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Help Samuel restart a laundry service in Joliet after a break-in
A laundry service in Joliet needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a break-in.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Joliet. In September, a break-in 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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:
• Working capital for the first month: $680
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,940
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Samuel
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everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Praying for you, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon
Thanks for sharing this, Samuel. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Quezon City.
Rooting for you, Samuel. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Feira de Santana but we're thinking of you. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Samuel. Small businesses are the heart of Joliet. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Joliet.
keep going, Samuel. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 5 people at work. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Joliet. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.