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Help Ezekiel restart a laundry service in Derry after a storm that collapsed the roof
Ezekiel lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $4,250 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For three years I have run a laundry service in Derry. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,800
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $460
• Shop repairs and licensing: $450
• Working capital for the first month: $540
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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keep going, Ezekiel. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
rooting for you, Ezekiel. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Derry
Sending good thoughts, Ezekiel. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
take care, Ezekiel. This could happen to any of us. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Rooting for you, Ezekiel. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Ezekiel. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Wishing you the best, Ezekiel. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Lyon so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Rooting for you, Ezekiel. Hope you make a strong comeback.