Streetside Showers is a nonprofit organization that provides free mobile showers, hygiene kits, and clean undergarments to people experiencing homelessness in North Texas.
In Mckinney an estimated 250-500 persons are experiencing homelessness. In Collin County:
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19% are under 18 yrs old
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14% are over 55 yrs old
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Youth Homelessness increased 18%
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Family Homelessness increased 15%
According to the McKinney-Vento Act, living in a car, hotel, motel, camping ground, or any place outside or not meant for human habitation is considered homelessness.
*Collin County stats from Housing Forward’s 2023 Point in Time (PIT) Count
Donation Drive for NEW or USED Clothing and Items OR
SHOP AMAZON SUPPLY LIST
Underwear
Part of our shower service includes giving our guests fresh clean underwear. We collect MENS BOXER BRIEFS all sizes and WOMENS COTTON BIKINIS all sizes.
Toiletries (travel size unless otherwise stated)
- Full Size Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Bug Spray
- Toilet Paper
- Travel Size Conditioner
- Travel Size Foot Powder
- Razor (3+ Blade)
- Washcloths
- Full Size Shampoo
- Full Size Conditioner
- Q-tips
Clothing
Clothes can be new or used in good condition.
We need winter items from Oct - March (gloves, hats, scarves, coats, and blankets).
Also, we need belts and shoes for both men and women.
Lastly, we need men's pants, shorts and shirts. We are well stocked with women's clothes.
DROP-OFF LOCATION
Donated items can be dropped off at any shower location.
