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I’m not sure if you remember me. I came to your laundromat for about a year just before the fi re. I was wondering if I would ever see your face again. It warms my heart to see your laundromat come to life again. I really enjoyed my time chatting with locals and bringing you cookies. Messages like this have continued to fl ood in ever since a fi re destroyed Elizabeth and Trevor Levitt’s laundromat business in 2019.

Being a mom to seven children, Liz started volunteering at the laundromat to get out of the house. For a year and a half, she started to forge friendships and felt like she was part of the community. The laundromat has been a part of Mission for 30 years and when the owner decided to sell in 2018, Liz jumped at the opportunity to have her own business in the community she calls home

Liz’ nurturing attitude and willingness to listen and help anyone who walks through the doors has secured her name as “Mama Bear”. Mama Bear’s Duds n Suds was born. She believes that everyone should have access to clean clothes and is willing to help those who may be struggling with those costs. She loves the hustle and bustle of her business and feels fortunate by the friendships that have come out of it. When her laundromat burned down, she was and continues to be overwhelmed by the support of her community. It was a particularly di cult blow after they had lost their home to a fi re 13 years ago in Port Coquitlam. Due to fi nancial challenges and the pandemic, it was a long road to rebuilding the business. She could not have done it without the help of her friends, family and particularly her husband of 30 years, Trevor. Liz and Trevor are so excited to open their doors again. They re-vamped their layout with more machines and folding spaces and created a kidfriendly area. They will o er laundry drop-o services and there will always be water and hot co ee if you want to come in and say hello. Mama Bear’s Duds n Suds, 32618 Logan Ave.