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Local NonProfit Offers Free Laundry Facilities

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Have a Gay Day is offering free laundry facilities to those in our community who need to do a load of wash completely free.

This facility serves as a convenient and accessible space for members of the community to do their laundry. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, we have implemented an appointment system, allowing individuals to schedule their laundry sessions.

One of the key highlights of this initiative is that the laundry service will be completely free of cost. We understand that laundry expenses can be a burden for some community members, and we want to alleviate that stress by providing this essential service without any charges. Each person will have the opportunity to do two loads of laundry during their scheduled appointment.

If you’re in the Dayton Ohio area and you need to do a load or two of laundry please sign up on our website for our free community laundry service https://haveagayday.org/community-laundry-room/

In addition to the free laundry service, Have A Gay Day is also committed to gathering personal care items specifically for the laundry. These items will include laundry supplies such as detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets. By providing these necessary supplies, we aim to ensure that everyone who uses our service has access to a well-equipped laundry experience.

We are thrilled to be able to offer this Community Laundry Room as a resource for our community. It’s our hope that this initiative will not only provide a practical solution to laundry needs but also foster a sense of support and unity within our community.

Note:  This service is designed to help someone with essentials.  Like washing clothing to be able to get to work or to school or to make it through an emergency situation.  This is not designed to do a whole household of laundry.  This service is designed for clothing, not bedding, heavy coats, pet toys, or any items that are not wearable day to day garments.

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Laundry Rules

No more than 12 pounds of laundry per load / please weigh

Please Check Your Pockets!

Detergent must be rated for a High Efficiency Washer please ask the front desk for a complimentary bottle.

Do not use powders, scent boosters

Please check washers and dryers before using them. We are not responsible for clothes damaged due to articles left by those before you.

Don’t overload the machines. Overloading machines with clothes as well as using too much detergent can damage the machines.

Be Clean. Keep the laundry room neat and clean of any spilled detergent or any mess. Keep clothes off the floor. Check to make sure you have all of your items before leaving.

Make sure you clean the lint trap after every use.

When leaving make sure the washer and dryer doors are kept open.

Be respectful.

If you need any help using the machines please ask.

Laundry Appointments are Once a Month.

Q@A

Question: Do I need to bring my own detergent?
Answer: No, we will provide detergent. 

Question:  If I have someone bringing me can we each do a single load of laundry?
Answer:  Your appointment allows you the use of two stackable washer and dryers.  You may use them as you wish within the rules set.  If you have a friend or family member that you wish to share your appointment with you may, but it will not add to the time of your appointment. 

Question: What if I’m running late for my appointment?
Answer: We allow for 10 minutes to arrive beyond your appointment.  If you’re not able to make it in time or no-show you will need to wait until the next month to re-schedule.  Please remember laundry appointments are only once per month at this time. 

Have A Gay Day Inc
1902 Needmore Road
Dayton OH. 45414

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DCC Brings Equality Tour to Dayton

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In March 2018, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (GMCW) will embark on its second bus tour. They will take their Make America Gay Again concert on the road to spread a message of equality, dignity, and justice to ten cities over four days. They  will partner with local churches, LGBTQ centers, and gay-straight alliances to raise awareness and much-needed funds, so these organizations can continue to do the vital work that they do. The goal of the Equality Tour is to bring people together and start conversations while spreading a message of equality through song.

Their Dayton appearance has been coordinated by  Michael Knote of Have A Gay Day. He was contacted by the GMCW and  they suggested doing a fundraiser here in the Dayton community. Michael was able to secure a venue and helped coordinate local LGBT group to promote the event.  Proceeds from this “Concert for a Cause” will benefit The Greater Dayton LGBT Center, PFLAG Dayton, The Gatlyn Dame Group, and Have a Gay Dayton.

The concert will be held this Friday March 23 beginning at noon and lasting about an hour at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 515 E. Third Street in Dayton. The Washington D.C. chorus of about 100 will arrive in Dayton via three tour buses as a part of their “Equality Tour” in which they will visit 10 cities in four days to aid churches, LGBTQ Centers, and Gay Straight Alliances in raising funds for their respective local communities. Our local Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus will join the D.C. chorus in song.

General Admission tickets: $10 and Student and Senior Tickets are $8.

Tickets are available online or at the door.

After the show have lunch at Table 33 between 1:30 and 3:30pm and they’ll make a donation from your bill to the Concert for a Cause.  You can also bring your ticket to MJ’s on Jefferson and they’ll waive your cover charge on Thursday night.  Saturday, Marcy 24th Wheat Penny will donate a portion of their proceeds from sales between 11am – 5pm to the cause as well.