ANSONIA – The Valley Indy talked with Traveler On A Mission founder Tanaya Henry about a recent initiative which helped school kids donate more than 1,000 hygiene products in Ansonia.

You can watch the podcast episode, recorded April 27, below:

Henry founded Traveler On A Mission in 2019. The nonprofit collaborates with local food banks to stock their shelves with hygiene products for people in need.

The nonprofit recently held a “soap sculptures” initiative, through which students at Ansonia Middle School and Ansonia High School designed sculptures out of hygiene products. Some of the designs featured in the video include a heart and an Eiffel Tower.

After the designs were finished, the products used were then donated to Traveler On A Mission, where they will be redistributed.

Public and private schools interested in hosting future initiatives can learn more at this link.

A press release sent by Traveler On A Mission is included below:

Ansonia, CT – Traveler On A Mission is proud to announce the successful launch of its new Soap Sculpture initiative, beginning with the Ansonia School District. Students came together to collect and creatively display hygiene products, resulting in an impressive 1,040 items that will now be distributed back into the community to support individuals and families in need.

The Soap Sculpture program is a hands-on, student-driven initiative that combines creativity, teamwork, and community service. Students work together to collect full-size hygiene products and build sculptures, reinforcing the importance of giving back while learning about the impact of access to essential items.

“This program is about more than just collecting items, it’s about teaching students the value of teamwork, empathy, and community impact,” said Tanaya Henry, Founder of Traveler On A Mission. “Seeing students come together to create something meaningful while helping others is powerful.”

The program is now open to all public and private schools, offering an engaging way for students to participate in service-learning while directly supporting their local communities. Traveler On A Mission provides guidance, materials, and support to help schools successfully implement the initiative.For more information about the Soap Sculpture program or to get your school involved, please contact:
Office: 203-677-1221
Email: hygienehelp@toamission.org