Meet our Founder
and Ex. Director
Suds of Love, Inc.(Suds of Love Truck) was founded by Tina M. Bowen in July 2021. Tina is a retired Special Education Teacher with 31 years of experience. She received her B.S. in Education from UNC-Pembroke and her M.Ed. from Lesley University. In 2019, she discovered one of her students was washing his clothes in a nearby creek and her heart received an assignment. As this "heart assignment" evolved, she envisioned a mobile laundry/shower service to assist unhoused individuals and those in need. She is married to Brad Bowen and has one daughter, Reagan Leigh. Tina is a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church, serves on the UNC-Pembroke Thomas School of Business Advisory Board, a Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer, and is a member of Kiwanis Robeson-Lumberton. She believes it takes many working together to make an impact on others and make a difference in our local communities.
Suds of Love Truck Board of Directors
Our board's expertise and oversight contribute to effective governance to ensure the
organization's long-term sustainability and growth.
Mission Statement
At Suds of Love Truck, our mission is to
restore dignity, foster compassion, and
promote personal well-being for the
homeless and those in need. We are a
mobile laundry and shower truck that goes
beyond basic hygiene services by providing
essential resources and spreading love and
hope throughout our community.
Vision Statement
Working in love and hope, we uplift those
in need in our communities by providing
basic necessities and the opportunity for
all to thrive, regardless of their
circumstances.
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Statement
We are committed to building a loving
environment where everyone feels safe,
valued, and supported.
Providing Services and Products to our Unhoused Friends
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What We Do
Free Laundry Services
"Miss Dorothy" is a 30ft. truck is equipped with three(3) sets of washers/dryers in order to provide clean clothing to our unhoused friends.
Free Laundry Services
"Miss Dorothy" is a 30ft. truck is equipped with three(3) sets of washers/dryers in order to provide clean clothing to our unhoused friends.
Shower Services
"Miss Dorothy" has a full bathroom that will provide access to shower services to those in need.
Shower Services
"Miss Dorothy" has a full bathroom that will provide access to shower services to those in need.
Hygiene Products
Through our gracious donors, Suds of Love Truck provides essential hygiene products to those in need.
Hygiene Products
Through our gracious donors, Suds of Love Truck provides essential hygiene products to those in need.
Disaster Relief
If called upon, Suds of Love would be available to assist with disaster relief to provide comfort and compassion to those in need.
Disaster Relief
If called upon, Suds of Love would be available to assist with disaster relief to provide comfort and compassion to those in need.
Washer and Dryer Sets
To date, Suds Of Love and Donors have gifted seven(7) Washer/Dryer sets to some of the neediest schools in our local communities.
Washer and Dryer Sets
To date, Suds Of Love and Donors have gifted seven(7) Washer/Dryer sets to some of the neediest schools in our local communities.
Collaborative Partners
- Oakridge Middle School
- South Johnson Elementary School
- Rosenwald Elementary School
- South Robeson Middle School
- UNC Southeastern Health
- Kiwanis Robeson-Lumberton Club
- Scotland County Schools
- Public Schools of Robeson County
- East Laurinburg Central Methodist Church
- St. Luke Methodist Church
- UNCP Community and Civic Engagement
- RC Performance of Laurinburg
- R.N.C. Anonymous Donor
- Greater Hope International Church
- Ron Barnes Ministries
- Numerous Individual Donors
- New Hope in Christ Church
- East Laurinburg Baptist Church
- Hyde Park Golden Rule Sunday School Class
- HPBC Joy Club
- Mariner Finance
Thank you to all of our Community Partners for your support.
Our Community Partner Spotlight
Nan’s Appliances of Lumberton
Thank you, Mr. Donnie Bowen, for believing in Suds of Love and supporting our mission to help others in need. Stop in and support this local business.
- 910-309-6050
- 312 E. 3rd Street Lumberton
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for all your support
To become a Corporate Sponsor contact Tina at admin@sudsoflovetruck.org.
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