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Back to business - Adeline's comeback in San Jose
A laundry service in San Jose needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.
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For three years I have run a laundry service in San Jose. In October, a long illness and repossession 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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: $2,450
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $550
• Working capital for the first month: $450
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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“Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Dasmariñas”
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“Hang in there. Please keep us posted. - Mandaue”
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- Randall F. Fleming 🇬🇧 · $71
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $71
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- Evangelia Olga Tzortzis 🇬🇷 · $30
- Hauwa Ogunleye 🇳🇬 · $25.50
- Indira N. Panicker 🇮🇳 · $25
“Wishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Prayagraj”
- Duha Rania Cherif 🇪🇬 · $25
“Praying for you. From Cairo with love.”
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how is Adeline doing now?
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Jose.
keep going, Adeline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. After 8 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Adeline
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the biggest at $2,450. I'll keep the page updated.
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon.
Sending love, Adeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Keep going, Adeline. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.