Laundry Love

Laundry Love
For those living below the poverty line, washing clothes presents both a logistical problem and a financial hardship. From a conversation with a local homeless friend who conveyed this basic need, the Laundry Love Project™ (LLP) was birthed.  Laundry Love Projects partner with local laundromats in cleaning the clothes of those living in shelters, motels, cars, garages and on the streets. It is our mission to take laundromats and convert them into hubs of relief, granting reprieve to those living in oppressive poverty.

This “local edition” Cobblestone Project Initiative is implementing an initiative created by the Just One organization to bring this beautiful idea to our communities.

contact:  LLP @cobblestoneproject.org

Recent Stories

  • Laundry to Water & a Return

    - September 8, 2011

    We are honored to share this story, written by Greg Primm. His family has been a consistent source of joy and stability at the Rogers Laundry Love. It is amazing to watch our community continue to care for those in need. From Greg Prim, Laundry Love...

  • Restored

    - July 28, 2011

    What a privilege it is to share that the need of water for a single mom that we shared yesterday has not only been funded, but the work was completed today!  We are truly thankful to Allied Plumbing for putting it at the top of their to-do list and fo...

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Opportunities to Serve

02 March - Laundry Love Rogers

Address:
112 N 13th Street
Rogers, AR
72756
USA
Map and Directions

Available Spaces: 5

02 March - Laundry Love Fayetteville

Address:
549 W 15th St
Fayetteville, AR
72701
USA
Map and Directions

Available Spaces: 1

02 March - Laundry Love Siloam Springs

Address:
03 South Lincoln St.
Siloam Springs, AR
USA
Map and Directions

Available Spaces: 12

06 April - Laundry Love Rogers

Address:
112 N 13th Street
Rogers, AR
72756
USA
Map and Directions

Available Spaces: 12

(additional opportunities to serve posted here)

Additional Information

Volunteer Roles

  • Volunteers to assist during the session checking people in, loading quarters and distributing detergent
  • Volunteers to help hang Laundry Love flyers in determined locations in the week before
  • Volunteer Groups
    • Recommended group size of min 6 to max 12 to maintain small presence at Laundry Love.
    • Volunteers are asked to serve for at least 3 consecutive Laundry Love events to maintain “familiar faces” and build consistency in presence.

Needs

  • Quarters (to Pay for Laundry) – We have quarter cans available that can be placed in common areas to collect change (email LLP @cobblestoneproject.org for more information)
  • Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Fabric Softener & Dryer Sheets
  • Food & Food Providers (perfect for a group wanting to serve an evening by providing a meal)
  • Coffee, creamer, sugar, cups
  • Disposable plates, forks, spoons, cups
  • 3 Bags in 2 Days also regularly passes out basic needs bags to Laundry Love guest.  Please visit their page for opportunities to volunteer or donate supplies.

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