Shower of Hope: Bringing Relief to LA's Housing Crisis
b"The Shower of Hope is an initiative to bring hygiene and dignity to those caught out by LA's housing crisis. Executive Director Mel Tillekeratne joins me to talk about how the Shower of Hope has grown in the last few years and plans to expand even further. On the frontline of this crisis Mel and his volunteers serve hundreds of guests every week with showers, haircuts, hygiene kits, and access to services. But these capabilities have also been invaluable serving those affected by the Woolsey Fire. As both the cost of housing and the threat of climate change accelerate the Shower of Hope will be in even more demand.\\n\\nTo learn more about the Shower of Hope or volunteer: http://theshowerofhope.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/theshowerofhope\\n\\n(Note: the cover photo is from the case that Mel and I discussed of the pregnant woman who was at first resistant to accepting help during her pregnancy)"