How things work:

We set up events, monthly usually depending on need, that clients/community members may sign up to attend. Forms are created and posted in multiple places so you can fill it out. Once submitted, you will be added to a list of those who will be contacted for an event. If you have filled out both the Participation Survey as well as the monthly event forms, you will be on the list of garunteed  attendees. However, if you do not fill out the participation survey - which is also mentioned in the monthly forms - you will only be contacted if there is funds and/or space for that month’s event.

If you do fill out either form, you can change info at any time as forms are always open to edit responses. This is to ensure information contact info is correct and up to date. If we cannot get ahold of you via email or phone number, you may not be selected for an event.

Our events are usually on a Saturday. The week before the event we post updates on Facebook about communications to those chosen to participate. Emails are sent out on Wednesday with confirmation questions and info that need to be replied and sent back. Thursdays is the day we text participants to again confirm attendance and agree on basket number and time slot. If you get the text but not the email, it may go into your spam box or your email may not be correct on the form. In this case we will resend after making sure we have correct info.

Day of the event:

We set a specific time frame in which we will be at the establishment, Suds Laundromat and Car Wash on Demers Ave in Grand Forks. Usually it is between 10am and 3pm.  It takes roughly 2 to 2 1/2 hours from start to finish if there are open washers/dryers. We have magnets with our logo and numbers on them to help keep track of loads being done, though it is a work in progress in using them.  We have extra supplies like laundry soap, dryer sheets, and sometimes extra baskets/bags in case you need one. We also have trash bags in case we are out of other containers to give away, this way if you bring your clothes in in a trash bag and it gets holes or something, we have extras to use.

After an event:

If you are a participant of an event, you will have to wait at least three months before you can sign up again for another event. This gives others in the community a chance to participate. If you have an emergency, i.e. fire or other life changing event, we may be able to help out a small amount. If you are in need, do not hesitate to email or reach out on Facebook.