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Start-up fund for Eli: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building
A laundry service in El Paso needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a laundry service in El Paso. In January, a fire in the building 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 12 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 $3,850 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $850
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $620
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,380
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Eli
Updates from Eli
We're at 47% thanks to 56 of you. I made the first payment toward initial stock: detergent and packaging. More news soon.
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Sending strength, Eli. Hope this works out for you. All the best
Rooting for you, Eli. Small businesses are the heart of El Paso. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending strength, Eli. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Thanks for sharing this, Eli. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless!