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Back to business - Parker's comeback in El Paso
Parker has run a laundry service for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,950 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 El Paso, Texas, United States3,286 views
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in El Paso. In May, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,900
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $590
• Working capital for the first month: $460
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Parker
Updates from Parker
Small update. $1,349 so far, we've started the first stage.
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You're not alone, Parker. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Surakarta.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Gliwice but we're thinking of you. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care
Wishing you peace, Parker. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
sending love, Parker. This could happen to any of us!
Good luck, Parker. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of El Paso
You're not alone, Parker. Hope you get there. Thinking of El Paso
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Warri.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of El Paso.