The CLC will be holding two Open Houses in March:

When:  Wednesday, March 24 – 1:00 to 4:00 pm

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• Five great places to get the dirt out – Ottawa Citizen, January 16
• Laundry Co-op builds dignity – Christian Week, December 22

The Community Laundry Co-op has now launched its newly re-designed website. We hope you enjoy our new look!

The Co-op is currently in need of the following items. If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact the Co-op Office.

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On June 3, the Community Laundry Co-op held its 10th Annual General Meeting at Heartwood House in Ottawa. Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors, Karen Fee, welcomed a group of dedicated members, founders, volunteers and supporters to the event.

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By Karen Fee, CLC Communications Committee Chair

The Ottawa Chapter of Voluntary Organizations (OCVO) hosted a gathering in November to bring together people from voluntary organizations to share ideas and strategies for coping with the economic downturn. Approximately 60 people were present, among them representatives from the Laundry Co-op. Participants were asked to share responses to seven questions, reflecting upon the effect of the downturn on our clients and the demand for our services, our response strategy for both the short and long term, and ways to support our services and infrastructures. The results of the discussion were shared in plenary. (more…)