Restoring dignity and inspiring hope in Mason City.

Welcome to the S.H.O.W.E.R.S Project & Pathways Thrift Store (Coming soon). We will provide a safe environment where individuals will be able to build job skills, gain independence, and take meaningful steps toward a fresh start.

 

Your contribution makes a difference!

Every contribution helps us provide essential resources and opportunities for those in need. 

THANK YOU

Monetary donations can be mailed to our post office box S.H.O.W.E.R.S. P.O. Box 177 Mason City, Iowa 50401. You can also donate securely through PayPal.

Meet the people behind the project

Three different perspectives, backgrounds, and talents brought together by one shared mission: offering a hand up, restoring dignity, and building self-sufficiency in Mason City.

Vicky Graf

Founder & Executive Director

Jenni O

Digital Media & Storytelling

Ozzie

Fundraising & Strategic Planning

Krystle

Lived Experience Advocate

North Iowa Ice bucket challenge Fundraiser

Step up, make a splash, and support our community.

Join our North Iowa ice bucket challenge

to help restore dignity and bring fresh opportunities to neighbors in need across Mason City. 

Join today Oct 4th 2026 at Central Park at 130

How we empower our community

We focus on accountability, growth, and opportunity rather than handouts, helping individuals discover new paths to long-term stability.

Pathways thrift store program

Participants will work for incentives while developing essential life and workplace skills in a supportive, structured setting.

Pathways thrift store (coming soon)

Shop quality second-hand items where every purchase directly funds our local S.H.O.W.E.R.S project and community support initiatives. Helping the Homeless become self sufficient, giving them work history and teaching life skills with dignity. 

Volunteer opportunities

Join our mission by donating your time, helping organize store inventory, or mentoring program participants.

Read real stories of individuals in Mason City who have rebuilt their lives through accountability and mentorship.

Community impact : (success stories coming soon) These individuals lived the life, with a hand up, they gained stability and continue to rebuild their lives. 

A safe place when the streets are not

The S.H.O.W.E.R.S Project & Pathways Thrift Store was built on the belief that everyone deserves dignity and a chance to move forward. We provide real opportunities to learn, work, and achieve lasting stability in Iowa.

Building job skills and independence together

By creating hands-on work opportunities and practical skill-building programs, we foster self-reliance and pride in everyday achievements.

In addition to hands-on thrift store training, we provide practical workshops and supportive resources designed to build long-term independence, accountability, and life stability.

Classes and community resources

Budgeting and financial basics

Learn fundamental money management skills, personal budgeting, tracking expenses, and practical ways to achieve lasting financial stability.

Resume writing and job readiness

Build effective resumes, prepare for job interviews, and develop practical workplace communication skills to secure dependable employment.

Access science-based, mutual-support meetings focused on self-empowerment, positive life changes, and overcoming addictive behaviors in a safe space.

Life skills and mentorship

Receive guided mentorship, conflict resolution training, and everyday life tools to support personal growth and successful community reintegration.

Support a fresh start in Mason City

Whether you donate items, shop our store, or give your time, your support directly helps neighbors take steps toward a stable future.

Visit us today

S.H.O.W.E.R.S Project & Pathways Thrift Store

515 6th St NW, Mason City, Iowa, 50401 United States
Phone:(641) 430-9427
Email: showersprojectinc@gmail.com

Our future home: S.H.O.W.E.R.S Project & Pathways Thrift Store

Imagine a place where dignity is restored, hope is inspired, and every step leads to a brighter future. This is the vision that drives us forward. Our future home will be a beacon of support and opportunity for Mason City.