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Alexa lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,950 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇬🇧 SE11 8YA, London, England, United Kingdom2,494 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in London. In May, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,150
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $590
• Shop repairs and licensing: $630
• Working capital for the first month: $580
Glad we found this place.
- Alexa
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Wishing you the best, Alexa. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Sending good thoughts, Alexa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of London
Wishing you peace, Alexa. Shared this with my family. Blessings
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Good luck, Alexa. Looking forward to the next update. Love from São Paulo.
Praying for you, Alexa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Niterói but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Ikeja