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Andrew needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in Erie needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.
🇺🇸 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States5,468 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Erie. In July, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,650 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,400
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $890
• Shop repairs and licensing: $590
• Working capital for the first month: $770
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Andrew
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Sending good thoughts, Andrew. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Södertälje.
Best of luck, Andrew. Hope you get there. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Andrew. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Lviv.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Stay strong, Andrew. Looking forward to the next update.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.