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Welches - 07/15/26
On July 15th, we had the opportunity to serve 12 neighbors at our free laundry day at Welches Laundromat and help complete an incredible 40 loads of laundry. Every load washed is one less burden for someone already carrying so much, and we're grateful to be able to provide this simple but meaningful service to our community. Our guests enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken fried rice and fresh oranges, offering a chance to relax, enjoy good food, and connect with others while t
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Aug 101 min read


Oregon City - 07/15/26
It was another busy Wednesday at Brax Laundry - Oregon City! On July 15th, we had the privilege of serving 31 phenomenal neighbors, helping complete a whopping 61 loads of laundry!! That included 15 small, 30 medium, and 16 large loads. Access to clean clothes may seem simple, but for so many of our neighbors, it provides dignity, confidence, and one less burden to carry. It was an all-hands-on-deck kind of night. Our Executive Director, the amazing Brandi, jumped right in to
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Aug 101 min read


Sandy - 07/09/26
Our July 9th free laundry Thursday at Cedars Laundromat in Sandy was another reminder of how powerful a caring community can be. We had the opportunity to serve 30 of our awesome neighbors by completing 31 loads of laundry, including 4 small, 21 medium, and 6 large loads. A heartfelt thank you to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tickle Creek congregation for preparing a wonderful lunch of chicken salad sandwiches, cookies, water, and grapefruit juice for everyo
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Aug 101 min read


Molalla - 07/07/26
Another wonderful afternoon at Brax Laundry - Molalla brought neighbors together through kindness, laundry, good food, and meaningful connections. On July 7th, we served 35 of those awesome neighbors while helping complete 35 loads of laundry, including 6 small, 19 medium, and 10 large loads. A huge thank you to the phenomenal folks at Cindy's Cafe and Catering in Molalla for generously donating hamburger buns for our sloppy joes, along with fresh oranges for everyone to enjo
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Aug 101 min read


Estacada - 07/08/26
Another great day at Brax Laundry in Estacada! On July 8th, we had the privilege of serving 15 of our neighbors while helping wash a total of 26 loads of laundry, including 3 small, 11 medium, and 12 large loads. A huge thank you to the wonderful members of the Estacada LDS Church for providing a delicious enchilada bake with fresh fruit for everyone to enjoy during the event. Their generosity didn't stop there; they also prepared to-go sack lunches, ensuring our neighbors ha
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Aug 101 min read


Oregon City - 07/08/26
July 8th was one of our busiest laundry events at Brax Laundry - Oregon City in quite some time! We had an incredible day serving 47 amazing neighbors who came in for free laundry services, with our team helping wash and dry a whopping 58 loads of laundry throughout the day! The energy was high from the very beginning as our volunteers jumped into a fast-paced day filled with laundry, conversations, and connections. We were grateful to the incredible teens from the Young Men’
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Aug 101 min read


Sandy - 07/02/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Oregon City - 07/01/26
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
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Molalla - 06/30/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Welches - 07/08/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Oregon City - 06/24/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Molalla - 06/23/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Estacada - 06/24/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Sandy - 06/18/26
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
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Molalla - 06/16/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Welches - 06/17/26
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
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Sandy - 06/11/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Oregon City - 06/10/26
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
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Jul 101 min read


Molalla - 06/09/26
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
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Jun 171 min read


Estacada - 06/10/26
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!!
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Jun 171 min read
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