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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, Netherlands5,119 views
Rick Pieter De Bruin
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Amsterdam
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
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Francisco W. Ramírez

    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.

    • Okan Uğur Aslan

      sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Amsterdam.

      • Bryan L. Aguilar

        So sorry you're going through this, Rick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

        • Tae-yang Jae-won NaPhoto verified

          Take care, Rick. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

          • Pranav N. Rajput

            You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

            • Ritu K. Oberoi

              I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Campinas

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