Homeless Outreach: Mobile Hygiene Unit For Newark, Fremont

NEWARK, CA — People living on the streets of Newark and Fremont will soon have a new resource to make their lives easier. The two cities are launching a Mobile Hygiene unit to provide shower and laundry services to the homeless.

The unit was purchased through a $125,000 Alameda County Homeless Immediate Impact grant.

It is comprised of a 50-foot truck and trailer, fitted with two full bathrooms with showers, including one that is ADA accessible, and three washing machines and dryers. The Mobile Hygiene unit will provide services in coordination with existing food and clothing programs.

Each service site will be open for 3 to 4 hours and will provide 10-15 minutes of shower time per client, as well as laundry services.

The Mobile Hygiene unit is expected to be put into service next month.

In addition, Rohin Puvvada, who is working on his Eagle Scout project with Troop 103, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for hygiene kits for clients and also to purchase a vehicle wrap for the mobile unit. The boy scout is working with the Fremont Human Services Department.

If you have name or design ideas for the Mobile Hygiene unit, submit them online.

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— Bay City News