Mayor Dyer Joins Partners to Unveil First Mobile Laundry Trailer

WHAT: 
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join representatives from SALT (Service and Love Together) and Simply Healthcare on National Laundry Day to cut the ribbon in celebration of SALT’s new first-of-its-kind mobile laundry service trailer serving Central Florida’s homeless.

The laundry trailer, sponsored by the City of Orlando, Simply Healthcare and other private donors, has six commercial washers and dryers and will provide free laundry service to ensure those experiencing homelessness have access to clean clothing. SALT will operate this trailer four days each week and estimates being able to complete up to 240 loads of laundry per week.   

This new laundry trailer will be an addition to the services SALT already provides to unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness which includes a portable shower trailer, haircuts, storage services, hygiene products, food and case management services. 

This partnership with SALT furthers the city's efforts to address homelessness and ensure that every resident has their basic needs of clothing, food and hygiene met. 

WHEN: 
Thursday, April 15, 2021 
10 a.m. 

WHERE: 
Christian Service Center 
808 West Central Boulevard 

MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS:    
Media planning to attend are required to RSVP by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday April 15, by contacting Samantha Holsten, City of Orlando Public Information Officer, at 321.418.9361 (cell) or samantha.holsten@orlando.gov (email).  

In alignment with CDC guidelines, media is encouraged to wear a face mask covering and to maintain a safe physical distance between others at all times.       

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