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Javier needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Javier lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $600 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇲🇽 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico1,086 views
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Oaxaca de Juárez. In May, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $320
• Working capital for the first month: $120
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $160
Thank you for reading my story.
- Javier
Updates from Javier
Wanted to say thank you properly. 46% funded and the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled.
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Good luck, Javier. Shared it with a few friends.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Dnipro.
Small businesses are the heart of Oaxaca de Juárez. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Lucknow.
You're not alone, Javier. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Tarkwa.
Rooting for you, Javier. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Oaxaca de Juárez.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Javier!
Replacing two washing machines and a dryer is $320 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
good luck, Javier. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update
shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Oaxaca de Juárez!
hope things get better soon, Javier. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Javier. Looking forward to the next update. After 29 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family, Javier. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Take care, Javier. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care