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Start-up fund for Consuelo: reopening a laundry service after a break-in
Consuelo has run a laundry service for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,150 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 United StatesPosted Oct 1, 20261,520 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Erie. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,500
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Working capital for the first month: $290
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Hope it all works out, Consuelo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best