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Isabelle lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,050 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇺🇸 02195, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States2,777 views
Isabelle M. McDonald
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Cambridge
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Cambridge. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,050 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,650 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $690 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $390 Every share and every dollar helps. - Isabelle
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Hope it all works out. I'm in Bronx, thinking of you.”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Isabelle all day after reading this. - Toronto”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Isabelle all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

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  • Nicolás N. CabreraPhoto verified

    hope things get better soon, Isabelle. Shared this with my family. Take care.

    • Waraporn Anong UdomsakPhoto verified

      Shared this with my family. Thinking of Cambridge

      • Valentina P. LunaPhoto verified

        praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Ballarat

        • Omkar S. Vora

          Sending strength, Isabelle. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

          • Gloria Foster

            Good luck, Isabelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Montréal.

            • Karin Paula Baumann

              You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Cambridge

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