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Laundry Speaks: “Survivor”

Ryan Myers — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:21:29 +0000

Tuesday August 25th was our second Laundry Love event in Isla Vista. 13 individuals were served, among them was the beautiful soul of “Survivor” who sleeps under the stars in Isla Vista. He wanted to convey his heartfelt appreciation to those involved in putting on the Laundry Love event and wrote to me:

“Here in I.V. this program gives a total new meaning to ‘Love your brother’.”

Survivor was incredibly grateful for being offered clean laundry, and we were incredibly grateful that he was willing to share his life with us. So to you, Survivor, we say a heartfelt Thank You!

Laundry Speaks: Silvergreens

Ryan Myers — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:32:13 +0000

Our Laundry Love event in July was incredibly successful. 24 individuals were served up some clean laundry, and our volunteers were served up the invitation to a shared life with our guests. One of our business sponsors who attended the event shot me this short excerpt regarding his experience:

I was very pleased to see what I saw at the Laundry Love event. Many needy families being grateful and very appreciative of what was being provided for them. I applaud the Laundry Love team, and I look forward to seeing more upcoming successful events.

Brian Rocha
Silvergreens Restaurant

Thanks to our sponsors: SBParent.com, Silvergreens, and Caje Cafe for providing the means by which the poor in our community can find relief. Without them, none of this would be possible.

We are Laundry Love PEOPLE

Ryan Myers — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:58:04 +0000

We recently underwent a crucial name change. Our old name: “Laundry Love Project” has been replaced with “Laundry Love People” to emphasize the human/relational element of LLP.

People are NOT projects.

LLP has been and will always be about People: those serving and those being served. This change allows us to cease communicating that “We do Laundry Love Projects”, and begin saying “We ARE Laundry Love People”. Whereas the “we” in the first statement is one sided and exclusive to those providing LLP services, the second statement offers more. It is less concerned with who gives and who receives; the “we” in the second statement is an inclusive collective “we”, where the lines typically drawn between server and the one being served are blurred. Everyone gives and everyone receives.

LLP has always thrived due to its collaboration among diverse people. Rather than focus on our “program” or “project”, our gaze is always set on connecting with people. This name change moves us past the objectification of people as projects or causes, and allows us to see people for what they truly are: People. Beautiful people just like you and I.

Spreading the Love

Ryan Myers — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:55:03 +0000

Laundry Love People Isla Vista is having its first event on July 28, 2009 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. We are in need of volunteers and monetary donations to make the event happen. Take a look at the “Get Involved” page to find out how you or your group can get involved.

Email us at info@laundryloveiv.com