Showers for Homeless Fort Myers

Showers for Homeless Ft Myers is a local not for profit public service ministry/ charity serving Lee County and surrounding areas. It was founded by its Homeless CEO Drew Broderick right here in ft Myers with his own money over a 2 year period. Drew a homeless low income man designed and built the worlds first climate controlled mobile shower unit for the homeless to get a hot heavenly shower so they can look for work, keep the job they have or just face their peers without shame. So far they have given out over 1000 showers and many of the homeless have been able to get jobs just from the simple solution of being able to clean up to be presentable for hire.

Showers for homeless are ISO board members and organizers. Needed is a pr person, a marketing person, a grant writer, a fund raising organizer and any other power players that can add to this mission. It takes a team of professionals to run a mission like this. If you have ever dreamed of owning or running a local, state or national not for profit and you have the skills to do so and the passion to be the change that you want to see in this world then contact Drew at 239-223-8576 so we can set up a team meeting and form a board and committees.

Showers for homeless are in need of supporters, sponsors and partners to fund this mission to cover an $800 a month overhead. Also needed is a 14ft box truck or any truck that will pull a heavy 14 ft enclosed trailer to be donated to the cause to better serve the community. Specially need people to spread the word to the community, churches, businesses, corporations and medias to grow this much needed service.

For more info or to donate you can go to our quick easy link at www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/msh8/showers-for-homeless… or visit and like fb page Showers for homeless ft myers or contact Drew at 239-223-8576.

What The Heck Is A Quarter Auction?

 By Karyn Brooks Event Coordinator

There are many variations, however I’ll review here the basic format of those held locally. Minor difference may exist from one event to another.

Quarter Auctions are fundraisers sponsored by a local charity or non-profit. They can be held once for that non-profit or, be set up to repeat on a quarterly or monthly basis. The auction items are anything from jewelry, candles, skin care or cosmetics, sandals, soaps, kitchen products, food lines, gift cards and baskets. Most of the auction items are provided by the participating vendors however, the charity can also secure in-kind donations to be used for their auction.

As a quarter auction participant, you’ll want to arrive at doors open time – bring a supply of quarters and your friends! I recommend a couple rolls of quarters. The number of friends is up to you – if you have a group of 6 or more, let me know and I’ll reserve you a table!

When you arrive, you’ll first rent your bid paddle (or 2 or 3 – depending on how you want the odds to work for you!). The paddles are generally $3 each or two for $5, but you’ll find events that will roll the cost of a meal and your first paddle into one price. When you rent your paddle(s), a poker chip matching your paddle number will go into a draw container used to draw winning numbers throughout the event. Paddles are returned at the end of the event to be used in future quarter auctions.

You will also have an opportunity to buy 50/50 tickets and visit the individual vendor tables to register for door prizes. The vendors will also have cash and carry items for sale, so you can get a little shopping in too! There will likely be food and beverage to purchase as well. The paddle rental money, half the 50/50 ticket sales, quarters bid on the charity’s auction items and any revenue from food sales all go to the charity! The exception to that may be if the event is held at a venue that provides the food – then that revenue would go to the venue.