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Back to business - Samuel's comeback in San Jose

Samuel lost two washing machines and a dryer to a fire in the building and needs $4,000 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Samuel Booker
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San Jose
For six years I have run a laundry service in San Jose. In July, 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 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 $4,000 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,600 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $340 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $540 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Samuel
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Samuel

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($489). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. - Samuel

  2. Quick update: $335 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Aarti L. Rathore

    hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you!

    • Hossain Babu Islam

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.

      • Kanya Isaree Ruangrit

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

        • Sita W. Maurya

          sending good thoughts, Samuel. This could happen to any of us

          • Anaïs Sarah Laurent

            Wishing you peace, Samuel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Gaya

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