Nurture Hope

Nurture Hope

We have two unique active programs, Build A Bus Home (BABH), and Shower Power Plus (SPP). Both programs serve our unhoused neighbors in Thurston County.

Our programs provide affordable housing options through BABH, while SPP serves unhoused guests who do not have regular access to running water with mobile showers. Our dedicated team of volunteers offer a piece of normalcy and a small step toward the goal of independent and self-sufficient housing. Together, we strive to meet the most basic human needs with radical hospitality!

Mission

By improving human dignity, we strive to nurture mental health, physical well-being, and environmental stewardship.

Vision

To nurture and inspire dignity, safety, and hope, in the lives of our unhoused neighbors.

Values

• Helping humans meet basic needs
• Building community through service
• Compassion, dignity and respect

Help Us Provide Mobile Showers to the Houseless

Looking for Volunteers on Thursdays from 8:30am-1:30 PM in Olympia

To better serve the local houseless community. Our mobile shower program SHOWER POWER PLUS has found a new home at Olympia Union Gospel Mission.

We are funded by Thurston County and partnering with the City of Olympia and Providence Mobile Medical. 

We need volunteers for registration, handing out supplies, shower cleaning, and driving the shower trailer.

Training

We will Support you Every Step of The Way

We value our volunteers’ compassion and generosity. That is why we offer training and support in multiple ways so you feel comfortable, prepared and appreciated. Once you sign up, you will receive the following training:

Welcome Orientation over Zoom

Zoom virtual training for each position

On-site shadowing with a seasoned volunteer

Weekly Zoom Round Table Discussions to learn from each other