Our August 19th event at Brax Laundry - Oregon City was one for the books! We served 60 awesome neighbors and completed 58 loads of laundry, making it our busiest event yet! We served up a delicious pasta and garlic bread meal that disappeared FAST. In fact, we served an incredible 70 meals to hungry neighbors throughout the day. Our friends from The Young Men’s Service League really came through for us, lending a helping hand and keeping things moving during this especially

Our August 19th event at Welches Laundromat may have been a smaller day, but it was filled with the kind of community support that makes these events so special. We served 10 awesome neighbors and completed 10 loads of laundry, making sure everyone who came through the doors received extra care. We were especially grateful to have the fabulous Heather, the owner of the laundromat, with us. Heather is an amazing human, has been such a wonderful supporter of our events, and she

Brax Laundry - Molalla was buzzing on August 18th as we welcomed 41 of our fabulous neighbors for a day of free laundry, good food, and plenty of community connection. Together, we tackled 42 loads of laundry, including 11 small, 11 medium, and 20 large loads! Lunch was a definite highlight of the day, thanks to our resident sandwich wizard, the amazing Maggie! She absolutely rocked it, serving up three delicious sandwich options: classic peanut butter and jelly, turkey and c

We had another busy day at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy on August 20, serving 25 of our awesome neighbors and completing 20 loads of laundry. We kept everyone fueled with a hearty meal of chili with sour cream and toppings, sloppy joes, and water. There were also lots of food boxes available for our neighbors, making it an especially full day of resources and support. And because no two LoveOne events are ever quite the same, there was also a small wildlife rescue mission happe

August 13th was another great day at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy! We welcomed 37 awesome neighbors and helped keep laundry moving with 44 loads washed: 9 small, 26 medium, and 9 large. Our fabulous friends at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints in Sandy blessed the community with a delicious meal of enchiladas, salad, fresh greens and garden vegetables, plus cookies to top it all off. We were also able to provide food boxes thanks to the incredible folks from Mt. Hood

August 11th at Brax Laundry - Molalla was another wonderful day of community, connection, and a whole lot of laundry! We were able to serve 36 amazing neighbors and help with 36 loads of laundry, including 4 small, 12 medium, and 20 large loads. Our fabulous friend, Grace, from the Oregon Department of Human Services, joined us outside to connect with our neighbors and share information about the resources and services they have to offer. We were also blessed to have Pam, th

August 12th at Brax Laundry in Estacada was a sweet reminder of what community looks like when people show up for one another. We were able to serve 17 awesome neighbors and help with 12 loads of laundry. We were joined by th amazing Debra and Link, our fabulous Brigham’s family, who came ready to love on our neighbors and lend a hand. They brought and served a delicious meal of white chicken chili and birthday cake, making the day feel extra special! They also brought sack l

had 50 fabulous neighbors join us, with 54 loads of laundry washed and dried. That's 13 small, 32 medium, and 9 large loads. With the heat hanging around, we kept everyone fueled and refreshed with pizza and ice-cold water. And then came a surprise that absolutely made everyone’s day: someone (still a mystery!) brought popsicles! We may not know who our mystery popsicle hero is, but we know they brought a whole lot of smiles! The Young Men’s Service League joined us to lend

Our August 10th laundry outreach at Milwaukie Laundry was another wonderful day of neighbors, community, and connection! Together, we served 24 awesome community members and completed 45 loads of laundry, and we had an incredible crew helping make it happen! A huge thank you to the incredible folks from the Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon for showing up with pizza and food, serving hygiene kits, and even helping keep those washers and dryers running by putting quarters in th

On August 4th, we were back at Brax Laundry - Molalla, serving 42 awesome neighbors and helping get 46 loads of laundry washed, dried, and ready to go! Our neighbors enjoyed chicken ramen salad and some fruit while catching up with our crew and community partners. We were also excited to have the fabulous Laura from Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette with us, connecting with folks and sharing information about employment opportunities and job connections. And, of

