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Clean Clothes.
Healthy Community.

Gentle LOADS provides free laundry loads and detergent to individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness, and those with disability in the City of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley. 

A 501 (c)(3) non-profit

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FREE LAUNDRY

Gentle LOADS provides Free Laundry Vouchers or Prepaid Laundry Cards for those with low-income individuals and families.   

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Laundry Detergent Sheets are sponsored by TRU EARTH. 

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"Clean Clothes, Brighter Futures"

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Dignity & Self -Confidence

  • Clean clothes help people with a disability maintain self-worth

  • Reduces embarrassment and social isolation

  • Helps individuals feel comfortable in public spaces

  • Supports emotional well-being

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Employment & Financial Stability

  • Many jobs require clean uniforms or professional clothing

  • Interviews often depend on appearance

  • Helps people keep jobs, not just get them

  • Reduces barriers for those trying to return to work

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Mental Health Benefits

  • Clean clothes reduce stress and overwhelm

  • Helps people feel more “put together”

  • Supports recovery during difficult times

  • Creates sense of normalcy

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Health & Hygiene

  • Dirty clothes can carry bacteria and allergens

  • Helps prevent skin irritation and infections

  • Important for people with sensitive skin or conditions like Eczema

  • Especially important for children, seniors, and unhoused individuals

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School Readiness for Kids

  • Children with clean clothes are more confident at school

  • Reduces bullying or stigma

  • Helps attendance and participation

  • Supports families struggling financially

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Practical Barrier Many People
Don't Think About

  • Laundry costs add up

  • $4.50–$15 per load at laundromats

  • Detergent costs

  • Transportation costs

  • Time off work

  • For low-income families, this becomes a real barrier.

All donations are Tax deductible as we are qualified,
501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. 


Tax ID: 38-4332166


 

Thank you for your support!

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