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

Mark has run a laundry service for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.

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Mark Garcia
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Angeles
For six years I have run a laundry service in Angeles. In October, a fire in the building 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $850 goes: โ€ข Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $550 โ€ข Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $105 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $115 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $80 If you're reading this, thank you.

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    โ€œYou got this. Thought of Mark all day after reading this. - Amsterdamโ€

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    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Mark all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œEvery little bit. I'm in Karachi, thinking of you.โ€

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    โ€œStay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kolkataโ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Mark all day after reading this. - Philadelphiaโ€

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    โ€œStay strong. Only $25 but hope it helps.โ€

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    โ€œAll the best. - Edinburghโ€

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3.5(22 reviews)

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  • Kaleb Fasil TeshomeQuestionPhoto verified

    is it paid to the supplier directly?

    • Mark GarciaOwnerAnswer

      It comes to me first, then I pay the supplier myself and upload the receipt. I wouldn't be comfortable any other way. Happy to explain more.

  • Sanjay A. SharmaID verified

    Good luck, Mark. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Sarah AbdulQuestion

      do you have the equipment quote you could share with the moderators?

      • Mark GarciaOwnerAnswer

        I do, the equipment quote is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. It helps to be asked.

    • Nora R. CarrilloPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Take care.

      • Sending love, Mark. Small businesses are the heart of Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

        • Hope it all works out, Mark. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

          • Hope it all works out, Mark. Small businesses are the heart of Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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