We wrapped up the pre-holiday week with a wonderfully warm free laundry event at Brax Laundry  in Estacada on 11/26. We helped 25 of our fabulous neighbors and completed 32 loads of laundry, including 8 small, 16 medium, and 8 large loads. As always, a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers and staff who keep these events running smoothly week after week. We were also joined by more friends from the Church of Latter-day Saints, whose presence and support added so mu

The day before Thanksgiving, we had a full and festive night at Brax Laundry - Oregon City  on 11/26! Together, we served 59 neighbors and completed 58 loads of laundry, including 16 small, 32 medium, and 10 large loads! Our amazing friends from the OC Church of the Nazarene provided an incredible Thanksgiving spread that filled the space with warmth and good food. Their crew also rolled up their sleeves to help alongside the awesome guys from the Young Men's Service League,

What a perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving week! At our November 25th event at Brax Laundry - Molalla , we were grateful to serve 44 neighbors and help with 48 loads of laundry — including 9 small, 15 medium, and 24 large loads. Our fantastic volunteers kept everything running smoothly, and the whole day felt like a cozy community gathering. It was truly a pre-Thanksgiving Soupapalooza! We had amazing friends who brought amazing soups for everyone to enjoy! Maggie warmed eve

What a warm and bustling morning we had at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy last week! We served 43 of our awesome neighbors and helped wash 51 loads of laundry, keeping the machines humming and the community connections strengthening. Lunch was a treat thanks to our new incredible friend, Tony Ell, who brought a hearty elk stew that filled the room with delicious aroma and full bellies. We were also joined by our very favorite Sandy Compliance Officer, K. Moody, always a helpful

It was such an uplifting night at QED Laundry in Milwaukie on November 19th! We had the privilege of serving 55 fabulous neighbors and completing 54 loads of laundry, including 5 large, 25 medium, and 24 small loads. Keeping machines humming and spirits high throughout the evening. A heartfelt thank-you goes to the incredible folks with the Rotary Club of Milwaukie, Oregon , who not only sponsored the event but also graciously donated $400 to LoveOne!! Their continued support

Our November 18th free laundry event at Brax Laundry - Molalla  was buzzing with community connection and support! We were happy to welcome the amazing April from A Safe Place, who set up a resource table and spent the afternoon talking with neighbors. Our faithful volunteers, the superstar Sarah and the fabulously dedicated Deb, kept everything running smoothly as always, and we were joined by Jared, Luke, and Garrett from the Molalla River Transition Program. Such a great c

At Welches Laundromat on 11/19, we welcomed 19 of our neighbors and helped with 27 loads of laundry. It was another warm and community-filled day on the mountain. Our rock star team member, Alina, kept everyone well fed with a cozy lunch of homemade tomato soup and fresh salad, the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall afternoon. We were joined by the amazing Fengming Wu from the Oregon Department of Human Services , who spent time connecting with folks and offering support.

Last week at Brax Laundry  in Estacada on 11/12, we shared another warm and welcoming laundry day with our neighbors. Twenty-two people joined us, and together we tackled 28 loads of laundry! Fresh starts all around! A big, heartfelt thank-you to the Church of Ladder Day Saints for providing food and keeping everyone fueled and cheerful throughout the event. Their generosity added so much warmth to the day. We’re grateful for every neighbor who shows up, every volunteer who s

On November 19th, our fearless trash team headed out to support a request from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office , responding to a known problem area that has long struggled with leftover debris. Everything from previous RV sites to illegal dumping and litter left by truck drivers who park along the road. Armed with four hardworking crew members and Truck Norris, our beloved four-wheel-drive trash ninja that just got new tires, we tackled an eight-block stretch that was r

At our free laundry event at Brax Laundry - Oregon City , on 11/12, the machines were humming from start to finish. We welcomed 45 neighbors and completed 59 loads of laundry. 12 small, 21 medium, and 26 large loads, each one a reminder of how much clean clothes can restore comfort and dignity. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who kept everything running smoothly, and to our friends at Earth Breeze  for continuing to support this work. Community ca

