“… God’s love doesn’t seek value, it creates value. It is not because we have value that we are loved, but because we are loved that we have value. Our value is a gift, not an achievement.”
– William Sloane Coffin
What is Dignity on Wheels?
Dignity on Wheels (DoW) is our initiative that addresses critical needs of the unhousded population in the greater St. Louis area, aiming to significantly improve their health and wellbeing through showers, comprehensive medical care and essential resource connections.
Because dignity should not be stationary, our mobile hygiene service brings showers, hygiene supplies, and a compassionate human touch directly to the streets, encampments, and underserved areas where people are too often overlooked.
Join the Team or Become an Advocate
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Monetary & Hygiene Products Donations
We are profoundly grateful for the support. As we continue to grow and serve more people, we need you. By committing to a monthly donation you make a lasting impact. Your gift will ensure we continue to deliver dignity through showers to our unhoused neighbors.
Make your transformative donation today through TEXT: “HOPE4THELOU” at 443-21
SHOWER SERVICES SCHEDULE
2025 Shower Campaign has ended - Nov. 08, 2025
Beloved Community,
Thank you for standing with inExcelsis to bring mobile showers in St. Louis to our unhoused neighbors. Together we created safe, private moments of dignity and care.
By the Numbers (2025)
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542 showers this season — 795 total across last season + this year
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Tornado relief: 110 hygiene kits, 104 towels/washcloths
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Next steps unlocked: 14 birth certificates for Pallet Yard residents (pathway to IDs, jobs, stability)
Every guest is a neighbor, not a number. Your support provided clean water, fresh towels, toiletries, and a trauma-informed welcome that says: you matter, you are seen, you are loved.
Looking to 2026
The need in greater St. Louis remains real. We invite you to help us expand Dignity on Wheels—more routes, more partners, more restored dignity.
From my heart to yours: thank you for trusting us, for loving our guests, and for allowing inExcelsis, through Dignity on Wheels, to be an extension of your witness in the community.
Yours truly,
-The Dignity on Wheels Team
The Need For Dignity on Wheels
In the heart of every person lies a deep and undeniable desire to be seen, to be respected, to be treated with dignity. Yet for our unhoused neighbors, access to something as basic as a hot shower remains a rare luxury, not a regular right. The streets offer no privacy, no relief, and no way to maintain even the smallest semblance of personal hygiene, often leading to isolation, illness, and a devastating erosion of self-worth.
Because everyone deserves to feel clean, cared for, we meet them where they are, restoring dignity one shower at a time.
Say Hello to Your Mobile Hygiene Service Team
Behind every clean towel, every warm smile, and every restored sense of dignity is a team of deeply committed hearts. The Dignity on Wheels team is a group of compassionate organizers, outreach workers, and volunteers who believe that hygiene is a human right and that kindness is the most powerful vehicle of change.
Main Contact.
Email: dawna@inexcelsislove.org
Phone number: (314) 732-2156
Dawna Kenkel serves as the Community Outreach Manager at inExcelsis, where she leads field operations and partnerships for Dignity on Wheels and Winter Safe Haven.
With more than a decade of experience in community outreach and healthcare operations, Dawna brings a steady, systems-minded approach to serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. She has led large-scale outreach initiatives, coordinated volunteer teams of over 200 people, and built strong referral networks across the St. Louis region—ensuring that care is not only compassionate, but also consistent and effective.
Dawna is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) and is currently completing her Community Health Worker training, equipping her with both operational discipline and a deep understanding of community-based care.
What sets Dawna apart is her commitment to consistent presence, respect, and trust. She believes that meaningful change happens not through one-time interactions, but through relationships that walk alongside people toward stability and next steps.
At inExcelsis, Dawna is passionate about strengthening outreach systems, empowering volunteers, and ensuring that every neighbor is met with dignity, safety, and genuine care.
Showers Delivered
795
Water Usage
15,081
Shower Service Sites
07
Volunteers
103
How can you make a difference?
We have a variety of Direct-Impact Opportunities tailored to fit your schedule and your resources.