unique event aims to engage the community in donating and repurposing hygiene products to benefit those in need.
April 18, 2024
Article
It’s time to dig through those cupboards and finally get rid of your spare gently used, expired or new hygiene products. Only rather than contributing to landfill waste, your products will be repurposed and given to those in need!
April 18, 2024
Article
It’s time to dig through those cupboards and finally get rid of your spare gently used, expired or new hygiene products. Only rather than contributing to landfill waste, your products will be repurposed and given to those in need!
April 1, 2024
Article
A local charity that supplies hygiene products to vulnerable people in the community has identified soaring demand and an urgent need for community support in its 2023 Impact Report.
April 1, 2024
Article
A local charity that supplies hygiene products to vulnerable people in the community has identified soaring demand and an urgent need for community support in its 2023 Impact Report.
January 22, 2024
Video
Soap is something most of us probably take for granted, but here at home and around the world, many people can’t afford to buy it. That’s where Soap For Hope Canada comes in, diverting soap, shampoo bottles and other hygiene products from the landfill to those who are in need. Watch more on this week’s Vital People, on CHEK News.
January 22, 2024
Video
Soap is something most of us probably take for granted, but here at home and around the world, many people can’t afford to buy it. That’s where Soap For Hope Canada comes in, diverting soap, shampoo bottles and other hygiene products from the landfill to those who are in need. Watch more on this week’s Vital People, on CHEK News.
December 6, 2023
Podcast
C. Anne McIntyre says while there are services that provide food and shelter to those in need, hygiene products can often be more of an afterthought.
December 6, 2023
Podcast
C. Anne McIntyre says while there are services that provide food and shelter to those in need, hygiene products can often be more of an afterthought.
December 3, 2023
Article
Volunteer elves stuff Ziploc bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorants, lotions and other items that many recipients can no longer afford to buy — and finish it off with a personal touch.
December 3, 2023
Article
Volunteer elves stuff Ziploc bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorants, lotions and other items that many recipients can no longer afford to buy — and finish it off with a personal touch.
December 20, 2022
Article
Christmas packages for seniors are being assembled in a corner of the Soap for Hope Canada warehouse in Vic West.
December 20, 2022
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Christmas packages for seniors are being assembled in a corner of the Soap for Hope Canada warehouse in Vic West.
May 20, 2022
Article
A couple of weeks ago, prepped for a quiet Friday at the Victoria office, executive director Anne McIntyre was reminded of the need to always be ready, and they were, fulfilling a sudden demand for hygiene kits and linen for 500 people. All of which needed to be in Vancouver by Monday for distribution to families coming from Ukraine.
May 20, 2022
Article
A couple of weeks ago, prepped for a quiet Friday at the Victoria office, executive director Anne McIntyre was reminded of the need to always be ready, and they were, fulfilling a sudden demand for hygiene kits and linen for 500 people. All of which needed to be in Vancouver by Monday for distribution to families coming from Ukraine.
January 9, 2022
Article
Soap for Hope Canada has seen a 174 per cent surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 9, 2022
Article
Soap for Hope Canada has seen a 174 per cent surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 4, 2021
Article
The charity recycles soap and other products often discarded by hotels and other businesses and distributes them to hundreds of communities across B.C. and Alberta.
October 4, 2021
Article
The charity recycles soap and other products often discarded by hotels and other businesses and distributes them to hundreds of communities across B.C. and Alberta.