Our Story

It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. Shit Shower Shave is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and a projected large volunteer staff, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals. Programs in this division address the wide gap between those who have access to their basic needs and those who do not.

Founded in 2023, Shit Shower Shave will make tremendous impact thanks to the kickstart it received from The David Prize, and the help of members and volunteers in the NYC community. The core of our work lies in the continuous passion and dedication we bring to the range of projects we take part in.

Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Want to take part? Contribute to our work by donating or volunteering today.

My name is Scott Lebowitz

Being raised in Canarsie, living throughout Brooklyn, exploring, working, and having friends all over NYC, I exposed myself to the things that make this city very hard to leave. NYC is full of different cultures, ethnic diversity, beautiful parks, amazing architecture, art, and so much more, and it’s why I care about the people of NYC.
I have experienced the tribulations in NYC at 21 years old. While being extremely sick with stomach poisoning, diarrhea, vomiting, and not drinking or eating for almost 2 days, I dropped to the floor outside of the Port Authority. I barely had the energy to ask for help. People just walked by me, some stepped over me, and the police passed by me and only gave a look, but didn’t help. I was lucky that some transit workers walked in my path. They happened to see that I was wearing a LIRR jacket, and decided to help me. It was such a sad day, I couldn’t believe how easy it was for so many to disregard another human. While driving across the country in my car many times, I couldn't find a place to relieve myself at night, and finding a shower was nearly impossible. I’ll spare the details.
These experiences are just a sliver of the daily struggle that homelessness brings. Without being fully emerged in homelessness, I can never grasp the full struggle one has in finding places to relieve themselves or shower.
NYC has many great things going for it as well, and it is also home to my triumphs. I am very innovative, and when I become focused on a project, I’m not satisfied with its marketing unless every single person is talking about it. I started a $12 per person outdoor adventure company, which filled a few of the transportation gaps NYC has, to a 1 million a year company. People say I’m lucky, I say I put in the work and push myself to succeed.
I have volunteered at many gatherings to help the unsheltered, from food drives to “Don’t Walk By” with Rescue Alliance. I will never turn down anyone who asks me to purchase them a meal and or a drink. There has always been a consistent gut reminder that I need to do more and help the homeless, or anyone who needs help. This project will bring me so much self-satisfaction and joy and help many in need. I know starting a non-profit is not a volunteer job. It's a, never give up, 60-80 hour work week, never stop thinking about it, even have dreams about the program.I can’t wait to get it started.