Last week at Brax Laundry - Molalla , we were able to serve 51 of our neighbors and cover 56 loads of laundry. A simple morning that made a big difference! Lunch was Domino's pizza, which was a hit and gave folks a chance to slow down, eat together, and connect while their laundry was going. We were also lucky to have our awesome volunteer, Deb, with us, helping make the night run smoothly and warmly. The Molalla Library  Book Mobile stopped by as well, bringing books, smiles

On Wednesday, January 28th, we spent the day at Brax Laundry  in Estacada, supporting neighbors with another super fun free laundry event. We served 29 people, completing 33 loads of laundry (5 small, 13 medium, and 15 large), helping meet a basic need with care and connection. We were treated to a hearty breakfast casserole generously prepared by the amazing Brigham and his fabulous wife, and the LDS Church of Estacada went above and beyond by providing sack lunches, ensurin

On January 29, we came together again at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy for another powerful community free laundry day. We served 53 neighbors, completing 52 total loads of laundry (7 small, 31 medium, and 14 large), helping folks take care of a basic need with dignity and support. Neighbors enjoyed a warm, comforting meal of ravioli with pasta sauce and cheesy cauliflower, and we were grateful to have the fabulous Cece join us again as a volunteer. A special thank you goes to

On January 27, we gathered at Brax Laundry - Molalla  for another jovial free laundry event in Molalla! We were able to serve 36 neighbors, completing 46 loads of laundry (7 small, 30 medium, and 9 large), helping meet a basic need with low stress and care. A warm, comforting meal of mashed potatoes, gravy, and pork meatballs was shared, bringing some much-needed coziness to a winter day. We were also joined by some super cool folks from Goodwill Industries , who stopped by t

We gathered once again at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy on January 22nd for another solid day of connection and care. In total, 26 neighbors were served, and 33 loads of laundry were washed, dried, and folded. That's one less thing for folks to stress about when life is stressful enough! We were excited to welcome Cede, a brand-new volunteer who jumped right in and helped make the day run smoothly. And of course, no recap would be complete without celebrating Toni, our incredib

We were back at QED Laundry in Milwaukie on January 21st for another packed evening of service and community. In total, 25 neighbors were served, with 30 loads of laundry completed throughout the night. The space was filled with warmth as we all shared pizza and hot chocolate, giving folks a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy a meal together while their laundry was running. We were also grateful for the helping hands from the Young Men’s Service League, who jumped in and mad

On Wednesday, 1/21, we spent the day at Welches Laundromat serving 13 neighbors and completing 23 loads of laundry. It was a quieter day, but still one filled with meaningful connections and care. We shared a fresh meal together, featuring an assortment of random salads, yummy sandwiches, and yogurt bowls, simple, comforting food that gave folks a chance to sit, eat, and connect while their laundry was running. We were grateful to be joined by the fabulous Fengming Wu from th

On January 20th, we gathered at Brax Laundry - Molalla  for a beautiful day of service and connection. In total, 48 neighbors were served, and 52 loads of laundry were completed. That's clear evidence of how much this community shows up for one another! We were supported by the fabulous Deb, who volunteered her time and made a delicious pasta salad to share. The marvelous Maggie brought rolls, fruit, and cookies, making sure everyone had plenty to enjoy while they waited for

On January 12, we spent the evening at Milwaukie Laundry serving 14 of our rad neighbors and completing 26 loads of laundry. It was one of those days that reminded us that flexibility and patience are just as important as clean clothes. Midway through the event, the laundry machines unexpectedly went down, putting everything briefly on pause. After some waiting and troubleshooting, the machines came back online, and we were happily back in business, proof that a little persis

On a very windy but sunny Friday (1/16), nine participants with lived experience and four staff showed up in a big way for a major cleanup off Minuteman Way. After receiving a report several weeks ago from the Happy Valley Community Service Officer David Coan and Deputy Clark, we first arrived with our outreach team to connect folks to resources before it was time for clarity and cleanup. This event was postponed twice due to flooding from atmospheric rivers, but we weren’t d

