The Covington Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to Covington United Methodist Church to support its Free Laundry Day program.
This program provides individuals and families with access to clean clothing at no cost. Free Laundry Day is held at the Covington Laundromat on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month. During each session, families can wash and dry two loads of laundry free of charge. Laundry soap and dryer sheets are provided.
Volunteers are present, offering quarters, laundry supplies, and assistance as needed. The program typically serves 12 to 15 families per session and is open to anyone in need, including those from surrounding communities.
Sandee Frey, Covington United Methodist Church Missions Chair, shared the impact of the program: “We talk, offer assistance, and help when needed. We want people to feel comfortable, appreciated, and cared for by our community. We continue to hear how important this project has become.”
Beyond meeting a basic need, the program also fosters meaningful connections. Volunteers spend time visiting with participants, listening to their stories, and offering support. This effort has inspired additional support, with community members stepping in to contribute through donations and other acts of kindness.
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Western Indiana Community Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity established in 1990 to serve donors, award grants and scholarships, and provide leadership to improve all of Fountain and Vermillion County, Indiana.
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