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

A laundry service in Tallahassee needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Christian Daniels
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Tallahassee
For four years I have run a laundry service in Tallahassee. In February, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $4,450 goes: โ€ข Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $3,200 โ€ข Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $510 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $270 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $470 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • Brenda R. Elliott ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
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  • Manikandan K. Nadar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Cristian W. Valdez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Hyun-ju Hyun-ju Sung ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $74

    โ€œHope things get better. Shared with friends too. - Incheonโ€

  • Danjuma Rotimi Obi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œBlessings. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kanoโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Clinton J. Fourie ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30
  • Roman Netsanet Mulugeta ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $39

    โ€œThought of Christian all day after reading this. - Addis Ababaโ€

  • Guilherme Daniel Carvalho ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $44
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    โ€œBe well. Please keep us posted. - Coimbatoreโ€

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    โ€œHope this helps. My sister told me about this one. - Pueblaโ€

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Haris Hendra Sutanto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

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2.7(7 reviews)

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  • Rose A. Alcantara๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Bhavna L. Sheth๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Chukwuemeka Chukwuemeka Hassan๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Wilfredo F. Mendoza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Marlene Lea Engel๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Kariuki Kimani Ssebuliba๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Tejas P. Pawar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • stay strong. 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. God bless!

    • Hope it all works out, Christian. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • keep going, Christian. Small businesses are the heart of Tallahassee. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

        • Thinking of you, Christian. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Thanks for sharing this, Christian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Tallahassee.

            • Oliwia Beata ZawadzkiPhoto verified

              Stay strong, Christian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings!

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