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Help Ruth restart a laundry service in Bakersfield after a long illness and repossession

Ruth lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,950 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States5,956 views
Ruth R. Haynes
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Bakersfield
For three years I have run a laundry service in Bakersfield. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,950 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,350 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $680 • Shop repairs and licensing: $500 • Working capital for the first month: $420 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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3.7(6 reviews)

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  • Owen R. Contreras🇨🇦Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Fernanda W. Cabrera🇲🇽Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Very responsive and caring

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.

    • stay strong, Ruth. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

      • Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Bakersfield

        • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

          • I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Novosibirsk so I could bring a meal. All the best.

            • best of luck. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

              • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Bakersfield

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