May 13th at Brax Laundry was another strong day of community support, good food, and meaningful connection. We served 24 neighbors and completed 27 loads of laundry, including 4 small, 15 medium, and 8 large loads. Lunch was generously provided by the amazing duo, Brigham and Debrah, who brought taco soup, bread pudding, and fruit for everyone to enjoy. Yum!! The amazing folks from the Estacada LDS church also contributed by providing to-go lunches for guests to take with the

Our free laundry event at Brax Laundry - Oregon City on Wednesday, May 13th, was packed with great energy, full bellies, and lots of smiling faces! We served 45 neighbors throughout the day and helped with a whopping 64 loads of laundry, including 18 small, 28 medium, and 18 large loads. Lunch kept things fun and simple with a fan favorite, Costco pizza, Double Stuf Oreos, and refreshing cold water. We were joined by so many wonderful volunteers, including the amazing Terra,

Cedars Laundromat in Sandy last week (5/14) was full of good food, great community partnership, and meaningful connection. We served 34 neighbors and completed 44 loads of laundry throughout the day, including 7 small, 25 medium, and 12 large loads of laundry washed and dried. Lunch was a hit with delicious chili and cheese, tortilla chips, cookies, and even some surprise pizza. Huge thanks to Heather and Colleen Pattiani, from a fantastic church group who blessed everyone wi

Milwaukie Laundry on May 11th was a cozy afternoon filled with warm food, practical support, and caring community. We served 19 neighbors during the afternoon and helped complete 33 loads of laundry, including 8 small, 17 medium, and 8 large loads. Everyone enjoyed a comforting meal of minestrone soup, garlic bread, and cookies while spending time together and connecting with volunteers. We were also able to hand out several hygiene kits to help meet everyday needs. A special

Brax Laundry - Molalla on May 12th was filled with good conversation, helpful resources, and a little music to brighten the day. We helped 37 neighbors wash and dry a ton of laundry, including 5 small loads, 10 medium loads, and 21 large loads. A huge thank you to the amazing Jess and Pam from Grace Lutheran Church for joining us and providing lunch for everyone. Pam also brought her autoharp, which added a special touch to the afternoon and created such a warm atmosphere in

Cedars Laundromat in Sandy last week (5/7) was a sweet and simple afternoon of connection, good food, and a little unexpected fun. We served 24 neighbors through the ministry of laundry, including 3 small loads, 16 medium loads, and 8 large loads of laundry. Lunch was chicken fried rice with fruit salad, which made for a fresh and filling meal while everyone gathered together. One of the highlights of the day was someone bringing flow scarves for the team to try out. There we

May 6th at Brax Laundry - Oregon City was filled with sunshine, community, and a sweet, steady flow of folks throughout the afternoon. We served 40 neighbors during outreach, and finished 37 loads of laundry, including 5 small, 22 medium, and 18 large loads. Lunch was a comforting spread of scalloped potatoes with ham, macaroni salad, and garlic bread, which was enjoyed by many throughout the day. We were grateful to have the amazing Val from 4D Recovery with us, offering sup

Brax Laundry - Molalla on May 5th was another uplifting day of community connection, with 41 neighbors passing through and a total of 44 loads of laundry washed and dried, including 8 small loads, 15 medium loads, and 21 large loads. Our amazing Nash made an awesome pasta salad for a light lunch that was enjoyed throughout the afternoon. We were stoked to have the awesome Pastor Tom here, spending time and talking with people, along with the always fabulous Deb, volunteering

Welches Laundromat on May 6th was a wonderful afternoon of community connection, with 14 neighbors served and 22 loads of laundry washed and dried. Lunch was an absolute treat this week! We had chicken and wild rice soup, homemade biscuits, and Mexican hot chocolate chip cookies, catered by the amazing folks at the Brightwood Tavern, delivered by the fabulous Jen! Everything was delicious and such a huge hit with everyone! We were also joined by the phenomenal Heather, owner

The sun was out, the ground was dry, and the Trash Extravaganza clean-up crew absolutely crushed Part 2 of this cleanup effort on Trash Island. A month ago, we filled a 40-yard dumpster in the pouring rain. This time (5/6), we came close to filling a SECOND 40-yard dumpster (thankfully not in the rain). We also went through an entire box of 100 contractor trash bags, which I believe is a new record for us!! The 13 neighbors with lived experience who threw in a helping hand, w

