Help Us Finish the First Mobile Self-Care Unit.
A converted transit bus. Professional barber stations. Mentorship built in. Rolling directly to the schools, churches, and neighborhoods that need us most.
Rendering shown reflects the finished vision — the unit is currently under construction and not yet in service.
Access Changes Everything.
The biggest barrier to TCBU's impact isn't willingness — it's access. Youth who need self-care, mentorship, and career exposure the most are the hardest to reach. The Mobile Self-Care Unit eliminates that barrier by bringing the full TCBU experience — professional haircuts, near-peer mentors, career exposure, and community connection — directly to where young people already are.
Where Every Dollar Goes.
We believe every donor and sponsor deserves to see exactly what they're funding. Below is the full cost breakdown for completing the first Mobile Self-Care Unit.
| Build Component | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|
Electrical System & Generator Power for clippers, lighting, and A/C. |
$12,000 | Needed |
Plumbing & Water System Shampoo stations, handwashing, sanitation. |
$9,000 | Needed |
Barber Workstations (3–4 chairs) Professional stations with mirrors and storage. |
$14,000 | Needed |
Interior Buildout & Flooring Durable, cleanable surfaces throughout. |
$9,000 | Needed |
Accessibility Modifications ADA compliance, ramp/lift. |
$8,000 | Needed |
HVAC / Climate Control Reliable A/C — Florida heat requires it. |
$6,000 | Needed |
Exterior Wrap & Signage Professional branding, community visibility. |
$5,000 | Needed |
Licensing, Insurance & Registration Road-legal, fully insured. |
$5,000 | Needed |
Equipment & Supplies Clippers, capes, sanitation, first aid. |
$7,000 | Needed |
Amounts are estimates based on current contractor bids and supplier pricing. As components are funded and completed, this table will be updated to reflect progress. TCBU is committed to full transparency in how every dollar is used.
Choose How You Help.
Fund a Component
Sponsor a specific line item — electrical, workstations, the wrap, and more.
Contact Us to SponsorAll gifts are tax-deductible. EIN: 87-2210345.
Put Your Name on the Mission.
The Mobile Self-Care Unit will serve hundreds of Treasure Coast youth every year — and every sponsor's investment is visible, specific, and permanent. Whether you're a local business, a corporate partner, or a community foundation, your sponsorship funds a specific component of the build and earns recognition across TCBU's events, site, and the bus itself.
Component Sponsor
Fund a specific build item — electrical, workstations, the wrap, and more.
Event Sponsor
Underwrite a season of Mobile Unit visits across the Treasure Coast.
Community Partner
In-kind contributions — materials, labor, or professional services.
Our Bus Sponsors
Interested in joining this list? Contact [email protected]
Where It Came From.
The bus was generously donated by the Council on Aging of St. Lucie County — a retired transit vehicle given a second life as TCBU's first Mobile Self-Care Unit.
- DonatedThe Council on Aging of St. Lucie County gifts the vehicle to TCBU.
- Design PhaseInterior layout, workstation placement, and accessibility planning.
- Current: Under ConstructionBuild-out is underway — electrical, plumbing, and interior systems in progress.
- Projected CompletionFinal phase pending full funding of the build (see cost breakdown above).
Every Dollar Gets Us Closer to Rolling.
Questions? [email protected] · (772) 607-0624