Cleaning Laundry & Building Community

Clean Clothes. Transformed Lives.

At Laundry and More, we believe that clean clothes are more than a basic necessity, they are a catalyst for change. While maintaining hygiene is essential for health and wellness, the benefits of clean clothing extend far beyond the surface. They foster dignity, boost confidence, and open doors to new opportunities.

Clean Clothes, Renewed Dignity, Strengthened Community

We begin with laundry, but our goal is so much more. By providing free laundry services to those in need, we aim to uplift individuals and families, restoring a sense of self-worth and belonging. Clean clothes can reduce the risk of infections and skin conditions, and they play a crucial role in mental well-being by enhancing self-esteem and reducing stress.

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Clean clothes are just the beginning!

Laundry and More collaborates with local organizations to offer additional resources such as:

Job assistance
Educational support
Health and Wellness
Food Access

If your organization offers resources that our neighbors may benefit from please contact our Program Manager: Sherrita Niles.

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What to expect?

Those who come to the laundromat are not clients, but Friends and Neighbors. Lawrence is not just a place on a map, but our neighborhood, and home. We emphasize that to each person that we encounter, because we feel it brings the community closer together. People who participate can expect

To see and be seen.

To hear and be heard.

To talk with.

To know and be known.

To be offered, and asked, if they need help, and then given the needed resources.

To join together, forming a community, friendships, and relationships rooted in the love of God.

How Laundry & More is Making a Difference

“Thank you. It has been 4 months since we have had clean clothes.”
A young couple parenting a child currently in first grade.
It’s no secret that bullying remains a serious issue in schools—but did you know it often begins with something as basic as personal hygiene? When someone doesn’t look or smell clean, they’re often the first to be excluded, teased, or left out—regardless of their age. Shawn Bush, Director of Student Services for Lawrence Public Schools, has helped shine a light on this reality. In fact, she sends members of her team to support our efforts each week, recognizing how much it strengthens their impact within the schools.
Shawn BushDirector of Student services for Lawrence Public Schools
“You mean I don’t have to pay to do my laundry today? I got up and gave blood today so that I would have the money to do my laundry. Thank you.”
Community Member
“Are you the pastor, because I could really use prayer. I have HIV, identify as transgendered, and I am scared. I haven’t prayed in a while, but I need prayer and God.”
Community Member
“Thank you for helping me. I need someone who will read the bible with me. Can we read it together?”
Community Member
“This help is great, but I could really use a job. Do you know where I can find one?”
Community Member

Our Partners Make A Difference

Our donors are the heart of everything we do. Because of your generosity, families in poverty have access to something many take for granted—clean clothes and bedding. You help restore dignity, comfort, and hope to those who are struggling. Your support allows children to go to school with confidence, reduces the risk of illness, and creates opportunities for genuine human connection through the simple act of doing laundry. Every dollar, every gift, and every act of kindness helps us extend the love of God and build a healthier, more compassionate community.