The Rose Quest announced today the launch of The Rose Quest Hygiene Centre, the first facility of its kind in Ontario dedicated to tackling hygiene poverty and restoring dignity for individuals and families across Northumberland County.
The Hygiene Centre will feature a centralized distribution warehouse, a community classroom, and expanded outreach programs. Once fully operational, the Centre will provide more than 25,000 hygiene items annually to over 2,000 people, reaching schools, shelters, food banks, and frontline agencies throughout the region.
“Hygiene poverty is about more than soap or toothpaste. It is a barrier to education, employment, and dignity,” said Rose Wilton, Founder of The Rose Quest. “This Centre is a bold step forward, ensuring no one has to choose between food and basic hygiene.”
The project will unfold in three phases: establishing a central warehouse space for receiving, sorting and distributing hygiene products, expanding programs, and opening a community classroom, as well as launching new initiatives for seniors, Indigenous communities, and newcomers.
The Rose Quest Board Chair Caleb Carisse added: “After more than a decade of grassroots service, we are ready to scale our impact. The Hygiene Centre will allow us to serve more people, respond to community needs in real time, and create a lasting foundation for health and dignity.”
The Rose Quest has set a goal of $200,000 to fund facility costs, purchase hygiene products, program staffing, and outreach initiatives. Early commitments have already been secured, and the organization invites community members, businesses, and foundations to join as founding supporters. Naming opportunities are available.
To learn more, donate, or subscribe to campaign updates, visit www.therosequest.ca.
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