On August 6th, we were back at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy, where we served 26 fabulous neighbors and helped get 25 loads of laundry washed and on the way to being fresh and clean. It was our slowest day in recent memory, but even on a quieter day, the heart of the community still showed up. We shared pizza and grapes, and the amazing Judy made sure folks had food boxes to take home. Our all-time favorite Compliance Officer, K. Moody, also stopped by, handing out stickers, smi

We had a great day at Brax Laundry - Molalla on Tuesday 7/28, where 24 awesome neighbors were served, and 25 loads of laundry were washed and dried! Our neighbors enjoyed a hearty meal of chili dogs and delicious homemade cookies! Because laundry day is always better with good food and a little sweetness. And, of course, we have to mention the many adorable doggos who stopped by to brighten everyone’s day! Thank you to everyone who continues to make these days possible. We’

Our July 30th free laundry Thursday at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy welcomed 35 awesome neighbors, with staff and volunteers helping complete 33 loads of laundry throughout the day. Along with clean clothes, everyone enjoyed fresh burgers hot off the grill, thanks to Tony from Liquid Mettle, who generously manned the grill and brought all the condiments, and vibes, to make lunch a hit. We were also grateful to have the fabulous folks from Mountain Life Clinic join us once again

It was a busy evening at Brax Laundry - Oregon City on 7/29, as we welcomed 55 fabulous neighbors, making it one of our busiest outreach events in recent weeks. Throughout the evening, we helped families and individuals complete 7 small, 35 medium, and 10 large loads of laundry, ensuring everyone left with clean clothes and linens. To help keep everyone warm and well-fed, we served Olive Garden minestrone soup and pasta e fagioli soup with garlic bread. A comforting meal that

Brax Laundry - Oregon City was buzzing with activity on July 22nd as we welcomed 43 neighbors and helped complete an incredible 70 loads of laundry!! It was a busy afternoon from start to finish, made possible by an amazing group of volunteers who kept everything running smoothly. A heartfelt thank you to the fabulous Roxanne and the wonderful team from the Oregon City Church of the Nazarene for providing a delicious meal of pasta salad, fresh watermelon, and brownies, while

Last week at Brax Laundry - Molalla, our team had the privilege of serving 38 amazing neighbors while helping wash a total of 36 loads of laundry, including 6 small, 11 medium, and 19 large loads of dirty laundry! Lunch was a summertime favorite with hot dogs and fresh watermelon, helping make the afternoon a little brighter for everyone who stopped by. A special thank you to the incredible rockstar volunteer Deb, who was with us and made sure everyone stayed cool by bringing

Cedars Laundromat in Sandy was a little quieter than usual on July 23rd as the summer heat kept many people indoors, but we were still grateful to spend the day with 34 awesome neighbors and help complete an amazing 40 loads of laundry. A simple meal of hot dogs and doughnuts kept everyone fueled while they waited, and although attendance has been lighter during these hot days, the gratitude from those who joined us was evident. Having clean clothes, a meal, and a welcoming p

Another wonderful afternoon was spent at Brax Laundry in Estacada on July 22nd! We had the opportunity to serve 18 awesome neighbors while helping wash 21 loads of laundry, including 6 small, 9 medium, and 6 large loads. Our friends provided a delicious meal of Italian chicken pasta along with sack lunches to help make sure everyone had something to enjoy during their visit. We were also grateful to have the amazing Debora lending a hand throughout the afternoon, and the fabu

Last week wrapped up with another great day of serving our Sandy community at Cedars Laundromat on Thursday, 7/16! Together, we served 37 fabulous neighbors, helping complete 7 small, 20 medium, and 10 large loads of laundry while providing a welcoming place to relax, connect, and access helpful resources. Our guests enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch, and we were grateful to be joined once again by the phenomenal K. Moody with Sandy Compliance, whose continued support and prese

On July 14th at Brax Laundry - Molalla, we had the privilege of serving 37 awesome neighbors, helping complete 5 small, 23 medium, and 6 large loads of laundry while creating a welcoming space for everyone who stopped by. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing Pam from Grace Lutheran Church, who provided a delicious lunch of sandwiches, fresh watermelon, and some absolutely fancy cupcakes! As if that wasn't enough, Pam also shared her musical talents by playing her autoharp and