SKOOLIE FOUNDATION Laundry Bus

Background and Structure:The Mobile Laundry Facility is a converted Skoolie bus equipped with six washers and dryers, water, and grey water tanks. It is designed to provide free laundry services to individuals in homeless encampments and other high-need areas. The bus is powered by two separate generators to ensure full mobility and can operate independently in various locations.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal: Improve hygiene and dignity for homeless and unhomed populations by providing free laundry services.

Objectives:

• Offer regular laundry services at no charge in high-need areas such as encampments.
• Safely dispose of grey water at designated waste management sites.
• Explore additional services, such as trash collection, to enhance the cleanliness of encampments.

Target Population:

• Homeless and unhomed individuals living in encampments and other underserved areas.

Expected Outcomes:

• Improved personal hygiene and cleanliness for individuals using the service.
• Reduction in the accumulation of unsightly and hazardous waste in encampments.
• Enhanced overall health and well-being of the target population.

Service Delivery:

• The Mobile Laundry Facility will visit encampments and high-need areas on a scheduled basis.
• Laundry services will be provided free of charge to individuals in these areas.
• Grey water will be collected and disposed of at approved waste management sites.
• Potential addition of a hydraulic dump trailer to collect trash and hazardous materials from encampments.

Key Features:

• Six washers and dryers on board to handle multiple loads of laundry simultaneously.
• Powered by two generators for complete mobility and independent operation.
• Equipped with water and grey water tanks for efficient water use and waste disposal.

Operational Plan:

• Scheduled visits to high-need areas based on community needs and referrals.
• Staff trained in laundry service operations, safety protocols, and waste management.
• Continuous collaboration with local authorities to ensure proper grey water disposal and environmental compliance.

Partnerships:

• Agreements with local waste management sites for grey water disposal.
• Collaboration with community organizations for referral services and outreach.
• Potential partnerships with waste management services for trash collection and hazardous material disposal.

Evaluation and Monitoring:

• Regular reporting to COMMERCE on service delivery and compliance with regulations.
• Monitoring health and hygiene outcomes and community feedback to assess the impact and effectiveness of the services.
• Continuous improvement based on data collected from service operations and community needs assessments.

The Mobile Laundry Facility is a critical component of Skoolie Foundation's efforts to enhance the living conditions and dignity of homeless and unhomed populations. By providing essential laundry services and exploring additional waste management solutions, the Skoolie Foundation is committed to creating cleaner, healthier, and more dignified living environments for those in need.