Cedars Laundromat in Sandy was full of community and connection on July 2nd as we had the opportunity to serve 42 of our neighbors. Together, we helped wash 44 loads of laundry, including 11 small, 28 medium, and 5 large loads. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken noodle salad, fruit, and water while waiting for their laundry. These shared meals and conversations are such an important part of our time together and remind us that our events are about much more than cle

Our July 1st free laundry Wednesday at Brax Laundry - Oregon City was another wonderful day of connecting with the community! We had the opportunity to serve 47 neighbors and help complete 50 loads of laundry, including 11 small, 26 medium, and 13 large loads. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of pulled pork mac and cheese and cream cheese danishes while spending time together and taking care of an essential need. We were also grateful to have the Young Men's Service League w

Our June 30th free laundry Tuesday at Brax Laundry - Molalla was another wonderful day of connection and community! We had the opportunity of serving 26 neighbors and completing 30 loads of laundry, helping lighten the load for so many in our community. A huge thank you to one of our most amazing volunteers and a phenomenal human, Deb, for making awesome sandwiches and yummy cookies for everyone to enjoy for lunch. Your kindness and generosity helped make the day even more sp

Last week at Welches Laundromat was awesome! We had the privilege of serving 15 neighbors and helping complete 26 loads of laundry. Every event is an opportunity to provide more than clean clothes; it’s a chance to build community, offer support, and remind our neighbors they are seen and cared for. A huge thank you to the amazing owner, Heather, for preparing a delicious chicken stir-fry that kept everyone well fed throughout the evening. We were also incredibly grateful to

Last week at our weekly Wednesday free laundry event at Brax Laundry - Oregon City was another incredible evening of serving our community! Together, we were able to serve 39 neighbors while completing 17 small, 24 medium, and 15 large loads of laundry. Folks who stopped in also enjoyed a meal of pizza, cupcakes, and water while connecting with volunteers and community partners. A huge thank you goes out to the Rotary Club of Oregon City and the Young Men's Service League for

On June 23rd, free laundry Tuesday at Brax Laundry - Molalla was another amazing gathering to serve our community. We had the privilege of providing laundry services to 40 neighbors, completing 8 small, 12 medium, and 16 large loads throughout the day. Guests enjoyed a simple but satisfying meal of pizza, chips, and cookies while they waited for their laundry. With the help of dedicated staff and volunteers, we were able to create a welcoming space where neighbors could take

Our June 24th free laundry event at Brax Laundry in Estacada was another wonderful opportunity to serve alongside our incredible community. We were honored to provide free laundry services for 27 neighbors, including 5 small, 10 medium, and 12 large loads, helping lighten the load for individuals and families alike. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal of homemade spaghetti and raspberry lemonade muffins, and thanks to the generous support of the LDS Church in Estacada, everyone a

Cedars Laundromat in Sandy was buzzing with connection and care on June 18th as we served 31 neighbors while helping them wash and dry a whopping 40 loads of laundry! Dinner was pepperoni pizza from Pizza Hut and some bagged chips, giving everyone a chance to enjoy a warm meal together while waiting for their laundry. We were also excited to welcome our amazing friends from Mountain Life Clinic, who offered 10-minute massage sessions throughout the day. Participants loved the

We had another great free laundry event at Brax Laundry - Molalla, serving 42 of our fabulous neighbors, washing and drying a total of 42 loads of laundry, including 8 small, 15 medium, and 19 large loads. It was Pizza Day, which is always a crowd favorite! Sharing a meal together creates opportunities for connection and conversation while neighbors wait for their laundry to finish. We were also excited to have the amazing Molalla Library Bookmobile on site, providing communi

We had a great day at Welches Laundromat on June 17th, serving 20 neighbors and helping complete 27 loads of laundry. Along with clean clothes, guests enjoyed a meal of assorted salads and sandwiches while connecting with community resources and support. We were grateful to have Mountain Life Clinic on site, providing free massages, offering a chance for our neighbors to relax and receive a little extra care during the evening. And the incredible Crystal from the Oregon Depar

