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Help Waylon restart a laundry service in London after a storm that collapsed the roof

A laundry service in London needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom988 views
Waylon B. Jacobs
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London
For three years I have run a laundry service in London. In February, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,150 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $270 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $420 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Waylon

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 19% thanks to 6 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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Reviews

3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Rahayu Kirana Utomo🇮🇩Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Fleur Tess Scholten🇳🇱Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Galit Liat Ohana🇮🇱Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Josiane Priscila Miranda🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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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  • Sergei Sergei Ilyin

    Thinking of you, Waylon. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Jakarta

    • Maria Oliwia Kozłowski

      keep going, Waylon. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

      • Josiane Luciana Barbosa

        Hope things get better soon, Waylon. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City

        • Rachel G. Van Wyk

          Thinking of you and your family, Waylon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

          • Emilio D. Romero

            good luck, Waylon. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of London.

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