08/22/2026
Today, we provided 32 showers on an extremely hot day, and Lindsey was our very last guest.
She arrived late, but instead of giving up, she patiently waited until the very end. And she waited with such a beautiful attitude—kind, grateful, and full of grace. ❤️
Lindsey received more than just a shower today. She got a haircut, a chance to wash, refresh, and feel renewed. She wanted to share how much it meant to her, but she was a little camera shy. And that’s okay. Sometimes the most powerful stories don’t need to be captured on camera.
The truth about living on the streets is that homelessness is about so much more than not having a place to lay your head. It can also be about how people treat you based on how clean you are, how you smell, or how you look.
Today, Lindsey was reminded that she belongs.
A shower may seem like a simple thing to many of us, but for someone experiencing homelessness, it can restore dignity, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Showerup.org
This is why we do what we do. ❤️
32 showers. 32 opportunities to remind someone that they are seen, valued, loved, and worthy of dignity.