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Charles needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Charles has run a laundry service for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $4,650 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States387 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Houston. 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 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 $4,650 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,750
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $320
• Working capital for the first month: $730
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Charles
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Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Houston. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Kaduna.
Good luck, Charles. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Houston.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charles!
It's all in the list in the story. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the big one at $2,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Houston.
Hope things get better soon, Charles. This could happen to any of us. All the best
Sending love, Charles. Shared this with my family. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Córdoba.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best