We had a wonderful day at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy, serving 30 neighbors and helping wash 32 loads of laundry, including 3 small, 21 medium, and 8 large loads. A huge thank you to the amazing Sandy LDS crew for bringing chili for dinner! Their support made the evening run smoothly and gave us one less thing to worry about while serving our community. We had some rad folks from the Oregon Department of Human Services here offering resources. It's always tons of fun when ODHS

We had another great evening of connection and community at Brax Laundry - Oregon City on June 10th! Together, we served 39 neighbors and helped complete 53 loads of laundry! Wow! That included 8 small, 34 medium, and 11 large loads. Neighbors and volunteers alike enjoyed cheese and pepperoni pizza, Grandma's Cookies, chips, and snack packs to take on the go. Sharing a meal always creates opportunities for conversation, connection, and community. We were also grateful to have

On June 9th at Brax Laundry - Molalla, we gathered once again with neighbors for a steady and meaningful evening of community, connection, and care. A total of 37 neighbors were served, with 7 small, 11 medium, and 19 large loads completed throughout the day. As always, the rhythm of the evening was shaped not just by the hum of machines but by the people who showed up to support one another. The amazing and talented Pam joined us on behalf of Grace Lutheran Church in Molalla

We had a wonderful afternoon at Brax Laundry in Estacada on 6/10, where we had the opportunity to serve 22 neighbors and help complete 25 loads of laundry. Together, we washed 5 small, 11 medium, and 9 large loads, ensuring everyone had access to clean clothes and a little less stress in their week. We were grateful to have the amazing Brigham's incredible wife, Debra, join us to help serve a delicious lunch of BBQ pork sandwiches and cookies. The kindness didn't stop there!!

Our monthly visit to Milwaukie Laundry on June 8th was a wonderful reminder of the impact a caring community can have. Together, we served 19 neighbors and helped complete 49 loads of laundry, including 10 small, 28 medium, and 11 large loads. Our heartfelt thanks go to the amazing Deborah and her wonderful husband, Michael, for providing a delicious dinner of Thai chicken curry with rice, along with cookies and chips. Sharing a warm meal creates opportunities for connection,

In this latest episode of the "Trash Extravaganza Tales" on June 3rd, we revisited a site that we first attempted to clean up on a rainy, soggy day back in January. After already canceling twice due to flooding, we were determined to tackle the mess. We made a huge dent in the landscape during that first effort, but it quickly became clear that the flooding had made it impossible to fully complete the job. But we didn't forget! That day, with the help of our incredible trash

Brax Laundry - Oregon City on June 3rd was another meaningful day of connection, support, and community care. We had the opportunity to serve 36 neighbors, helping wash 5 small, 35 medium, and 9 large loads of laundry throughout the evening. Guests to the laundromat also enjoyed a delicious meal featuring Asian chicken coleslaw salad, rice crispy treats, and bags of chips, offering both nourishment and a chance to slow down and connect with one another. These shared meals con

Brax Laundry - Molalla on June 2nd was a wonderful day of community connection and support! We served 50 neighbors and helped wash 10 small, 16 medium, and 26 large loads of laundry throughout the day. Our amazing Nash kept everyone well-fed with a delicious pasta salad, and we also enjoyed chips and doughnuts together. A special thank you to the fabulous Deb for volunteering her time and energy to help make the day run smoothly. We were also super excited to welcome the awes

Our Welches Laundromat event on June 3rd was a wonderful day of community, connection, and lots of laundry. We served 16 neighbors and helped complete 24 loads of laundry, ensuring families and individuals had access to clean clothing and linens. A special thank you to the amazing Mackenzie for preparing a delicious meal of vegetable beef soup, fresh rolls, and salad, with churro bites as a sweet treat to round out lunch. The homemade meal was enjoyed by all and added an extr

Our Cedars Laundromat event in Sandy was a wonderful day of connection, support, and service. We had the privilege of serving 22 community members while helping wash 34 loads of laundry, including 6 small loads, 22 medium loads, and 6 large loads. Guests enjoyed a hearty meal of spaghetti and meatballs, along with cookies and chips, creating an opportunity for connections while essential laundry needs were met. In addition to laundry services, we were able to distribute extra