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Back to business - Jimena's comeback in Ciudad de México
A laundry service in Ciudad de México needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Ciudad de México. In July, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $850 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $410
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $145
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
• Working capital for the first month: $185
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Jimena
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Update from Ciudad de México: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Wishing you peace, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Vancouver.
rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Small businesses are the heart of Ciudad de México. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Yonkers.
Wishing you the best, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Entebbe.
wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
You're not alone, Jimena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Ciudad de México.