Our Share the Plate offering in June is for the Purity Laundry Project. For over two years this project has helped families in Sussex County by giving the Gift of Clean Clothes to those in need b

Our Share the Plate offering in June is for the Purity Laundry Project. For over two years this project has helped families in Sussex County by giving the Gift of Clean Clothes to those in need by offering free bimonthly laundry services including all supplies) in Millsboro, serving the Rt 113 corridor from Frankford to Georgetown. Although many of their clients are unhoused, sleeping rough or in cars or motels, some are just struggling financially and need even this small bit of economic relief to redirect their funds for food, shelter, or other basic necessities. In one evening recently, the Project paid for 165 loads of laundry for almost 60 families at a cost on average of $20-$22 per family, or $10-$12 per individual. They have worked with the Pallet Village residents in Georgetown and are hoping to expand their services to the Laurel area. The number of clients is increasing, even as those afraid of ICE raids caused a large drop during the height of ICE presence. The Project volunteers build community at these events by paying for the services, sometimes providing clothing, entertaining the children and adults with games and stories, serving refreshments, and keeping things organized. In accordance with our Resolution of Conscience supporting Women, Children, Families, Immigrants and Refugees and Economic Justice. You can contribute online throughout the month the UUSD website at Donate for Share the Plate, or you can send a check to UUSD (30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958) with Share the Plate in the memo line. Contact [email protected] if you need more information. The post Share the Plate in June – Purity Laundry Project appeared first on Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware.