Our Mission
Showers of Blessing brings free hot showers and love to people experiencing homelessness in South Santa Barbara County in order to promote health and restore dignity to our most vulnerable neighbors.
COVID-19 Update 3/30/20:
- We have some temporary closures and temporary new temporary locations at Pershing Park and Girls, Inc.
See Locations and Times for info. - Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
- As another way of serving our houseless guests, we will be providing one pack per houseless guest of biodegradable bamboo outdoor wipes (30-sheets per pack). You may pick up your pack between Wednesdays from 12:00 -12:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 227 N. Nopal Street, Santa Barbara.
5 YEARS!
25,000 SHOWERS!
We drive our shower trailer to seven established sites every week. With each shower our guests receive a freshly laundered towel and washcloth, a pair of new cotton socks, a pair of new underwear, hygiene items and limited emergency clothing.
We also offer companionship, conversation and contact with other homeless service providers. Our services are entirely free and access is unconditional to all people who are without a home or are in temporary or unstable housing.
What Can I Do?
Anyone can make a big difference:
One of the questions we ask some of our shower clients after their shower is
“How do you feel now?” The answers have been amazing:
“I feel like a human again.”
“It’s amazing how much better a single shower can make you feel.”
“Real, I can look for ways to make my life better now.”
Financial
Contribtions
Every dollar you contribute goes directly to the operation of our shower services in South Santa Barbara County.
Donate
Essentials
Personal hygiene items, undergarments, socks and clothing are vital to our guests. You can help fulfill our guests’ needs.
Volunteer
with us
Volunteers make our work possible, both individuals and groups. Sign up for our newsletter or contact us directly.
Locations – Days – Hours of Operation
Providing Showers at 7 Sites Every Week
Our houseless friends and clients can now get a shower, complete with socks, underwear and used clothing, Monday through Friday, at any one of our seven sites (listed below).
Mondays
Isla Vista
St. Michael’s
University Church
6586 Picasso Road
Showers: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Dinner provided at 5:00pm
Tuesdays
Downtown Santa Barbara
Pershing Park
100 Castillo Street
Showers: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Downtown Santa Barbara
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Salvation Army
Hospitality House
423 Chapala Street
Showers: 7:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast Burritos served
Wednesdays
Downtown Santa Barbara
Girls, Inc
531 East Ortega Street
Showers: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Downtown Santa Barbara
TEMPORARILY CLOSED:
Biodegradable Wipes Provided
Our Lady of Guadalupe
227 N. Nopal Street
Showers: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Light snacks provided
Thursdays
Goleta
St. Athanasius
Orthodox Church
300 Sumida Gardens Ln
Showers: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Lunch provided
Downtown Santa Barbara
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Alameda Park
Corner of Sola & Anacapa Streets
Showers: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner provided at 6:30pm
Fridays
Downtown Santa Barbara
Pershing Park
100 Castillo Street
Showers: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Isla Vista
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
St. Michael’s
University Church
6586 Picasso Road
Showers: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Snack lunch provided
Downtown Santa Barbara
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Salvation Army
423 Chapala Street
Showers: 7:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast Burritos served