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Help Maya restart a laundry service in Los Angeles after floodwater
Maya has run a laundry service for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,250 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a laundry service in Los Angeles. 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,600
• Working capital for the first month: $320
Thank you so much.
- Maya
Updates from Maya
Small update. $105 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Maya
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