Who We Are
We are passionate about acknowledging the existence of others. We advocate for human rights and dignity. We are Project Outpour. Project Outpour provides mobile shower access and hygiene services to our neighbors in need. We bring our services out into the community and meet people where they are to help them get to where they want to be.
Our beloved Queen City has been active in its efforts to prevent and ultimately end homelessness. There are many incredible initiatives and programs to help men and women who are unhoused, yet many of our guests find themselves without adequate or convenient access to showers. We meet a basic need while serving a broader purpose. Everything we do is guided by our three values:
- Humanity – We believe that being clean is a basic human right, regardless of circumstance. We recognize that at the core of humanity is the desire to be seen, heard, loved, and accepted. We want to shine a light on our shared humanity.
- Love – we believe we are to “love thy neighbor” and our words, actions and mission are guided by this basic, yet profound principle. One of easiest ways to model that is by providing our yet-to-be-housed community with access to showers; something every person desires and deserves.
- Connection – we create collaborative partnerships throughout our city to increase access to services and better serve our guests. We wholeheartedly support the housing first initiative, and will eagerly contribute to helping fight homelessness in and around the greater charlotte area. Equally, we aim to build authentic connections with those we serve to build trust and restore hope.
We believe showers can be a conduit to building relationships and trust among humans moving through homelessness, particularly among those that don’t actively seek services on their own. We are meeting our neighbors where they are, to get them to where they need to be.