Start-up fund for Derek: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession

For three years I have run a laundry service in Brooklyn. In April, a long illness and repossession 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,850 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,050 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $630 • Shop repairs and licensing: $570 • Working capital for the first month: $600 Thank you for reading my story. - Derek