About
About BeHeard Movement:
BeHeard Movement became an official nonprofit on October 13, 2020. Our mission is to use soul work and social work to benefit the community, businesses, and those experiencing homelessness.
Our goal is simple: to help end homelessness one person at a time, one shower at a time.
Our Mobile Drop-In Center:
We operate Oklahoma’s only mobile drop-in center, bringing essential services directly to communities in need. Our mobile units include a shower trailer, laundry trailer, clothing trailer, and a barbershop bus, along with case management, a job program, phone charging stations, and mail services—all on wheels.
At each outreach, we partner with 3–5 local organizations to provide wraparound support. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar drop-in centers where clients must travel to receive help, we flip the model by bringing the services to them. This approach helps us reach underserved areas, increase access, and avoid duplicating existing services**, ensuring that donor support is used efficiently and effectively. Through this innovation, we meet urgent needs while building trust and long-term solutions for our neighbors.
Our Inspirational Journey:
In 2019, Evan Dougoud worked at Youth Services of Tulsa, helping youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16-24. During this time, he met a group of young people living in tents along the river and built strong connections with them. One of those youth, a 19-year-old named Ashley, was having a rough day. She said, “I wish people would walk in my shoes for once.”
Evan had a small camera, and together, they came up with the idea to record her story to raise awareness about homelessness. When Evan asked what they should call the documentary series, Ashley and the others wrote down,“BeHeard & BeSeen.” From there, BeHeard Movement was born—to spread awareness about homelessness through storytelling that moves people to take action and help.
Evan continued sharing stories and later met Tim, who told him, “Don’t record me unless we’re doing a cooking show.” That conversation turned into a homeless cooking show, where Evan would pick Tim up on weekends, take him to the grocery store to buy ingredients, and film him cooking meals like spaghetti, fajitas, and chana masala back at the camp. It was a unique way to spread awareness and highlight Tim’s talent.
Through surveys, Evan learned that the top needs for many experiencing homelessness were housing, followed by showers and laundry. At the time, there were only eight public showers in the city, all located downtown. For someone experiencing homelessness in East Tulsa, the nearest shower or shelter was a 4–5 hour walk. Many shared that they hadn’t showered in three months.
That’s when Evan thought, “If tacos can be on wheels, so can showers.”
Shortly after, Transformation Church donated funds to purchase BeHeard’s first mobile shower trailer in 2020. On July 31, 2021, BeHeard Movement held its first outreach with the shower trailer. The smiles and gratitude from something as simple as a shower were unforgettable.
During COVID-19, when access to services became even more difficult, BeHeard’s mission expanded organically into a mobile drop-in center, bringing services directly to the people. At each outreach, they partnered with 4-5 organizations offering help with housing, mental health, medical care, SNAP benefits, and more.
In the months that followed, BeHeard received donations to add a laundry trailer, barbershop bus, and clothing trailer to their fleet.
What started with a small camera and a few snack packs has grown into a fleet of mobile resources, making a lasting impact. BeHeard Movement continues to serve with humility, compassion, and a commitment to meeting people where they are.
Mobile Shower Trailer
Our mobile shower trailer is designed to provide dignity and comfort. Each guest gets 10 minutes of privacy with hot and cold water, A/C, wall heaters, automatic sinks, and complimentary shampoo and body wash, generously provided by MauiMoisture.
After every shower, our staff thoroughly cleans to ensure the next guest has a fresh, hotel-like experience while also maintaining the trailer’s longevity. Some neighbors experiencing homelessness have shared that it’s been as long as three months since their last shower. Imagine how it would feel to feel the warmth of a shower for the first time in months.
Mobile Laundry Trailer #1
Our mobile laundry trailer features 4 washers and dryers, 3 showers, and 32 phone charging stations. This combo trailer allows each guest to do one load of laundry per day, with the current setup completing 20-30 loads daily. It’s also a great way to make clothing donations last longer than just a few days.
Laundry plays an important role in health and well-being. Clean clothes improve skin health by reducing irritation and preventing infections caused by bacteria or sweat buildup. They also boost confidence, helping individuals feel better about themselves and more willing to engage with others and access resources.
Mobile Laundry Trailer #2
Mobile Laundry Trailer #2 is equipped with 6 washers and dryers and features a built-in conference room designed for our partner providers. This space allows organizations to offer vital services such as housing applications, mental health assessments, medical shots, and intakes—all on-site. It’s more than laundry; it’s a mobile hub for connection, care, and support.
Clothing Trailer
Our mobile clothing trailer gives our guests the power of choice, something that is often taken away from them. We want them to choose their own clothes—color, size, and style—just like a traditional shopping experience.
All clothing donations go directly to the trailer. If you’d like to donate clothes, please DM us to arrange drop-off times.
Barbershop Bus
Our barbershop bus provides a safe, welcoming space for guests to get a fresh haircut. With the help of volunteer barbers, guests can go from months without a shower or haircut to a transformative, holistic experience that restores dignity and confidence.
We all know the boost of confidence that comes after a great haircut. The barbershop bus features 2 haircutting stations and a shampoo bowl, ensuring every guest feels cared for and renewed.
Case Management
Case management has always been the bridge of BeHeard Movement, helping connect guests from immediate services to long-term goals like having their own shower and home. While we are currently reevaluating our in-house case management program, we are using this time to do research and learn from other nonprofits.
In this season, we’re relying on partnerships, and we’re especially grateful for Creoks, who joins us at every outreach to provide case management and mental health support. Their presence ensures our guests continue to receive the care and guidance they need.
Job Program
We launched a job program after organically noticing how many people came to us for a shower, felt good, and wanted to help. This program provides not only pay but also training, goal setting, and an opportunity for their voices to be heard through feedback.
About Our Outreach
At BeHeard Movement, our approach to outreach is grounded in innovation and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Our journey began when we discovered that individuals in East Tulsa were going without showers for up to three months. With the nearest shelter and shower facility being a 4-5 hour walk away, we knew there was a vital need for accessible services right here in our community.
Why We Do It
Our “why” is simple yet profound: we believe in increasing access to basic needs and resources for everyone in our community, regardless of their circumstances. We understand that a warm shower, clean clothes, a fresh haircut, and compassionate case management can make a world of difference in a person’s life. It’s not just about addressing physical needs; it’s about restoring dignity and hope.
How We Make an Impact
Through our mobile drop-in center, we offer a range of services that include a mobile shower trailer, laundry facilities, a clothing trailer, a barbershop bus, and a dedicated case management team. Each day, we serve between 65-90 individuals in East Tulsa, providing them with essential resources that empower them to take steps toward a better future.
We’ve witnessed incredible transformations, with guests who hadn’t showered in three months now moving into their own homes and returning as volunteers to pay it forward. Our Circle of Care model, which has organically developed through collaboration with community partners, amplifies the impact of our work.
It all begins with a simple shower, but the ripples of positive change that flow from that moment are immeasurable.
We do not claim to be a perfect nonprofit—only a learning, growing one, steadfast in our commitment to see, hear, and walk alongside our neighbors experiencing homelessness. To have no address is not to be less human; it is simply to carry a different kind of burden. Have we not all faced moments in life when the path forward seemed obscured, when we were unsure how to carry on? And yet, by grace, we found strength to take the next step.
Lean into that strength. Let it remind you of the resilience that carried you through. But do not stop there. Let your strength overflow into compassion, reaching out to lift another. In the giving, you will find yourself. In the helping, you will see that love is the great unifier, binding us together in our shared humanity.