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Rick needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Rick has run a laundry service for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,100 will put it back on its feet.
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsPosted Oct 1, 20265,118 views
For three years I have run a laundry service in Amsterdam. In August, 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 Thursday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $3,100
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $800
• Shop repairs and licensing: $200
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Rick
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Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Amsterdam.
So sorry you're going through this, Rick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Take care, Rick. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Campinas