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

Oliver lost two washing machines and a dryer to a fire in the building and needs $3,550 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇺🇸 Dayton, Ohio, United States2,679 views
Oliver W. Weaver
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Dayton. In July, 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 Friday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,550 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $820 • Working capital for the first month: $300 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,430 I hope life is good to you. - Oliver
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Oliver

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,040 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($615 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Aniket F. Modi

    Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Manchester this morning. Take care.

    • Ximena Stanton

      Wishing you the best, Oliver. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

      • Pooja N. Parikh

        Thinking of you and your family, Oliver. 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.

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