HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A project team at UAH and one local nonprofit have teamed up to run a hygiene supply drive for the homeless population in Huntsville. 'Leadership Greater Huntsville L-35' and 'ShowerUp' will start the supply drive April 1-20.
ShowerUp was established in Huntsville in 2020, and leaders say the organization has provided more than 2,000 since.
You can drop items off at five locations, including UAH College of Business. Suppliesneeded include new socks and underwear, feminine products, and travel-sized shampoo and conditioner.
"We saw what an issue of homelessness was. So despite say, growing...We hear great things about Huntsville growing and the great economy here, and all of that is great news. But there is still an element within our community that needs help, needs resources," said UAH College of Business Dean Jason Greene.
Needed Items:
- New, in package underwear (all sizes)
- New socks (all sizes)
- Hairbrushes
- Feminine products
- Travel size shampoo
- Travel size conditioner
- Travel size soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss or floss picks
- Deodorant
- Razors
For cash donations to pay for fuel or support ShowerUp in purchasing supplies, tax-deductible donations may be made through:
Venmo: @ShowerUp –mention the Huntsville location.
Or through the website: https://www.showerup.org/huntsville
An Amazon wish list has also been set up at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39MBAI5STOA1T
Drop-off Locations:
ServisFirst Bank Lobby
401 Meridian St. N #100, Huntsville, AL 35801
1267 Enterprise Way A, Huntsville, AL 35806
Radial Solutions Inc
4835 University Square Suite 15, Huntsville, AL
Four Corners Church (Sundays only, 9-11 a.m.)
3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Refuge Church
5700 AL-53, Harvest, AL 35749
UAH College of Business
Business Administration Building, UAH Campus
301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899