Donations Buy Mobile Shower For San Fernando Valley Homeless

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander helped San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission staff Wednesday debut their second mobile shower unit for the homeless, purchased with donations to a campaign he launched over the holiday season.

"I'm overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of support for the Mobile Mission campaign," Englander said. With their donations to the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, our community has shown that treating our homeless neighbors with compassion and dignity is critical. The new mobile shower unit will expand the Rescue Mission's reach by providing this essential resource to those seeking to put their lives back on the right track."

Englander's office said the goal of the Mobile Mission campaign was to raise $17,000, but more than $25,000 was donated.

The Rescue SOS Team is dedicated to helping individuals and families to meet life-essential needs," said Wade Trimmer, director of the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission.

Our mobile unit allows us to go into the community and bring resources directly to those in need," he said. ``Thank you to council member Mitchell Englander and everyone that donated to the Mobile Mission Project, the new mobile unit will provide hot showers, nutritious food, clothing and hygiene items to thousands of men, women, children, and veterans throughout the San Fernando Valley."

City News Service; Photos courtesy of the office of Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander