Choice 1 Cleaners

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

I had an interesting and eye-opening conversation recently with a customer here in Newbury Park.
He shared how their church runs a local food pantry—and how, over time, it’s become harder to keep it stocked.
What many people don’t realize is that food pantries often rely on surplus donations from grocery stores. But when people tighten their spending, stores order less inventory. When inventory goes down, surplus disappears. And when surplus disappears, food banks feel it first.
This isn’t something new or sudden—it’s been building for quite a while. Rising prices, inflation, and general uncertainty have made people understandably cautious about spending. That caution ripples through every part of the system.
Because of that, we’ve decided to take a small but steady step.
Starting now, Choice 1 Cleaners will serve as a year-round drop-off point for non-perishable food donations, supporting a local Newbury Park church food pantry.
There’s no big campaign or deadline—just an ongoing effort to help where we can.
If you’d like to participate, items such as canned foods, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable goods can be dropped off at any of our locations.
This community has always shown up for one another, and we’re proud to be part of that.
Thank you

02/14/2026

Good morning everyone,
I want to take a moment to be honest and say this:
I know I’ve been pretty quiet on this page over the last month or so.
It hasn’t been intentional, and it definitely wasn’t because we stopped caring. Like many small business owners, I’ve been juggling a lot behind the scenes—work, decisions, changes, and simply trying to keep everything moving forward the right way.
Sometimes that means stepping back, thinking things through, and focusing on what really matters before speaking again.
I appreciate everyone who’s still here, and I’m looking forward to being more present and engaged again. Thank you for your patience and support—it truly means a lot.
— Claude

12/16/2025

4 DAYS LEFT — WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP

Our Holiday Toy Drive for local foster kids and teens supported by James Storehouse is coming to an end on Friday, December 20th.

To be completely honest — we could really use a boost from our community right now.

These are kids and teens in foster care, emergency placements, and difficult situations right here in our area. A new toy, a game, or a book can truly change how their holiday feels.

If you’re able, please stop by any Choice Number One Cleaners location and donate a new toy or teen gift in the next few days.

📍 2683 Cochran St., Simi Valley
📍 575 Country Club Dr., Simi Valley
📍 501 S. Reino Rd., Newbury Park

Even one toy makes a difference.
Thank you for helping us show these kids they’re not forgotten.

12/15/2025

Good morning, Simi Valley!

Quick but important reminder — our Holiday Toy Drive is underway, and we’d love your help.

If you’re able, please donate a new, unwrapped toy and drop it off at any Choice 1 Cleaners location (Simi Valley, Wood Ranch, or Newbury Park). Every single toy goes toward helping local kids and families have a brighter holiday season.

Even one toy makes a difference.
Thank you, Simi Valley — this community has a big heart.

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to our friends and families celebrating!

As the candles are lit this season, we’re reminded of light, hope, and perseverance—especially during times when the world feels heavy.

May this Festival of Lights bring warmth to your home, peace to your heart, and moments of joy with the people you love.

From all of us at Choice 1 Cleaners, we wish you a meaningful and joyful Hanukkah.

12/13/2025

We are collecting NEW toys, games, books, and teen gifts for local foster kids, teens, and vulnerable youth supported by James Storehouse.

Drop-off at any of our three locations:

Simi Valley – 2683 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Wood Ranch – 575 Country Club Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Newbury Park – 501 S. Reino Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320

Please donate by: Friday, December 20

This holiday, let’s come together and show these kids — many of whom have nowhere else to turn — that our community cares.

Every toy counts. Every gift matters.
Thank you for helping spread hope and joy. ❤️

— Claude, Choice 1 Cleaners

12/10/2025

Hello Simi Valley, Newbury Park, and Thousand Oaks!
We’re growing our online community — and we’d love to have you with us.
So today we’re offering a simple thank-you:
Get $10 OFF any service
when you either:
👉 Follow our page
or
👉 Join our email list (Link below)
It’s our way of welcoming new friends and staying connected.
Just show us your “Following” screen or your email confirmation at drop-off and we’ll take $10 off your order — dry cleaning, alterations, or laundry.
Thank you for supporting a local family business.
We look forward to serving you!
📩 Join our email list:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/IucWSZD/Choice1Cleaners

Sign Up Here!

12/09/2025

Good evening, Simi Valley!
Tomorrow morning we’re doing something special at our Wood Ranch location:

FIRST 5 CUSTOMERS

to bring in an alteration tomorrow (Tuesday) will receive
$10 OFF their alteration order.

It’s our little way of giving back and saying thank you to our community.

Wood Ranch Choice 1 Cleaners
Tuesday, 9 AM – 1 PM
Limit one per customer. First five only.

See you tomorrow — and good luck to the early birds!

12/08/2025

Good morning, Simi Valley!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a smooth start to the week.

New week, fresh start, and a little December sunshine never hurts.
Wishing everyone a great Monday filled with something small to smile about.

Stay tuned — later today we’re doing another fun little challenge and giveaway.
Let’s keep the good energy going in our community.

12/06/2025

GIVEAWAY TIME, SIMI VALLEY!
Let’s have some fun today!

Last summer, I took my kids on a long road trip across the Southwest — and I came across this amazing spot.

Where do you think this picture was taken?

Take your best guess!

FIRST PERSON with the correct answer wins:

A FREE comforter cleaning (any size) at Choice 1 Cleaners
No catch. No strings attached.

Drop your guess below.
Winner announced tomorrow morning!

12/04/2025

Why We Support James Storehouse + Holiday Toy Drive

At Choice 1 Cleaners we believe in community. That’s why we’ve partnered with James Storehouse — a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that cares for foster children, youth aging out of care, babies, teens, and families in crisis. From newborns needing diapers to older foster youth needing support to stand on their own — James Storehouse helps them all.

They run a Resource Center where kids and youth “shop” for free essentials: clothing, shoes, bedding, school supplies — everything to help them start over safely and with dignity.
They also run transitional-housing, mentoring, food pantry, baby-showers, support for teen moms, and programs to help youth build life skills and hope for a better future.

Because James Storehouse cannot do this alone — they rely on people like us, our community, and neighbors. That’s where we come in.

🎁 Choice 1 Cleaners Holiday Toy Drive

We are collecting NEW toys, games, books, and teen gifts for local foster kids, teens, and vulnerable youth supported by James Storehouse.

Drop-off at any of our three locations:

Simi Valley – 2683 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Wood Ranch – 575 Country Club Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Newbury Park – 501 S. Reino Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320

Please donate by: Friday, December 20

This holiday, let’s come together and show these kids — many of whom have nowhere else to turn — that our community cares.

Every toy counts. Every gift matters.
Thank you for helping spread hope and joy. ❤️

— Claude, Choice 1 Cleaners