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Adeline needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Adeline has run a laundry service for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,450 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Ohio, United States3,253 views
Adeline D. Elliott
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Toledo
For nine years I have run a laundry service in Toledo. In April, a fire in the building took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,450 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,350 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $950 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $710 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Chanchai Anan PhetcharatQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Adeline?

    • Adeline D. ElliottOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Toledo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Luna D. Stephens

    So sorry you're going through this, Adeline. Small businesses are the heart of Toledo. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 17 people at work.

    • Ella OwensAddress verified

      Hang in there, Adeline. Small businesses are the heart of Toledo. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Blessings

      • Pedro G. Pangilinan

        Stay strong, Adeline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Naomi W. Warren

          Rooting for you, Adeline. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care

          • Wirat Opas Duangdee

            Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Surat but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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