Our November 13th event at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy was full of warmth, connection, and a whole lot of clean clothes! We welcomed 44 neighbors and finished 48 loads of laundry, all while sharing good food and even better company. We were delighted to have Grace and Tracy from the Oregon Department of Human Services  join us for the day, bringing their friendly energy and support to the space. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Sandy event without our favorite neighbor, Scot,

Our November free laundry evening at Milwaukie Laundry felt a little like an early Thanksgiving celebration, and we loved every minute of it!! Our faithful and fabulous volunteer Abby went all out, bringing a full Thanksgiving dinner for everyone to enjoy. We’re talking turkey, all the trimmings, and pie. Truly a feast! To make the night even cozier, Maggie arrived with a crockpot of hot spiced cider that filled the whole space with that warm, seasonal aroma. It was the perfe

What a fabulous fall afternoon we had at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy on November 6! Together, we served 41 of our neighbors and got through 63 loads of laundry. It was a full day of connection, conversation, and care. We were grateful to be joined by the incredible Erin Ritchie from Clackamas Women's Services , whose presence and partnership continue to strengthen the support available to our community. And we’re excited to welcome a brand-new community friend, Tony Ell, who

What a cozy day in Welches! We welcomed 22 awesome neighbors and helped with 31 loads of laundry at Welches Laundromat on Wednesday, 11/5. A special thank-you to Heather, the wonderful owner, for joining us and sharing her space with such warmth and generosity every month. Lunch was an absolute treat thanks to Tim and Alex from the Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room , who brought delicious turkey sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, plus some warm and comforting Hungarian mushroom soup

What a great morning in Molalla! At Brax Laundry - Molalla  on 11/4, we served 50 of our neighbors and helped wash 11 small, 19 medium, and 26 large loads of laundry. That’s a whole lot of clean clothes and warm hearts. Our amazing Maggie and Amy kept spirits high as they showed off the amazing dryer sheets and hand sanitizer (we’re still talking about that fresh scent!). And a huge thank-you to the fabulous Kayla from Rent Well for setting up a table and sharing valuable res

What a wonderful evening in Milwaukie! At our free laundry event at QED Laundry, we served 36 neighbors and completed 44 loads of fresh and clean laundry! That's 18 small, 18 medium, and 8 large loads washed and dried. A huge thank-you goes out to the Clackamas Sunrise Rotary , who not only volunteered their time but also graciously donated funds to support this event. Your generosity helps keep our neighbors cared for and connected. We are so grateful to everyone who helps o

On Halloween, October 31st , we gathered for a spooky, surprisingly dry, and delightfully spirited Trash Extravaganza under the Oregon City boardwalk and beyond! What started as a focused cleanup near the east end quickly turned into a much bigger adventure when we discovered that some wonderful folks had already tackled part of the job, so our crew expanded the mission! We split into four small teams, covering zones all across downtown Oregon City: the transit center, downto

What a great evening in Sandy! At Cedars Laundromat , we welcomed 48 neighbors and completed 51 soapy loads of laundry. We were joined by our good friend, Officer K. Moody, from Sandy Compliance, who stopped by to connect and offer support. We love having Officer Moody here! A huge thank you to our awesome Alina for bringing pizza and the incredible Brigham for the delicious fresh salad. It was the perfect combo for a cozy fall night. And of course, we couldn’t resist adding

It was a spooky day at Brax Laundry - Molalla  on 10/28! We welcomed 47 neighbors and helped wash 59 loads of laundry. We had fresh clothes and fresh smiles all around! We had some fabulous pre-Halloween fun, complete with pumpkins and sugary candy! A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteer, Sarah, for showing up with her trademark warmth and kindness. And big thanks to Alina for bringing pizza for lunch, which made the day even better! Together, everyone made sure our neighbo

Our team was busy as bees at Brax Laundry - Oregon City  on 10/22 last week! We served 40 neighbors, washing 12 small, 21 medium, and 26 large loads. That’s a lot of clean clothes and fresh starts! A big thank you to the Oregon City Church of the Nazarene  for providing a delicious meal that filled our bellies and warmed our hearts. We’re so grateful for your continued partnership and care for our community!! And a special shout-out goes to our amazing friend and beauty queen