Shower Power

​Good morning y’all! This Tuesday we are getting inspired with a local non-profit that is near and dear to our hearts. It is time to get inspired with Shower Power! Shower Power was founded by Teresa Renkenberger in November of 2019 when she asked a close friend of hers, who unfortunately was homeless, when the last time he showered was. His response was, “About a year, Miss Teresa.” This broke Teresa’s heart, and she knew in that moment, that she needed to make a change within her community.
 
Shower Power is a non-profit organization that allows for those to be able to shower who may not have access to a shower! Shower Power is a mobile shower on wheels! The main goal is to bring hospitality to the streets by delivering mobile hygiene services to those experiencing homelessness. It is a way for people to feel healthy by providing self-care resources. Even if they can get to a shelter, a shower may not be accessible so it is important to Shower Power to give the homeless an opportunity to take care of themselves.
 
Working by Teresa’s side is Mary Ann Kirby, who is the director of operations for Shower Power. Together, the two have created a safe place for those to come and seek shelter, along with being fed, clothed, and loved. Every Friday, Shower Power offers a free shower to anyone who may need it in downtown Jackson. There is a shower truck located at 836 South Commerce Street with two separate shower units, each with their own shampoo and soap dispensers, a mirror, a sink, and changing area. Each shower is provided with water fed through a regular garden house along with a standard water heater.
 
Since 2019, Shower Power has given 3,500 showers to people who do not have daily access to a shower along with providing other necessities like food, clothes, and other hygiene products. In October of 2020, an extension of Shower Power came to life called Project Hope. Project Hope is a program where Shower Power identifies which visitors make for a good candidate for low-income housing and helps them get there. Provided by corporate and individual sponsors, food and housing are secured for those who make for good candidates to help change their lives.
 
Shower Power is an amazing local non-profit organization that gives back directly to our community every single day. Both Teresa and Mary Ann have such a love and passion for helping out those who do not have access to daily necessities that others don’t even think twice about. Make sure to check out their website at showerpower.ms for more information on how to get involved and give back. And don’t forget to get inspired y’all! 

Shower Power