Suds of Hope

Suds of Hope Suds of Hope Ministry is a mobile laundry ministry that provides free laundry services for the needy.

06/02/2026

Well on its maiden voyage, down to the gas station, filled her belly up with fresh fuel. Down the interstate we rumble, handles like a dream and surprisingly runs smooth and quiet. Everything working great and even have some tunes playing on the radio. Boy this is really becoming a reality!!! After about a 20 minute ride I pull up to the shop where she will get a detailed inspection, tires, brakes, front end, etc, and fluids checked and changed. Seems strange coming home and seeing the driveway empty, but gives me an opportunity to clean the driveway from all the debris that was under it.

This past Saturday we were working hard on the frame that will hold the propane tanks under the bus. Fitting, welding, g...
06/02/2026

This past Saturday we were working hard on the frame that will hold the propane tanks under the bus. Fitting, welding, grinding and measuring in task. I know I'm not really wearing great work clothing but I wasn't planning on working either, I was checking on the layout. By the end of the day we mocked it all up and was delivered to the powder coater today. The bad news it might take up to 3 weeks before we get it back. Just have to be patient and faithful.....

Things are happening.... Another day closer to getting the The Ark completed. Working both sides of the bus at the same ...
05/30/2026

Things are happening.... Another day closer to getting the The Ark completed. Working both sides of the bus at the same time, water on the left and propane on the right.

Needed to access the drains for the fresh and dirty water tanks, but didn't want to have to crawl under the bus. Where t...
05/30/2026

Needed to access the drains for the fresh and dirty water tanks, but didn't want to have to crawl under the bus. Where there's a will, find a way, install an access door. Another job completed..

Mounting the propane tanks have become a chore. Welding support mounts under the bus to hold them and need an access pan...
05/17/2026

Mounting the propane tanks have become a chore. Welding support mounts under the bus to hold them and need an access panel to get to them to have them filled. Well since we couldn't find a door that worked, why not make our own. Installed a piano hinge, got some NASCAR style latches, and voila.... We got a compartment door. Onto the next step.

Progress continues. Been drilling some holes in The Ark, talk about nerve racking!!! Drilled holes for the dryer vents, ...
05/17/2026

Progress continues. Been drilling some holes in The Ark, talk about nerve racking!!! Drilled holes for the dryer vents, water inlet and outlet, holes thru the floor for drains and gas supply line, holes in the water holding tanks... I sure glad that's over with, measure measure measure then measure one more time to make sure everything lines up... Success!!!! Just like a pro did it.. Thanks to my buddy for bring over the hole saw kit with every size up to 4 1/2".

Don’t know if you can notice the difference. On the bottom photo there was all glue residue left over from the signage o...
05/03/2026

Don’t know if you can notice the difference. On the bottom photo there was all glue residue left over from the signage on the bus. Spent half a day hanging from a ladder removing the old glue and cleaning up for some new logos. Using Dupont adhesive remover, using a sharp razor blade and gently scraping not to mar the paint, it finally came off.

Well got the cabinets set, painted and stained. As blessings keep coming, a brother of a friend of mine donated countert...
05/03/2026

Well got the cabinets set, painted and stained. As blessings keep coming, a brother of a friend of mine donated countertops. So instead having to buy them, Suds of Hope was able to save some money. Another step to being on the road. God is Great!!!

Got a surprise today. Someone donated a box of laundry soap thru Amazon. Thank you, thank you whoever you are.
04/17/2026

Got a surprise today. Someone donated a box of laundry soap thru Amazon. Thank you, thank you whoever you are.

After last night's work, I decided to work on The Ark. With all the electrical work done I try and stay ahead for the ne...
04/17/2026

After last night's work, I decided to work on The Ark. With all the electrical work done I try and stay ahead for the next part of the project. Hopefully this week we will do the plumbing and I just wanted to set the dryers in place. After that I, as they say "I hit the wall". I was just to tried to do anymore work and went in the house to relax, and just so happened I took a long overdue nap. I just have to keep telling myself one day at a time and just keep moving forward..

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138 Mouzon Lane
Statesville, NC
28625

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+16319441030

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