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Back to business - Brandon's comeback in Los Angeles

Brandon has run a laundry service for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,650 will put it back on its feet.

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Brandon May
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Los Angeles
For nine years I have run a laundry service in Los Angeles. In August, 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 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 $4,650 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,750 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $640 • Shop repairs and licensing: $560 • Working capital for the first month: $700 With deep gratitude, Brandon
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Brandon

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,297 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Best of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kano”

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    “Thinking of you. Saw your post and had to give. - Riverside”

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    “Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - George”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kasarani”

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    “Hope things get better. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Albany”

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    “You got this. Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Alicante”

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    “This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Nice”

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  • Lawrence Abdul

    Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care

    • Kirill Yevhen FrolovVerified organization

      Rooting for you, Brandon. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

      • Christian A. ShawQuestion

        How is Brandon doing now?

        • Omkar N. Shah

          Thinking of you and your family, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Bellevue so I could bring a meal. Love from Campinas

          • Rajiv T. Phadke

            Take care. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 22 people at work. Blessings

            • Nicholas JimenezID verified

              Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

              • Jéssica Rosângela Leite

                Good luck, Brandon. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Vancouver

                • Felipe Sebastião Rocha

                  Thanks for sharing this, Brandon. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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