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Start-up fund for Aarav: reopening a laundry service after a break-in
Aarav has run a laundry service for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,100 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Los Angeles. In June, a break-in 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 Monday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $590
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,300
• Shop repairs and licensing: $210
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Aarav
Updates from Aarav
9% there. the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled. Thank you.
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“God bless! - Vigo”
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- Seema B. Maurya 🇺🇸 · $5
- Marie Louise Bernard 🇫🇷 · $10
- Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $15
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hope things get better soon, Aarav. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.