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Back to business - Amparo's comeback in Los Angeles

A laundry service in Los Angeles needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after floodwater.

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Amparo P. Macías
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Los Angeles
For six years I have run a laundry service in Los Angeles. In February, floodwater 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $4,650 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $3,300 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $700 • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Working capital for the first month: $250 Thanks for reading all this. - Amparo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Pavel Sergei Boyko

    rooting for you, Amparo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles!

    • Pieter P. Nel

      Hope things get better soon, Amparo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

      • Brooks B. Johnston

        You're not alone. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Swansea.

        • Mitu Rubina Sikder

          Hang in there, Amparo. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mumbai.

          • Shoaib WarraichID verified

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Javier C. Gómez

              Sending strength, Amparo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Guadalajara so I could bring a meal.

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