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Liam needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Liam has run a laundry service for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in London. In June, 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 Monday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,100
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $610
• Working capital for the first month: $390
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Updates from Liam
Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
Small update. $902 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
Small update. $732 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Hope the shop reopens soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Stay strong, Liam. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of London
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Liam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
wishing you peace, Liam. Hope the shop reopens soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.