Shower Bus Provides Access, Dignity And Help For The Homeless

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Flatbush - Shower Bus Provides Access, Dignity And Help For The HomelessWith close proximity to the end of the 2/5 subway line at the Flatbush Junction, many of the unhoused have been frequenting the area without access to the basic services that many of us take for granted; it can be heartbreaking for some to see, but since its debut on August 27th, there has been a shower bus nearby to provide needed support for them.She calls out to the unhoused people in the area and invites them to visit the shower bus, where they can access a hot shower, restroom facilities, food, socks, undergarments and a change of clothes.She, along with Nicole Zephrin, Givenson Cadet and others, work together as a team to provide caring support and help with the operation of the bus.“We’re hoping that by us being here every week, we can develop their trust,” Sargeant said of the main goal of trying to get the unhoused to accept services in a shelter, even if only for the winter.Sargeant said that they were very grateful and happy and said to them, “You guys are angels.”Sargeant said that there were a lot of stories and those she spoke with were reluctant to go to the shelters because many had bad experiences."

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