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Shower Program

We offer basic hygiene and friendship to our neighbors without homes through the dignity of a hot shower. For people surviving on the streets, having access to basic hygiene can make a world of difference.

 

No where else do clients receive a brand new pair of underwear, T-shirt, and socks before entering the shower. This is a real testament to the dignity of the human being in our presence.

 

Volunteers are needed every Thursday from 12pm-5pm.

Our Lady of Refuge Parish

2165 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122

Contacts:

Larry Cargnoni | 408-316-3951

Monica Rising | 408-307-4871

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What We Offer

Prepared Meals

Meals

We offer nutritious hot meals, a variety of beverages, and snacks. We also offer dog & cat food for the companions of our guests.

Image by Leon Seibert

Showers

We have 4 shower stalls available with shower products. We also provide clean underwear, T-shirts, and towels. 

All Hands In

Community

We build relationships and community with our unhoused brothers and sisters in San Jose through friendship and conversation.

Image by Jordan Bigelow

Donations

We offer our guests donated shoes and clothing, as well as tents and tarps during inclement weather.  See our donation wishlist below.

Donations Needed

We need the following NEW clothing in all sizes

 

For Men

  • T-shirts

  • Socks

  • Underwear

 

For Women

  • Sports Bras

  • Socks

  • Underwear

 

We provide clean clothing to guests prior to each shower.​

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Nowhere else do clients receive a brand new pair of underwear, T-shirt, and socks before entering the shower. This is a real testament to the dignity of the human being in our presence.

We need gently used, clean clothing without holes, stains, or pet hair -- that is suitable for street wear. We especially need Men's clothing.

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  • Men’s jeans (esp. waists 30-34)

  • Hoodies

  • Sweat pants

  • Sneakers or work boots only

  • T-shirts (long and short sleeves)

  • Jackets

 

You can also purchase items from your favorite thrift store to donate.

We need the following food items:

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  • Bottled water - individual

  • Cans of soda

  • Snacks: a variety of individually-wrapped food bars, cookies, goldfish packets, turkey jerkey

  • Cup-a-soup

  • Spam

 

We especially appreciate healthier & gluten-free choices

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For the furry friends of the unhoused we also need:

 

  • Dried cat & dog food

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We also need these items which we provide "as-needed" to the most vulnerable.

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  • Tarps (at least 10x15)

  • Blankets

  • 4-6 person tents

  • Sleeping bags

  • Gift cards for gas & Walmart

 

We also need the following items to fill toiletry bags:

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  • Body wipes

  • Feminine pads & tampons

  • Sunscreen

  • Gloves

  • Shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap (travel size)

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste (travel size)

  • Mouthwash (travel size)

  • Razors (Gillette)

  • Deodorant

  • Floss

  • Toilet paper

  • Individual Kleenex packs

  • Comb and brush

  • Handwarmers

  • 2.5 gallon “ziplock” baggies to hold the items​​​

We also hope to purchase a small trailer to store our supplies from week to week. Thank you for your donations.

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