Neighbors Helping Neighbors host laundry night

Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a local group of people focused on assisting folks in Newton regain or maintain their independence with housing, food, clothing and employment, held its first Free Laundry Night Monday night.

The event ran from 5 to 9 p.m. with about a dozen volunteers filling two time periods at the Newton Laundromat, next to Domino’s Pizza. A total of 15 people were impacted by the group, which provided laundry supplies, quarters for the machines, food, and a resource table with a variety of information. In addition blankets, quilts and some clothing were available. Several of these items were selected by those who came.

Terri Walker, with CareMore, was also there to share the details of their medical services, which started in Newton that same day. They are located in The Newton Specialty Clinic and will see patients on from noon to 4 p.m. on Mondays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays.

“While we had hoped for a better turnout it was still a positive first step,” said David Goos, a member of the group. “We have had great support for our mission from many people and churches.”

They are planning to have another laundry night in a few weeks and will again do it by invitation. The invites were given out through a variety of contact points in the community.