At Cedars Laundromat on April 30th, we had another great day in Sandy, serving 41 wonderful community members! We helped with 5 small loads, 28 medium loads, and 12 large loads. Wash, dry, fold, repeat! Our amazing Events Manager, Nash, put together an awesome pasta salad and brought chips for a light and refreshing lunch. We very much appreciate all meals and snacks prepared for or donated to events. We were also glad to have the amazing Officer K. Moody from Sandy Complianc

Recently, we ran into a bit of a scheduling hiccup with there being a fifth Wednesday in April, and shifting all of our QED Laundry events in Milwaukie to Brax Laundry - Oregon City. As a result, several folks still showed up expecting services at Brax last week. Thanks to an incredible team effort, no one was turned away! The team at Brax (the incredible Brad, Max, Alina, and their staff) jumped right in to make sure neighbors were able to get their laundry done. Our fabulou

We had a full day at Brax Laundry - Molalla, serving 48 community members and helping with a total of 48 loads of laundry, including 8 small, 15 medium, and 25 large loads! That's a lot of clean laundry! Lunch was a highlight, with the amazing Deb putting together a delicious meal of spaghetti, garlic bread, and oatmeal cake, while the marvelous Maggie added a fresh salad to round things out. It was one of those meals that really brought people together and created a warm, we

April 23rd at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy, we were able to serve 32 neighbors in the community while helping with 6 small loads, 25 medium loads, and 13 large loads of laundry. It was a great day of connection, support, and full bellies. Our meal for the day was spaghetti and meatballs, with doughnuts for a sweet treat to finish things off. Sharing a warm meal always helps create a welcoming space for conversation and connection. We were also joined by the amazing duo, Jenifer

On April 22nd in Estacada, at Brax Laundry, we had the opportunity to serve 20 neighbors in the community while helping with 5 small loads, 9 medium loads, and 8 large loads of laundry. It was a wonderful day filled with fun food, kindness, and connection. In honor of Earth Day, the amazing Debra Alcorn prepared a hearty and delicious meal of mac and cheese, hot dogs, and “worms and dirt” dessert made with pudding, Oreo crumbles, and gummy worms, which brought plenty of smile

Brax Laundry - Molalla on April 21st was a wonderful day of community, connection, and support! We served 44 neighbors and helped with 51 total loads of laundry, including 8 small loads, 18 medium loads, and 25 large loads. Lunch was a delicious spread of chicken fried rice, fresh fruit, and cupcakes, which kept everyone full and smiling. We were joined by our awesome volunteers, the fabulous Deb and Sarah, who helped make the day run smoothly and brought such great energy to

On April 22nd at Brax Laundry - Oregon City, we had the opportunity to serve 40 neighbors in our community. Throughout the day, we helped with 13 small loads, 40 medium loads, and 8 large loads of laundry, making sure families and individuals had access to clean clothes and a little extra support. Our shower cart was also out in action, providing another important resource for neighbors in need and helping us extend care beyond just laundry services. For lunch, we served bake

On April 13th at our monthly visit to Milwaukie Laundry, we had the opportunity to serve 14 neighbors and help complete a total of 27 loads of laundry, including 5 small, 14 medium, and 8 large loads. Lunch was a simple and satisfying spread of hamburgers, chips, and cookies, which brought everyone together for a warm meal and good conversation. Rita was there being her sweet and wonderful self as always, helping create the welcoming atmosphere that makes these days extra spe

QED Laundry in Milwaukie on April 15th marked a memorable day as we gathered for our final event at this location. QED is the place where it all began!! We served 26 neighbors and completed 33 loads of laundry, including 15 small, 11 medium, and 7 large loads, continuing the work that first took root here. Lunch was a hit, with plenty of Costco pizza, cookies, chips, and soda to go around, creating a warm and familiar atmosphere as we shared this closing chapter together. Thi

Cedars Laundromat in Sandy on April 16th welcomed a steady and smooth day of laundry and community, with 35 neighbors joining us. Together, we helped wash 45 loads of laundry, including 8 small, 24 medium, and 13 large loads, keeping things moving with a relaxed and easy rhythm throughout the day. Lunch kept everyone fueled and smiling, with pizza, doughnuts, granola bars, and bottled water available to enjoy. In addition to the good food and good company, we received a lovel