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Help Vivian restart a laundry service in Riverside after the demolition of the market

Vivian has run a laundry service for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,800 will put it back on its feet.

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Vivian Whitmore
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Riverside
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Riverside. In August, the demolition of the market 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,800 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,500 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Working capital for the first month: $360 Thank you for reading my story. - Vivian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Vivian

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($758 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $468 raised so far (17%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 11% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you. - Vivian

Donations

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  • Rafael Cris Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Chioma Peace Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Ritu C. Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Aldo Mario Piras 🇮🇹 · $44

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $44 but hope it helps.”

  • Tammy R. Coleman 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Njeri Ruth Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $100

    “Happy to help. Thought of Vivian all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Tomás W. Castillo 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Every little bit. Thought of Vivian all day after reading this. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

  • Natalia Frazier 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Noreen Qureshi 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Henry Adewale Raji 🇳🇬 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Ikeja”

  • Ximena T. Sandoval 🇨🇴 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $75

    “Hope it all works out. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Coyoacán”

  • Vishnu E. Raju 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Mohammad Saif Hasan 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Marites E. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $62
  • Kathleen G. Scott 🇮🇪 · $10
  • Dua Mehwish Gill 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Prakash B. Sivakumar 🇮🇳 · $25

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  • Hadi Bambang Tampubolon

    good luck, Vivian. Your post was clear and honest. After 9 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Mi-young Bo-ra Moon

      Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Dallas

      • Sabina Priya Mia

        thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Semarang donated after I showed her your page. God bless

        • Dennis B. Castillo

          This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

          • Rohan E. Deshmukh

            shared this with my family. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nashik.

            • Rosa N. Benítez

              take care, Vivian. This could happen to any of us.

              • Isabela Josiane Leite

                wishing you peace, Vivian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Sydney donated after I showed her your page.

                • Julieta B. Estrada

                  wishing you peace, Vivian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                  $1,663.50 raised of $2,800

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