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Help Harper restart a laundry service in Adelaide after floodwater

Harper lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $4,100 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Harper Garrett
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For four years I have run a laundry service in Adelaide. In July, floodwater 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $4,100 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,850 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $450 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 • Working capital for the first month: $260 Glad we found this place.
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  • Kemi Fatima AkinwaleID verified

    Shared this with my family. Greetings from Nuremberg

    • Jorge Guilherme Moreira

      Thanks for sharing this, Harper. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

      • Batuhan Gökhan Aksoy

        Best of luck, Harper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

        • João Mateus Ferreira

          sending good thoughts, Harper. I hope things turn around soon

          • Julia C. FloresPhoto verified

            Small businesses are the heart of Adelaide. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

            • Soledad SerranoID verified

              wishing you the best, Harper. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

              • Adaeze Aisha Nwosu

                Keep going, Harper. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Dawid Marek Zakrzewski

                  Your post was clear and honest. After 27 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Ikeja.

                  • Bruno F. Montes

                    Keep going, Harper. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Fort Worth.

                    • Karanja James Ouma

                      Sending good thoughts, Harper. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Leeds.

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