Mobile shower bus launches in Akron [Video]

AKRON, Ohio — Across the street from the First Congregational Church of Akron, on Monday, something wonderful happened.

After months and months of planning and building, the Shower Bus was launched.

It was born from an idea by Rob Ford, founder of nonprofit, Forever R Children. Then, thanks to the Akron Metro RTA and Kamper City, who donated and renovated the bus, two full bathrooms were installed for those without homes to use.

“We’re community. And that’s what community does. We love each other. We uplift each other,” Ford said.

Lifting each other up has been the goal all along. The volunteers are helping those without homes get a fresh start.

“To have someone going there, just have a moment of respite, it means a lot to them. They come out … one guy came out, his hair was all wet, he said he loved it, you know? ‘Nice cold water hit me, just woke …