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

Dennis lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $1,550 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Dennis N. Long
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Raleigh
For four years I have run a laundry service in Raleigh. In August, 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 Monday, 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 $1,550 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $450 • Shop repairs and licensing: $630 • Working capital for the first month: $470 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  1. We're at 43% thanks to 16 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Emily D. Cloete

    Take care, Dennis. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

    • Pankaj E. Dubey

      Praying for you, Dennis. Shared it with a few friends. After 18 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

      • Muthoni Esther Bakari

        Keep going, Dennis. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Love from Mumbai.

        • Jing Hua SunQuestion

          is initial stock: detergent and packaging the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Dennis N. LongOwnerAnswer

            It's all in the list in the story. initial stock: detergent and packaging is the big one at $450, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

        • Mythili P. Chettiar

          Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Nha Trang.

          • Ye-eun Ha-eun Hwang

            Sending love, Dennis. Shared this with my family. God bless

            • Tatiane Tatiane Peixoto

              Wishing you the best, Dennis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

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