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Back to business - Sofía's comeback in Tlaquepaque
Sofía lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $750 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇲🇽 Jalisco, Mexico1,440 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Tlaquepaque. In May, a break-in 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $190
• Shop repairs and licensing: $130
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Sofía
Updates from Sofía
Quick update: $177 raised so far (24%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $77 raised so far (10%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you the best, Sofía. Hope this works out for you. Love from Hubballi
Good luck, Sofía. Shared this with my family. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Sofía. Shared it with a few friends.
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Thinking of you, Sofía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Jimma.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 23 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Sending strength, Sofía. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Wishing you peace, Sofía. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Tlaquepaque. Hope you're open again soon. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out
Hope things get better soon, Sofía. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Sending love, Sofía. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Tlaquepaque.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of Tlaquepaque
Stay strong, Sofía. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
Thinking of you, Sofía. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
thinking of you and your family, Sofía. This could happen to any of us. God bless
Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Tlaquepaque
Best of luck, Sofía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Tlaquepaque.
Sending good thoughts, Sofía. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Tlaquepaque.
Praying for you, Sofía. Shared this with my family. All the best