DignitySOS Provides Free Showers for Unhoused and Low-Income Residents

New mobile shower service aims to help those struggling to afford basic hygiene needs in Wichita Falls, Texas

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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DignitySOS, a non-profit organization in Wichita Falls, Texas, is offering free mobile shower services to the unhoused population and residents living under the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold. The service, launched in September 2024, is designed to provide a safe and sanitary way for people to maintain their hygiene and access employment opportunities.

Why it matters

Many low-income households in Wichita Falls struggle to afford basic utilities like water, making it difficult for them to maintain proper hygiene. DignitySOS' mobile shower service aims to address this issue and provide dignity and opportunity to those in need, helping them access jobs and other resources.

The details

DignitySOS' mobile shower service is fully mobile, with the organization partnering with Safe Harbor Church to park the showers behind their fence. The service is available at the intersection of Travis and 14th Street. Mel Martinez, the Executive Director of DignitySOS, estimates that upwards of 14,000 households in Wichita Falls alone are living under the ALICE threshold, making the mobile showers a crucial resource for the community.

  • DignitySOS launched the mobile shower service in September 2024.
  • The showers are available every Thursday at the Travis and 14th Street location.

The players

DignitySOS

A non-profit organization in Wichita Falls, Texas, that provides mobile shower services to the unhoused population and low-income residents.

Mel Martinez

The Executive Director of DignitySOS, who came up with the idea for the mobile shower service in September 2024.

Mary

A resident who uses the DignitySOS showers every Thursday and is thankful for the service.

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What they’re saying

“Upwards of 14,000 households, 14,000 people in Wichita Falls alone; that's the Texas average for the cities that are living in this way. We want to provide that little bit of relief.”

— Mel Martinez, Executive Director of DignitySOS (newschannel6now.com)

“It's helping for the homeless. I come here every Thursday. It's wonderful; it's wonderful.”

— Mary, Resident (newschannel6now.com)

What’s next

DignitySOS plans to continue operating the mobile shower service every Thursday at the Travis and 14th Street location, providing a vital resource for the unhoused and low-income residents of Wichita Falls.

The takeaway

DignitySOS' mobile shower service is a unique and impactful initiative that addresses the basic hygiene needs of the most vulnerable members of the Wichita Falls community. By providing free, accessible showers, the organization is helping to restore dignity and create opportunities for those struggling to make ends meet.