Compass For Hope, based in Augusta, Ga, is a community-focused organization that aims to empower the homeless in our region by helping them become self-reliant and improving their quality of life. 

On Sunday, they launched their second laundry trailer, which, according to Executive Director Mike Garrison, will significantly benefit those in need.

“It feels like a true blessing. I often say that we’re pursuing a challenging dream of assisting homeless individuals, and it’s amazing when businesses and groups like Piedmont join us in supporting this ambitious vision,” expressed Garrison.

Garrison explains they were only able to do around 8 loads of laundry with one trailer, but now they are able to double that to 16. 

He says it may attract more people, and they will hopefully be able to give them fresh clothes.

“Clothing is a very unique situation with the homeless community because regardless of the manufacturer, it’s only valuable until it can be replaced. Now with us being able to launder some clothing maybe we extend the life of some of those garments that they have and stuff doesn’t end up as trash on the streets,” said Garrison.

Piedmont Health is the sponsor presenting the trailer to Compass For Hope.

One of the board members with Piedmont Health, Hugh Hamilton, says it was an honor to be able to do something like this and got emotional speaking about the impact compass for hope has in our community.

“In all of our busy lives there are things that go on that we are just not aware of and this is a real eye opening experience to come here and see how many people need this service and the wonderful job they do to serve our community,” said Hamilton.

The organization hopes to make an even bigger impact in our area with this additional trailer.

If you wish to learn more about Compass For Hope you can find the link here.