I just learned of a program starting up in my area. It’s called Showers to the People. The organization has a mobile shower-truck that alternates among several locations. It parks and invites homeless people to come in and take a hot shower. The people also receive a hot meal and clean clothing.
This is so important. You know how you feel when you’re grungy and smelly and in dirty clothes after work, gardening, or whatever. You don’t feel “human” again until you’re cleaned up, right? People living on the streets or in their cars are no different. A shower, fresh clothes, and a full stomach pick up their spirits and allow them to endure another day of a hard life. It makes a big difference, too, for those who are searching for work–not only in presenting a fresh appearance but also in building their confidence so they have a chance at employment that will turn their lives around.
Showers to the People–a fantastic idea!