Our free laundry day at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy was a busy and super meaningful one. We were able to serve 37 neighbors with 35 loads of laundry, while connecting folks to food and local resources. A big thank-you to the amazing Judy and the Boring Food Bank for the generous food boxes shared with many neighbors. We are always so grateful to be joined by Officer Kevin Moody, and this time, he brought his new hire, Logan, from Sandy Compliance, our incredible friend from R

Last week (1/14) in Estacada, our free laundry event at Brax Laundry  was a sweet and steady one, filled with good food and great connections. We were able to serve 12 neighbors, helping with 18 loads of laundry, while sharing time and conversation along the way . A heartfelt thank you to Estacada The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  for providing generous, yummy, to-go lunches, warm, savory chicken pot pie, and a sweet pie for dessert. We were also blessed by a c

On January 13 our Brax Laundry - Molalla  event we served 44 neighbors with 53 loads of laundry, alongside good food, music, and meaningful connections. A heartfelt thank-you to Grace Lutheran Church  for providing sandwiches, grilled cheese, and fruit, and to Amy for bringing comforting tomato soup and beef vegetable soup. Pam’s autoharp music added a special, peaceful touch to the day. We were grateful to have Hugett from Oregon Department of Human Services  offering suppor

On Wednesday, 1/7, we gathered at Welches Laundromat for a meaningful day of service, support, and connection. We supported 8 neighbors with 13 loads of laundry, while sharing a warm meal and time together. The fabulous Heather prepared spaghetti and meatballs with salad, and we were also able to celebrate little Auggie's birthday, adding a joyful moment to the day. In addition to laundry and lunch, a neighbor in need received a tent, tarp, and sleeping bag, helping provide w

On January 8th, we spent the day at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy, serving 35 neighbors during a busy day of outreach. With laundry challenges and restarts along the way, we completed 7 small loads, 28 medium loads, and 10 large loads, making sure everyone left with clean clothes despite a few unexpected hiccups. Our amazing volunteer Tony prepared a beautiful, nourishing meal featuring fresh veggies like carrots and cucumbers with yummy dips, flavorful couscous, and sweet gree

On January 7th, we spent a wonderful day at QED Laundry in Milwaukie, supporting 40 neighbors as they washed and dried 41 loads of laundry. Neighbors enjoyed a comforting meal of beef and veggie soup, cheesy cauliflower, and salad, and we were also able to provide clothing to a neighbor in need, helping them stay warm and cared for. It’s always inspiring to see community come together, sharing laundry, meals, and kindness in equal measure! Come down and see us next time we ar

The perfect cap to 2025 was a powerful day of servicing our community at Cedars Laundromat  in Sandy, coming together with 35 neighbors for laundry, nourishment, and connection. Throughout the day, we helped complete 37 loads of laundry. That's 2 small, 26 medium, and 9 large worth of laundry washed and dried, keeping the space busy and full of conversation as the year came to an end. In addition to clean clothes, many neighbors were blessed with generously packed food boxes

We closed out the year at Brax Laundry - Molalla  with a full and joyful day of service. Fifty-two neighbors joined us for a warm, welcoming afternoon, and together we helped wash a total of 54 loads of laundry, broken down into 2 small, 13 medium, and 29 large loads, making a tangible difference for folks as they prepared to head into the new year. Pizza was shared for lunch, offering a simple but comforting meal and a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy one another’s co

On the final day of the year, we marked the moment not with fanfare but with action. We closed out 2025 with purpose and power. One last Trash Jubilee that perfectly captured what this work is all about. Some days, our cleanups take us into familiar problem areas across Oregon City, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, and beyond. Other days, like this one, we find ourselves in places we didn’t expect, responding to very real, and more often than not very urgent, human needs. On this sun

On December 23 in Molalla, our community came together at Brax Laundry - Molalla   for a powerful reminder of what love in action looks like. Because of the generosity of volunteers and partners, 45 neighbors were served with free laundry, warm meals, and genuine connection. With just 3 dedicated volunteers, we were able to support: 10 small loads, 18 medium loads, and 21 large loads of laundry! While washers and dryers were spinning, the space was filled with laughter, conve