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Help Amelia restart a laundry service in Los Angeles after the demolition of the market

Amelia lost two washing machines and a dryer to the demolition of the market and needs $2,650 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,185 views
Amelia Calloway
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Los Angeles
For four years I have run a laundry service in Los Angeles. In August, the demolition of the market 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 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 $2,650 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,600 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 • Working capital for the first month: $510 With deep gratitude, Amelia
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Bezawit Zewditu Zerihun

    Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kyiv.

    • Ebuka Olumide Igwe

      Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Kampala.

      • Mikhail Alexei Koval

        So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

        • Raphaël RogerQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amelia

          • Amelia CallowayOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the biggest at $1,600. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Abosede Wunmi Bankole

          Hang in there, Amelia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Lapu-Lapu!

          • Volodymyr Dmytro Grigoriev

            I hope things turn around soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Cox's Bazar

            • Rita Gyamfi

              Thanks for sharing this, Amelia. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 19 people at work.

              • Novi Lestari

                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles

                • Nevaeh Stanton

                  Sending good thoughts, Amelia. Shared this with my family.

                  • Olivia D. Flores

                    Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                    • Aarti R. BhattAddress verified

                      Hope things get better soon, Amelia. Hope this works out for you. Take care

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