DIGNITY BUS RECAP

• A couple of years have passed since the launch of our first two Dignity Buses®.

• We’ve undergone personnel changes and successfully recruited drivers through social media and website advertising.

• The exterior of the buses has incurred scratches and dents, leading us to temporarily take them off the street for beautification and mechanical repairs.

• We’re grateful for ongoing donations that support materials, maintenance, and other expenses.

• Our members now have a safe and secure place to sleep, and we consistently operate at full capacity.

• Members have enjoyed a comfortable night’s sleep, along with hot showers and complimentary breakfast.

• As word spread through networking and media outlets, we started receiving invitations to bring the Dignity Bus® to conventions and other cities to share our concept.

Procedures

a Bus staff arrives at 8:45PM and receives the key from the Administrator’s Office.

a They conduct a thorough check of the bus for damages.

a The bus is started for cooling before loading begins at 9PM.

a The electrical plug is connected from the building to the bus, and the bus breaker is turned on.

a The battery switch is turned on first, followed by the ignition switch to allow pressure to build in the bus for flushing the toilet.

a A walkthrough of the bus is done to check lights, AC, smells, hand sanitizer, etc.

a The client list is received from the evening staff and reviewed to identify program students and late-working individuals who are excused.

a The cargo area is opened for luggage, and members are provided with luggage tags.

a The loading process begins, with clients presenting their receipts one at a time.