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Start-up fund for Aaron: reopening a laundry service after a storm that collapsed the roof

Aaron has run a laundry service for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,350 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,280 views
Aaron Joyner
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San Diego
For three years I have run a laundry service in San Diego. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,350 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $960 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $370 • Shop repairs and licensing: $760 • Working capital for the first month: $260 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Aaron

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and we've started the first stage.

  2. We're at 11% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Keep your head up. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Bandung”

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    “You got this. Been where you're, it gets better. - New Delhi”

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  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $50

    “Hang in there. Been where you're, it gets better. - Cox's Bazar”

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    “Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Birmingham”

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Thinking of you. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Thane”

  • Lesego F. Jacobs 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Aaron all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

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    “God bless. Hope the March deadline works out. - Santos”

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  • Rahim Saif SheikhQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aaron

    • Aaron JoynerOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the big one at $960, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Petro Gleb MakarovPhoto verified

    take care, Aaron. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

    • Randall Simmons

      Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Zaporizhzhia so I could bring a meal. Thinking of San Diego

      • Satria Dimas Salim

        I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Porto Alegre but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

        • Xia Kai Liao

          Thinking of you and your family, Aaron. Looking forward to the next update. After 16 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

          • Anisa Winda Rahman

            Sending strength, Aaron. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Maria Georgiou

              good luck, Aaron. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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