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e'll get right to the point. CareBag Inc. is an award-winning 501(c)(3) volunteer organization whose mission is to bring dignity to individuals in need and improve the lives of the homeless and marginalized through their mobile showers and mobile hygiene pantry. Since 2017 by giving viable solutions and utilizing outreach services in our community. Our Mobile shower program has provided over 1500 showers since its launch in 2019, and we acquired a new shower unit in 2020. In addition, we provide all our clients with new undergarments, toiletries, and towels. We launched our Mobile Hygiene Pantry in 2019, the first in Florida. The value that this brings to families to receive essential items such as soap, depends, toothpaste, and feminine product, which government assistance does not cover. In addition, we need to expand our van to a bigger unit as a Sprinter Van to accommodate more items and reach more individuals as our elderly shut in and many of our Veterans. So, if everyone that reads this, gifts $10 monthly, CareBag Inc. can continue to thrive for years. Please support CareBag so we can continue giving access to proper hygiene to the homeless and families in need. CareBag Inc. covers the Treasure Coast to the Palm Beaches and serves over 6000 displaced children and adults in, or about to face homelessness. The causes of homelessness and poverty vary, but the most common are economic challenges, family issues, chronic health conditions, and lack of affordable housing. Almost everyone knows someone who is touched by these. However, several of us have a natural support system that can help us through tough times. But what happens when those support systems fail? As one client said, "Everyone is one serious, prolonged illness away from homelessness or poverty." At CareBag, access to proper hygiene is a right, not a privilege.
