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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: โ€ข Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $680 โ€ข Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,950 โ€ข 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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  • Mariana L. Lara ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $1,000
  • Beau H. Webb ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200
  • Kevin Otto ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Ruth all day after reading this. - Munichโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Ruth all day after reading this. - Detroitโ€

  • Stella D. Sanchez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œThinking of you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Pittsburghโ€

  • Grace D. Peterson ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Tiago Joรฃo Ferreira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Ruth all day after reading this. - Santosโ€

  • Isla F. Moran ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Piet Willem De Bruijn ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Isaac S. Hamilton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $96
  • Ellen Marieke De Groot ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $75
  • Nasrin Shahana Pramanik ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75
  • Luca Bryant ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $74
  • Anthony P. Curtis ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Vani M. Garg ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Rose C. Flores ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Talha Naveed Kakar ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Laura Rossi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50
  • Christian Bruno Monti ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Naplesโ€

Reviews

3.0(9 reviews)

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  • Paula C. Lara๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ika Wulan Sihombing๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Olivia E. Langley๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Tolga Serkan ร–zer๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Amazing support system

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

  • Rylee Ortega๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Emmanuel Prince Gyamfi๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Christo Steyn๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Daniela Jรฉssica Borges๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Davi Vinรญcius Castro๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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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  • 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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