Clean laundry success with candy and donations

 

We had a successful and busy Loads of Change today with lots of new faces and some early Halloween candy. We spent $721.25 (which includes individual Lion donations of $26, as well as a couple of donations of quarters totaling $15.25 from people at the laundromat!), helped 28 people do laundry for 59 people. That was 166 washing machine loads and 115 dryer loads. 

Many thanks to our Kingston Cares lady for her donation of laundry pods and Tide sink washing kits, as well as Lion Pat Rae for a big roll of trash bags, and to Lion Ray McMahon for LOTS of candy.

 

Special thanks to Lions Ray, Michele Grenier, Lee Metcalf, Pat, Ken Hatton, Dennis Tesch and Terry Blais for their volunteer hours.

 

To donate to Loads of Change, please use the QR code provided:

#loadsofchange #poulsbolions #weserve #serviceproject #poulsbo #poulsbowa #cleanlaundry #fortheunhoused

 

43 unhoused and needy individuals get help with Loads of Change

 

At our Sept. 17 Loads of Change, we spent $535.50 serving 43 people with 78 loads of wash and 78 loads in the dryers. Many thanks to Poulsbo Lions Ray McMahon, Terry

 

Right now, we could use vinegar and large trash bags (some of the unhoused clients put their clean clothes/bedding into these). This is Poulsbo Lions Club's biggest service project. Thanks!

Clean laundry day is tomorrow!

Happening tomorrow (Weds., Sept. 17) from 2-6 pm at the Village Laundromat on 7th Avenue NW, Poulsbo.

 

Wanted: Group to help with Loads of Change

 

Our clean laundry program has grown! Poulsbo Lions are spending $600-$700 a month on our Loads of Change service project and could use some help.

 

We'll be starting our 7th year of Loads of Change this October. It's not unusual for us to get some donations at the laundromat of quarters, $20-$40 cash, laundry pods, toiletries and body wipes. What we can truly use is more cash - either at the laundromat or via Paypal (poulsbolions@gmail.com) or by check (see the flyer below).

 

 

Additionally, we'd love for another group - civic, church, etc. - to offer a program similar to this maybe once a month so there are 2 dates and times to choose from. It's a dream!

 

 

59 unhoused and needy individuals get help with laundry

 

Well, we managed to spend a whopping $767.30 at Loads of Change yesterday, helping 59 people with 187 loads of wash and 117 dryer loads. We kept those machines hoppin'!

 

Donations are EVERYTHING! We were blessed with a couple handfuls of quarters, laundry detergent and body wipes, and a check for $100. Everything is truly appreciated! (Thanks again, Brooklyn, for the gorgeous flowers!)

 

We help people who are unhoused, living in their cars, and who just need a helping hand. If you're inclined to donate, physical items may be dropped off at John L. Scott Real Estate on 10th Avenue, Poulsbo, attn: Dennis Deitch. Online, you can use poulsbolions@gmail.com for PayPal donations; and if you need to mail a check, please write it to Poulsbo Lions Club, PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Loads of Change noted on the check please).

 

Feel free to use the QR code to donate too! And thanks so much.

 

 

Clean laundry day is tomorrow

 

Clean laundry day is tomorrow, March 19

 

Loads of Change is next Wednesday

 Coming this Wednesday, Feb. 19, clean laundry for the unhoused and low income in North Kitsap.

 

27 served at Village Laundromat for our latest Loads of Change

Poulsbo Lions spent $414 (we had $180 in Lions' donations plus $9 from a neighbor) paying for laundry Sept. 18 during our Loads of Change service project at the Village Laundromat.

We served 27 people, washing 100 loads and drying 62. Loads were calculated like this - large washer = 3 small loads; medium washer = 2 small loads; and of course the small washer is one load.

Many thanks to Ray and Ria McMahon, Terry Blais, Dennis Tesch, Lee Metcalf, Linda Prine and Gretchen Dunmire for volunteering their time to feed quarters into the machines, and help clients with laundry detergent and fabric softener.

Linda Prine with Lee Metcalf in the background, feeding quarters into the dryers Wednesday

Lions Dennis Tesch, Ria McMahon and Lee Metcalf are regulars at the laundromat

Laundry day is this Wednesday for NK unhoused

Only two more sleeps until laundry day at the Village Laundromat for North Kitsap's unhoused and needy. Last load of wash should be in by 5:30 pm in order for it to dry in time.

Donations of vinegar and bleach are needed. If you'd like to donate, please take the items to John L. Scott Real Estate on 10th Avenue, care of Dennis Deitch, or bring them to the laundromat this Wednesday from 2-6 pm. Thanks!

#cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #loadsofchange #weserve #helpingtheunhoused
 

Laundromat price increase

 

We helped 24 unhoused and low-income people wash 48 loads and dry 54 at our Loads of Change yesterday. Costs have increased at the Village Laundromat! We spent $410.50 ($40 of that were donations). Ray and Ria McMahon, and Terry Blais showed up, as well as Linda Prine and Lee Metcalf.

 We would love donations of detergent pods, vinegar and even snacks. They can be dropped off at John L. Scott Real Estate on 7th Avenue for Dennis Deitch or Pat Osler.

 #cleanlaundry #unhoused #loadsofchange #poulsbolions #weserve #villagelaundromat
 

Clean laundry day coming up Wednesday

 

This Wednesday, June 19, is Loads of Change for the unhoused/needy at The Village Laundromat.

A couple of reminders: For North Kitsap residents only, and the last load of wash should be in by 5:30 p.m.

#cleanlaundry #loadsofchange #poulsbolions #serviceproject #feedingquarters #donationswelcome #weserve

Laundry day coming up Wednesday

 

This Wednesday, March 20, is Loads of Change!

Don't forget - last load in by 5:30 pm or there won't be time to get it dried.

#cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #weserve #villagelaundromat #3rdWednesday

Laundry day is fast approaching

Coming up in a week - laundry day! To take part, individuals must be from North Kitsap (Poulsbo, Keyport, Hansville, Suquamish, Indianola, Bainbridge) and unhoused or low-income.

If you're in the position to donate, packs of wipes (like baby wipes) would be nice. They come in handy, especially for the unhoused living in the woods or cars. These may be dropped off at John L. Scott Real Estate on 10th Avenue, or bring Feb. 21 between 2-6 pm to the Village Laundromat.

#cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #serviceproject #weserve #lastloadby5:30

 

Loads of Change reaches 50 unhoused and low-income in November

 

Mike

Josh

Josh and Mike were just 2 of the 50 people Poulsbo Lions served today at the Village Laundromat during our monthly Loads of Change.

We spent $645 ($45 in Lions' donations).

We washed 115 loads and dried 105.

Special thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon for being an integral part of the program, and Lions Dennis Tesch and Terry Blais.

#loadsofchange #poulsbolions #cleanlaundry #unhoused #lowincome

Loads of Change serves 48 people

Poulsbo Lions spent $624.50 ($37.75 donations) Wednesday helping 48 people wash 100 loads of laundry and dry 110 loads during our monthly Loads of Change. #loadsofchange #poulsbolions #WeServe #cleanlaundry
 

Loads of Change helps 41 people with laundry

Poulsbo Lions served 41 unhoused/low-income people Wednesday during Loads of Change at the Village Laundromat to the tune of $624.25. We appreciated the $193.25 in donations we received, as well as the jugs of laundry pods. We washed 110 loads, and dried 110 loads, as well.

Many thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon, Dennis Tesch, Dennis Deitch, Dave Damazo, Lee Metcalf, President Pat Osler, Terry Blais, and helpers Desiree and Liz. #loadsofchange #helpingthehomeless #cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #weserve