Man Turns Old Truck Into Mobile Shower For Homeless People To Wash Up And Restore Their Dignity
When people want to help the homeless they usually think of providing them with money or goods like food, water, and clothes. But what about their personal hygiene? It’s just as important. Soap, clean water, a safe washing facility – these are all things that many homeless people lack access to. This is where Jake Austin steps in.
He has been helping homeless people in St. Louis, Missouri for years now, but just recently came up with a brilliant idea: Austin bought an old truck from Craigslist for $5,000 and transformed it into a mobile shower unit titled “Shower to the People”. The mobile shower on wheels contains two shower stalls and a long row of sinks and mirrors, plus Raise the Bar employees give out free soap for people using the unit. Water is taken from fire hydrants and is warmed up with the help of an external generator.
“Good hygiene promotes health, fosters hope, and restores dignity to those who may have lost it.” – Austin explains.
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Jake Austin bought an old truck for $5,000 and turned it into a mobile shower unit
It contains two shower stalls
And some sinks and mirrors
People using the showers are provided with clean towels
A safe washing facility
And free bath supplies
The truck is currently based in the St. Louis area , but Austin hopes to expand to more cities in the U.S. soon
Watch the video to see what some of the first people to use the showers experienced
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Share on FacebookWe all know, that when you feel good, you 'look good'. It's all about self-confidence (and of course health). I just LOVE the creativity of some people!
Load More Replies...Well done. The world is spinning around for the sake of that kind of people.
That's nicer than my own shower.... and more bathroom accessories than a hotel.
What a wonderful idea. I cannot believe this hasn't been thought of before. Bravo to the creators and operators! Well done!!
In teaming up... Organization is called "Witnessing Miracles" FB page
hello Jake my name is Necole and I work with homeless and May is Mental Health Month and I would like to know if you would come to Cleveland,Ohio. please email me @nperkins36@yahoo.com I would really appreciate this..
Don' t believe those who tell you they will help you, believe those who show you they REALLY help you!!!
They should tape as many as homeless people young and old, and disperse this video maybe somebody can be seen by their relatives and help them come home!!! Thanks for restoring faith in Humanity!!!
I saw a mobile laundry truck for the homeless in Mukilteo WA just a few days ago.
This is an awesome start, but my first thought was: do they have to get back into their dirty old clothes after the shower? Kind of defeats the purpose. I hope he can partner with other places that provide assistance and services.
Like one of those laundromat places or whatever they are called
Load More Replies...We all know, that when you feel good, you 'look good'. It's all about self-confidence (and of course health). I just LOVE the creativity of some people!
Load More Replies...Well done. The world is spinning around for the sake of that kind of people.
That's nicer than my own shower.... and more bathroom accessories than a hotel.
What a wonderful idea. I cannot believe this hasn't been thought of before. Bravo to the creators and operators! Well done!!
In teaming up... Organization is called "Witnessing Miracles" FB page
hello Jake my name is Necole and I work with homeless and May is Mental Health Month and I would like to know if you would come to Cleveland,Ohio. please email me @nperkins36@yahoo.com I would really appreciate this..
Don' t believe those who tell you they will help you, believe those who show you they REALLY help you!!!
They should tape as many as homeless people young and old, and disperse this video maybe somebody can be seen by their relatives and help them come home!!! Thanks for restoring faith in Humanity!!!
I saw a mobile laundry truck for the homeless in Mukilteo WA just a few days ago.
This is an awesome start, but my first thought was: do they have to get back into their dirty old clothes after the shower? Kind of defeats the purpose. I hope he can partner with other places that provide assistance and services.
Like one of those laundromat places or whatever they are called
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