Why is laundry especially important for children?

Children need clean clothes and bedding for their health, confidence, and sense of normalcy. Dirty or unwashed clothing can lead to illness, skin infections, bullying, and deep embarrassment. Clean clothes help children feel safe, accepted, and cared for.

How does lack of clean clothes affect a child emotionally?

Children are often very aware of how they look and smell. When they cannot wash their clothes, they may:

• Feel ashamed or anxious

• Withdraw from classmates or friends

• Avoid school or activities

• Believe they are “less than” others

Clean clothes help restore confidence and self-worth.

Does laundry access impact school attendance and learning?

Yes. Children may miss school or struggle to focus when they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable in dirty clothing. Clean clothes help children attend school regularly, participate confidently, and concentrate on learning rather than worrying about how they are perceived.

Why can’t families just wash clothes at home?

Many families we serve:

• Live in housing without washers or dryers

• Share overcrowded living spaces

• Cannot afford laundromat costs

• Lack transportation or childcare

These challenges make regular laundry extremely difficult, even for hardworking parents.

What kind of items do you wash for children?

We wash:

• Everyday clothing

• School uniforms

• Pajamas

• Coats and outerwear

• Blankets and bedding

Having clean bedding is especially important for a child’s health and sleep.

How does Purity Laundry Project create a safe environment for children?

We prioritize:

• Family-friendly spaces

• Respectful and kind volunteers

• Calm, welcoming laundry sessions

• Supportive interaction with parents and caregivers

• We provide activity booklets and coloring books and crayons

Children are treated with dignity and care at all times.

Is there a faith element when serving children?

Our work is rooted in Christian love and compassion. We serve children and families without pressure or judgment, believing every child is precious and deserving of care, respect, and dignity.

How does this help parents and caregivers?

When laundry is taken care of, parents experience:

• Relief from stress

• Time to focus on their children

• Reduced financial pressure

• Renewed hope and encouragement

Helping a parent helps the whole family.

Why is this ministry important for breaking cycles of poverty?

Something as simple as clean clothes can:

• Improve school success

• Support emotional health

• Encourage stability and routine

• Restore dignity within the family

Small acts of care can have lifelong impact.

What is the heart of Purity Laundry Project for children?

Every child deserves to feel:

• Clean

• Confident

• Comfortable

• Valued

Purity Laundry Project exists to remind children and families that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.