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Rachel needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in San Diego needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after the demolition of the market.
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For four years I have run a laundry service in San Diego. 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,000 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $800
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $460
With deep gratitude,
Rachel
Updates from Rachel
Update from San Diego: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 74% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($631). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from San Jose.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Praying for you, Rachel. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day