06/19/2026
This Juneteenth, we’re reflecting on the generations of resilience, sacrifice, and entrepreneurship that made businesses like ours possible.
My love for people and laundry started with my mother, Sheryl Spivey, but her journey began with her mother, Marion Taylor-Spivey.
After migrating to Detroit in the 1960s, my grandmother faced limited employment opportunities due to the realities of the time. She found work in laundries and cleaning businesses, serving families and communities while also using her skills as a seamstress to clean, press, alter, and repair clothing. Through that hard work, she was able to purchase a home for her family in the early 1970s.
My mother carried those same skills forward, using them to provide for her family and demonstrate the power of dedication, service, and perseverance.
Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not just about what was gained, but about what was built afterward… the businesses, homes, legacies, and opportunities created by generations who turned hard work into hope.
Providing clean clothes and restoring time for families is more than a service for us…. it’s a family legacy woven into our DNA.
Today, we honor the women who came before us and the generations who made it possible for us to continue serving our community, one load at a time. 🖤
