MoneySmall business
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 States5,470 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
Updates from Andrew
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Ephrem Million Bekele 🇪🇹 · $500
- Andrew R. Callahan 🇺🇸 · $100
- Józef Antoni Witkowski 🇵🇱 · $100
- André Samuel Paiva 🇧🇷 · $100
- Amparo F. Vargas 🇲🇽 · $100
- Duangjai Duangjai Jaidee 🇹🇭 · $100
- Moumita Runa Sarker 🇧🇩 · $100
- Valentina Leite 🇧🇷 · $100
“All the best. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Petrópolis”
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $100
“Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - Nsukka”
- Sakshi R. Jadeja 🇮🇳 · $80
- Heru Oky Setiawan 🇮🇩 · $75
- Nkechi Ngozika Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $75
- Sarah A. Barker 🇺🇸 · $75
- Eko Wawan Maulana 🇮🇩 · $75
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $75
“Rooting for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Siliguri”
- Edilene Tatiane Costa 🇧🇷 · $75
- Dayo Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $75
“Happy to help. Thought of Andrew all day after reading this. - Onitsha”
- Léa Corinne Guillot 🇫🇷 · $75
“Rooting for you. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Toulouse”
- Saanvi S. Negi 🇮🇳 · $75
- Gang Cao 🇨🇦 · $75
“Take care of yourselves. Small amount but sent with love. - Montréal”
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
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.