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Help Ruth restart a laundry service in Spokane after floodwater

Ruth lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $4,000 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Ruth B. Sims
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Spokane
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Spokane. In August, 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 1 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 $4,000 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $680 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,950 • Working capital for the first month: $370 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ruth

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    Helped when no one else could

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Dar es Salaam this morning.

    • Rooting for you, Ruth. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Santa Fe.

      • Bappy Abdul ParvezAddress verified

        Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings

        • Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Fresno.

          • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Spokane.

            • Shared this with my family. Thinking of Spokane

              • Sending love, Ruth. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Sheffield.

                • Take care, Ruth. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Spokane

                  • So sorry you're going through this, Ruth. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.

                    • So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

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