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Jose needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Jose lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,300 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Jose R. Li
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Albuquerque
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Albuquerque. In April, a long illness and repossession 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,300 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $800 • Working capital for the first month: $720 • Shop repairs and licensing: $780 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Jose
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jose

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($438). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $219 raised so far (10%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Jose all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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    “All the best. Thought of Jose all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Every little bit. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Entebbe”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Jose all day after reading this. - Piraeus”

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  • Salim Ahmed Al-Farsi

    wishing you peace, Jose. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Albuquerque!

    • My Thảo Luong

      I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Shreveport.

      • Rohit T. Shah

        Wishing you peace, Jose. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Mississauga donated after I showed her your page.

        • Fiona Botha

          Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Saint-Denis.

          • Omer Qureshi

            Best of luck, Jose. Shared it with a few friends

            • Joaquim Wellington Monteiro

              Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Thane.

              • Carlo A. Aguilar

                Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Lagos.

                • Esteban G. Fernández

                  Wishing you peace, Jose. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

                  • Xolani E. Govender

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Coimbatore.

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