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Help Mary Grace restart a laundry service in Cebu City after the demolition of the market
Mary Grace lost two washing machines and a dryer to the demolition of the market and needs $600 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇵🇭 6008, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines1,247 views
For three years I have run a laundry service in Cebu City. In April, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $130
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Greetings from Kakamega.
Wishing you the best, Mary Grace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 4 people at work
your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Los Angeles!
Sending strength, Mary Grace. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
You're not alone, Mary Grace. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Cebu City
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mary Grace
It's all in the list in the story. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the big one at $360, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
best of luck, Mary Grace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Houston this morning. Take care!
Sending good thoughts, Mary Grace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Gdańsk so I could bring a meal. Love from Perth
Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Auckland but we're thinking of you.
Good luck, Mary Grace. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Nagpur.
Good luck, Mary Grace. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mthatha
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Patras
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home