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Caleb needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Caleb lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $1,950 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Caleb K. Long
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London
For four years I have run a laundry service in London. In February, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,950 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,200 • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $380 Thank you for reading my story. - Caleb
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Caleb

  1. We're at 51% thanks to 24 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $760 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $615 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer.

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  • Roberto P. Vargas

    hope things get better soon, Caleb. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Arusha.

    • Lakmal Dinesh Ranasinghe

      Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Joon-woo Jae-hyun Oh

        small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Dhaka.

        • Chinedu Kayode Oladipo

          So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. God bless.

          • Ramón F. Rivera

            Praying for you, Caleb. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings.

            • Irfan Zubair Khan

              So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Thinking of London.

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