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Back to business - Errol's comeback in Half-Way Tree

Errol has run a laundry service for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,300 will put it back on its feet.

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Errol F. Miller
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Half-Way Tree
For nine years I have run a laundry service in Half-Way Tree. In January, 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 Tuesday, 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 $1,300 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $870 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $180 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $180 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Errol

  1. Update from Half-Way Tree: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Errol all day after reading this. - Campinas”

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  • Ana G. Hernández🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Marta K. Ramírez🇪🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Salim Tariq Abbas🇬🇧Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Mohammad Shakil Majumder🇧🇩Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Kirill Nikolai Filippov

    stay strong, Errol. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

    • Prakash P. KamathID verified

      Sending love, Errol. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Udaipur donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

      • Julia E. GreeneAddress verified

        praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Pune.

        • Walter R. Coleman

          Thinking of you, Errol. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

          • Bhavani B. Somayajula

            Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 26 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

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