Two Friends Turned Their Van Into A Mobile Laundromat To Wash Clothes For The Homeless
Two ingenious 20-year-old good Samaritans created a brilliant way to help the homeless – they’ve outfitted a van as a mobile laundromat to give the homeless the opportunity to clean their clothes safely.
The two creators of the Orange Sky Laundry project, Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi, started with an old van and a generator. With the help of donations, they were able to secure two washing machines and driers, allowing their van to process 20kg of laundry an hour.
The project was launched in July and is now in its trial period, during which the van will operate 5 days a week in Brisbane. If the van is successful, the organization might spread throughout Australia.
More info: orangeskylaundry.com.au | Facebook (h/t: huffingtonpost)
Lucas Patchett (20) and Nicholas Marchesi (20), noticed that not enough was being done to help meet the homeless’ hygiene needs
That’s why they created Australia’s first mobile laundry for the homeless. Now they spend 5 days a week doing laundry for the homeless in Brisbane
“A privilege that so many of us take for granted. This is the first time Mick has been able to wash his clothes and blankets. Born in Brisbane and living on the streets Mick can’t afford to wash his clothes or transport them. Thanks for your continued support of our program. “
“Meet Ricky. He wants to thank you for all your donations and support. He sleeps rough on the street with his dad and today they were able to wash all of their clothes. “
Lucas Pratchett, one of the co-founders, poses in front of the van’s laundry machines
You can help them out by donating online – $6 will cover the cost of a cycle of washing for 1 person. “Have a look, we really appreciate it along with your continued support!“
Here’s their interview with a local news show:
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Share on FacebookI'm so impressed. Basic, common sense, practical support. Well done fellas.
Go to the laundromat? You must consider that homeless people are intensely territorial and will not go out of that space. This is great!!
Thank you Gentleman, well done. Im envious of your solid approach to handle a crucial situation. A crucial situation of self esteem (love)!
You fantastic young men. I wish that there were more young people like you in the world.
Yeah the homeless are being treated like normal human beings, they deserve to have clean clothes just as much as the rest of us!! God Bless
What a fantastic & innovative idea...how appreciative the people must be to have this available! God bless you boys!
That stupid presenter needs a good smack in the mouth. How could he make a joke about 105,000 homeless people?
That's brilliant! What a delightful way to step up and do something for others. I'm curious where the water comes from though?
( : - tear-up...engage! This at a time I need to be reminded that people can ALSO be freaking AWESOME!
GOD BLESS ORANGE SKY & LUCAS PATCHETT & NICHOLAS MARCHESI , ALL WHO HELP & SUPPORT , LOVES AND HUGS
Goes to show that there are decent people in the world. Unfortunately they are few & far between. Faith in humanity has been restored!
) : - you made me just realize it isn't in the US...Of COURSE it's not in the US...We've become a nation of horrid sociopaths... :(
Load More Replies...sorry but WTF? Why not give the vans to someone homeless for somewhere to live????
That's pretty stupid... Let's give ONE van to a homeless guy so he can park illegally somewhere. And let stop the laundry thing. Gosh...
Load More Replies...Seriously? These guys live on the streets, how wonderful it must be to know someone cares enough to do this!
Load More Replies...I'm so impressed. Basic, common sense, practical support. Well done fellas.
Go to the laundromat? You must consider that homeless people are intensely territorial and will not go out of that space. This is great!!
Thank you Gentleman, well done. Im envious of your solid approach to handle a crucial situation. A crucial situation of self esteem (love)!
You fantastic young men. I wish that there were more young people like you in the world.
Yeah the homeless are being treated like normal human beings, they deserve to have clean clothes just as much as the rest of us!! God Bless
What a fantastic & innovative idea...how appreciative the people must be to have this available! God bless you boys!
That stupid presenter needs a good smack in the mouth. How could he make a joke about 105,000 homeless people?
That's brilliant! What a delightful way to step up and do something for others. I'm curious where the water comes from though?
( : - tear-up...engage! This at a time I need to be reminded that people can ALSO be freaking AWESOME!
GOD BLESS ORANGE SKY & LUCAS PATCHETT & NICHOLAS MARCHESI , ALL WHO HELP & SUPPORT , LOVES AND HUGS
Goes to show that there are decent people in the world. Unfortunately they are few & far between. Faith in humanity has been restored!
) : - you made me just realize it isn't in the US...Of COURSE it's not in the US...We've become a nation of horrid sociopaths... :(
Load More Replies...sorry but WTF? Why not give the vans to someone homeless for somewhere to live????
That's pretty stupid... Let's give ONE van to a homeless guy so he can park illegally somewhere. And let stop the laundry thing. Gosh...
Load More Replies...Seriously? These guys live on the streets, how wonderful it must be to know someone cares enough to do this!
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