City to start weekly laundry service at Dignity Pavilion for people experiencing homelessness

Jamie D. Perkins, community services director, announced the city will expand services at the Dignity Pavilion by offering laundry alongside existing dining and shower services.

"Laundry services will begin, starting Tuesday, September 8 at 12 noon," Perkins said. The program will operate every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., in partnership with Dr. Delphine Sands of Remnant Outreach Ministries, and will rely on volunteers to operate. Staff anticipate washing roughly 20–30 loads each service day.

Commissioners praised the expanded services as important for residents experiencing homelessness, noting laundry, showers and mail access reduce barriers to employment and wellbeing. The announcement came as commissioners also discussed budget line items for the drop‑in center and the Dignity Pavilion; staff said a prior allocation of roughly $200,000 in carryforward funds remains available while $15,000 new dollars are included in the FY2027 budget for equipment.